Special Feature
The Digitisation Project can begin!
We are pleased to announce that the New Farm and Districts Historical Society is the recipient of an Historical Organisation Assistance grant Program for triennial funding from the Brisbane City Council.
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Upcoming Events
February Meeting – Who remembers the Brisbane Trams?
28th Feb 2026 Glen Dyer from the Brisbane Tramway Museum will be our guest speaker at our first meeting of
Walking Tour : New Farm Stories
14th March 2026 Join us for a fun walk around a dozen locations in New Farm: hear about people, events
Members getting to know you Afternoon Tea
19th March 2026 Join Society President, Robert Allen , and other committee members for a special afternoon tea. Held monthly
March Meeting – Jan Power, her markets, and her legacy
28th March 2026 Jan Power was a much-loved Brisbane identity on our radios and TV screens for many years. Jan’s
About
Incorporated in 1994, the New Farm and Districts Historical Society has almost 200 members and a contact list of about 1200 interested people.
Membership
Events
The Society holds public meetings at 2:30 pm on the 4th Saturday of each month (February to November) when guest presenters speak on a variety of topics that inform and inspire and are relevant to the history of the area or greater Brisbane.