Mark Bulley

26th Sept 2026 Our September guest is renowned artist and former local councillor David Hinchliffe. David will paint live for us as he discusses his life, his work and what drives him. 2:30 PM | Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm Entry Fee (cash preferred) | $5.00 members | $10.00 non-members | includes

22nd August 2026 David Jones was born and raised in Brisbane, where he gained a life-long interest in shipping, observing and photographing vessels on the river. He has written or helped write ten books on maritime history and is a regular volunteer at the Queensland Maritime Museum’s library at Southbank. David brings a unique insight

15th October 2026 Join Society President, Robert Allen , and other committee members for a special afternoon tea. Held monthly on the Thursday of the week following the newsletter mailout, this event is open to all members (whether new, long-standing, or former). Everyone is welcome but we particularly wish to get to know our new

16th July 2026 Join Society President, Robert Allen , and other committee members for a special afternoon tea. Held monthly on the Thursday of the week following the newsletter mailout, this event is open to all members (whether new, long-standing, or former). Everyone is welcome but we particularly wish to get to know our new

18th-19 July 2026 Brisbane Open House is back for 2026 and several of the Brisbane Living Heritage member locations will be taking part in this iconic celebration of the city’s-built environment! Brisbane Open House is a flagship cultural event that invites the public to discover the hidden stories, spaces, and structures that shape our city.

20th June 2026 Join this informative tour to take in the many delights of local history that Moray Street offers. MEET at the front of the Merthyr Road Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr Rd before embarking on a 90-minute walk which will focus on Moray Street, designated in 1993 as “Brisbane’s Most Liveable Street”. Moray

25th July 2026 New Farm State School celebrates its 125th birthday this year. To mark this important milestone, several volunteers under the able guidance of Connie Hamer and Gerard Benjamin have spent the last few months working with Year 6 students to record their associations with the school. The July meeting will provide an update

27th June 2026 How many of us want to research and write about our family history but don’t know where to start? The good news is there is a large range of community and online resources at our fingertips – we just have to know where to look! The June presentation will focus on researching

18th April 2026 Join this historical walking tour through the Heart of popular New Farm, taking a closer look at beautiful homes and landmarks. MEET your guide, Gerard Benjamin, near the entrance to NEW FARM LIBRARY, 135 Sydney Street, for this 90-minute walk to view sites in Brunswick St, Bowen Tce and Merthyr Rd, along

25th April 2026 Our April meeting falls on Anzac Day this year. In honour of this important commemorative occasion, Society President Robert Allen will focus on some stories of New Farm residents’ experiences and sacrifices during wartime. 2:30 PM | Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm Entry Fee (cash preferred) | $5.00 members