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Preserving the history of Toowong and the surrounding district for future generations

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Friday
23rd August 2019:

A STROLL THROUGH TIME Along Toowong’s Sherwood Road presented by Lee Bull

TDHS researcher Lee Bull will speak about some of the places of interest featured on the Society’s recent history walk down Sherwood Road. The walk departed from the Toowong Senior Citizens’ Hall at 9 Maryvale Street and proceeded along Jephson Street, then up Sherwood Road, down Dean Street and re-turned along Woodstock Road and Maryvale Street Along the route are historic properties past and present, including the stately homes ‘Endrim’ (originally named ‘Arlington’), ‘Warrawee’ and ‘Dovercourt’; Nurse Abbot’s nursing home; and the property where there was once a blacksmith’s forge where the Condamine Bell was made.

Where: Toowong Bowls Club, Gailey Rd, Taringa
When: Friday, 23rd August 2019
Time: 9.30am till 12

Please stay and join us afterwards for morning tea.
A donation towards the cost of the hire of venue and the catering would be appreciated.
ALL are welcome!!
For enquiries, RSVP and apologies: Telephone or text a message to Mob: 0401 180 092 or E: tdhsoc@gmail.com www.toowonghistory.org.au

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