24th August 2024 Tucked away at the back of New Farm Park, in the area behind where the kiosk once stood, is the place you can expect to find people using a mallet and balls for a sport that is not as well know as lawn bowls, but was equally popular with the early residents
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each Thursday in Sep 2024 Guided by knowledgeable historian Robert Allen who will bring the past to life, sharing intriguing tales and little-known facts about the hotel’s storied past. Commemorating 150 years of The Regatta Hotel with a special heritage tours, available every Thursday in September. Step back in time and explore the rich history
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3rd Aug 2024 Come join tour guide – Ben Pritchard- for an interesting walking tour from Gasworks Plaza to Commercial Road. Explore the rich history of this area with our knowledgeable local guide. Learn about the industrial past and how it has shaped the suburb we know today. Suitable for all ages and abilities. 10:00am
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by Gerard Benjamin When around 100 people arrived at Merthyr Uniting Centre on Saturday, 22 June, they were greeted by the sight of a splendid Anniversary Cake and balloons spelling out “30”. Along with a cold drink and nibblies, this was the prelude to celebrating an important anniversary. Denise Buckby, MC for the event, quipped
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13th-14th July 2024 Brisbane Open House (BOH) returns in July and this year there’s a special focus on New Farm’s heritage. BOH is an annual weekend celebrating notable buildings and places, with dozens of properties across Brisbane opened to the public free of charge. This year’s BOH will be held on 13 and 14 July
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27th July 2024 Brisbane City Council’s Brisbane Greeters program connects residents and visitors with enthusiastic locals who lead free walking tours. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover the city through the eyes of a friendly volunteer. These passionate Brisbane experts can guide you through the city centre, key neighbourhoods like Fortitude Valley and Paddington, or
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by Desley Garnett On a very windy Saturday morning, I joined a crowd of a couple of hundred people (including several members of the New Farm & Districts Historical Society) for the reopening of Newstead House after its closure for three years for renovations. Several speakers talked about the meticulous work undertaken to bring the
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22nd June 2024 The New Farm and Districts Historical Society will acknowledge 30 years. Gathering information from the past …Preserving it for the future at their monthly public meeting on 22 June. The meeting will include: Remembering our beginnings Reflecting on changes in the area Celebrating together Having a party 2:30 PM | Uniting Church
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Sat 29th June 2024 Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring the fascinating history of Fortitude Valley’s oldest hotels. Most of Brisbane’s oldest pubs are long gone, but Fortitude Valley still retains a number that have survived the wrecker’s ball and reinvented themselves for the 21st century. Robert Allen is a professional historian who has researched the
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Sat, 6 Jul 2024 Join this historical walking tour over Bowen Hills, for a closer look at where Cloudland was once top spot. MEET US in the Plaza at Newstead Gasworks within the Gasometer. This is the starting point for a 90-minute walk up and over Bowen Hills. For a certain generation, Cloudland ballroom evoked
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