Peter Olds: A Retrospective

This exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of the late Peter Olds, showcasing a selection of his significant contributions to the community through engineering, innovation, and design.

 

Peter Olds was a local icon, renowned for his passionate and lifelong contribution to the economy and community of Maryborough. W. Olds and Sons Engineering was established by Peter’s father in 1925, reputed for offering the highest quality work.

 

As an engineer and innovator, Peter has created many successful designs over his life. Featuring ornate wheel spokes for the British Royal Carriage, the treasured model steam locomotive ‘Nanette’, and the local ‘Trussell Boot-Off Beetle’, this showcase offers a concise selection of items designed and manufactured by Peter, and aims to capture a glimpse of his incredible life.