Past Events

Past meetings

TDHS has a diverse range of guest speakers and meetings. Here are the details of some of our past meetings:

 Andrew Darbyshire speaking about the historic Albert Railway Bridge constructed in 1876 over the river at Indooroopilly.

 Janet Spillman speaking about the American presence at Mt Coot-tha  during WW2

 Monique Lowndes presenting about eWasteCONNECTION a social connection enterprise for the community, providing opportunities to recycle, volunteer, train, and empower people of all abilities in an inclusive environment

Gary Lambrides  presenting about the University of Queensland (UQ) Alumni Book Fair

Anzac Day ‘Lest We Forget’ Members stories of World War 1 and other wars and conflicts

David Dettmar talking about the Veterans Motorcycle Club

Lee Bull presenting  the stories behind the Lang Farm Estate –

Harold Peacock speaking about the history of ‘Dovercourt’, Sherwood Road, Toowong

Prof. Peter Roennfeldt speaking about the  history of Brisbane’s Albert Hall presented by Prof. Peter Roennfeldt

James Donaldson, archivist at the museum speaking abut RD Milne Antiquities Museum  and its research into antiquities brought back to Australia by returning WW1 soldiers including Toowong residents Frank Chenery and William Blake.

Dr. Jessica Stroja speaking about the history of Ormiston House –  

Ron Baker, OAM speaking about The History of Coorparoo –  

George Hulse presenting about his book, The Dogs of War