Eland's Mini-Museum Keeping History Alive On the 29th April, 1972, Sir Francis Nicklin, KCMG, MM, the Premier of Queensland, officially opened the Eland’s Mini Museum at 158-160 Main Street, Montville. Doris and Ernie Eland around 1972 The Mini Museum was the brainchild of Ernest (Ernie) Eland with the able support of his wife, Doris. Ernie was a recognised amateur horologist who had built up a large collection of historic, antique clocks while Doris collected fine china and
