Wool Centre Museum Fund
The Wool Centre Museum Fund is an Australian nonprofit organisation operating the Tasmanian Wool Centre Museum in Ross, Tasmania. Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), its primary purpose is to preserve and interpret the cultural heritage of the Ross region, with a focus on the historical significance of the wool industry in Tasmania[1][2].

History and Activities
The organisation operates a museum that showcases the development of Ross as a Georgian village, emphasizing the economic and social impact of wool production on the region. Exhibitions include a re-created shearing shed, historical artifacts, and archival materials related to wool processing, alongside documents detailing Ross' colonial past[4].

Collections and Exhibitions
The museum houses two main galleries:

• Wool Gallery: Features tactile displays, including a manually operated wool press, fleece samples, and textile art such as John Coburn’s woollen tapestry The Canticle (1966).
• History Gallery: Explores Ross’ colonial heritage through exhibits on the Ross Bridge, Female Factory, and Horton College, alongside rotating displays of local memorabilia[4].

Cultural Role
The museum serves as a repository for genealogical records, including convict registers and early Anglican burial documents, aiding historical research into Tasmania’s settlement era[4]. Its operations are supported through the Wool Centre Museum Fund, which ensures ongoing conservation and public access to the collections[1][2].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/9e20ddf9-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182 [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/9e20ddf9-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/documents/96b1831f-1856-eb11-bb23-000d3ad1f9f4 [3] https://acncpubfilesprodstorage.blob.core.windows.net/public/9e20ddf9-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182-86d69a88-a571-409d-b7a1-a2c0c655a63e-Financial%20Report-4cd90b77-7d36-ea11-a813-000d3ad1cf4f-Wool_Museum_Fund_18_19.pdf [4] https://www.taswoolcentre.com.au/museum/ [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Wool_Museum_(Geelong)