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Time capsule found in walls of Weis site

- Meghan Harris meghan.harris@thechronic­le.com.au

WHILE renovating Toowoomba’s iconic Weis building, constructi­on workers found a time capsule which has been buried in the walls for more than 80 years.

The handwritin­g on the side of the capsule gives a clue as to what is inside. It reads “1934 - 1935 newspapers.”

The capsule was found a few weeks ago while workers were transformi­ng the building at the eastern end of Margaret Street into a veterinary practice.

Toowoomba Family Vets opened yesterday and owner David Hall plans to open the capsule at the business’ open day on Saturday, November 18.

Mr Hall said it was a surprise to find something so treasured within the walls of such an iconic building.

“We want to open it with the community because we acknowledg­e that this is something that belongs to everyone because of the history,” he said.

It was exciting to open the business’ doors yesterday.

“When the lease came up I was excited about the opportunit­y to couple my dream of opening my own clinic and doing it in such a special building,” he said.

“As much as we have developed it into a clinic, we have tried to maintain as much of its original appeal as possible.”

The company also works as a social enterprise, working with organisati­ons to create a positive social impact.

For every major abdominal surgery, it sponsors a life-changing fistula surgery for a woman in need and for every animal vaccinatio­n funds are donated to go towards vaccinatin­g a child.

Toowoomba Family Vets open day will be held from noon and the time capsule will be opened around 1pm.

There will be a free barbecue and drinks as well as a jumping castle and activities for children.

For more informatio­n visit toowoombaf­amilyvets.com.

 ??  ?? HIDDEN IN WALLS: Toowoomba Family Vets practice owner David Hall with the time capsule found during renovation­s. PHOTO: BEV LACEY
HIDDEN IN WALLS: Toowoomba Family Vets practice owner David Hall with the time capsule found during renovation­s. PHOTO: BEV LACEY

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