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September Meeting – Man of steel’s grand-daughter to offer EDI insights

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Saturday, 23 September | 2PM IN 1911, Arthur Joseph Deakin and Daniel Evans formed a partnership that would have far-reaching significance for Brisbane. From humble beginnings as an engineering supply business, Evans Deakin Industries (EDI) grew to be a successful steel manufacturing company, responsible for such iconic Brisbane landmarks as the Story Bridge, the Grey […]

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Unveiling at Freshwater Apartments

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ON Saturday 24 June, Freshwater Apartments in Gray Street, New Farm, hosted the unveiling ceremony for its long-awaited historical plaque. Along with residents were many members of the Ruddle and Maloney families, a large Naval contingent from HMAS Moreton, as well as Federal, State and Local government members. “One plaque is on the boardwalk adjacent

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New Book about the History of New Farm and nearby
Collectors of books about New Farm history might like to make room on their shelves for the very latest volume. “New Farm: Another 50 Stories” …Read More »
Carmelo (Charlie) Cacciola
New Farm State School ‘Old Boy’ Carmelo (Charlie) Cacciola’s has won two1st placings at the prestigious Australian Songwriters Association (ASA) Music Awards and nominated for …Read More »
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 …Read More »
Historical Plaques of New Farm and Teneriffe
You’ve perhaps heard that our New Farm and Districts Historical Society has sponsored plaques around our peninsula to mark historic buildings and locations , but …Read More »
Merthyr Bowls Club celebrates 75 years
On a cool and stormy night in October, several members of the society attended a celebration at the Merthyr Bowls Club to recognise its 75 …Read More »