Current and former Carrathool residents will have an opportunity to reflect on their past when a time capsule is opened next month. / (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading So far a great deal of mystery surrounds the contents of the capsule, which was created as part of the townships centenary celebrations in 1983. Other parts of the event are being planned, including a celebration of the iconic Carrathool which turns 100 this year.
Organiser Angela Masters says the event is already garnering a great deal of attention, with former residents and affiliate's of Carrathool planning on returning from as far as Victoria and QLD. "There's a lot of excitement building for this," Ms Masters said. "I think a part of the interest and intrigue is the fact no one really knows what's going to be in the capsule; no one seems to recall what was put in it.
" Adding to the mystery is the fact the capsule is quite large, bigger than a gas cylinder according to Ms Masters. "I was there at the time it was put together but was only 14 and I don't recall what the contents were," she said. "There are some ideas floating around, including that it might be bottles of wine, money, and photographs.
"Interestingly, the reason it was due to be open in July is to coincide with 100 years of the Carrathool - which is the last of its kind.. "The centenary itself was huge, with some 3000 people in attendance.
"So many people have reached out to me about the opening that I'm sure there will be a couple .
