Toowong and District Historical Society members receive a newsletter with a variety of content regarding events and historical stories. Below is an example of topics that have been included in previous newsletters.
For more information on becoming a TDHS member please visit the getting involved page or send a message via our contact page.
July 2020 contents:
- Looking back in time: Going to the tennis at Milton
- Toowong Memorial Park
- Early Toowong Houses
- George William Eedy
February 2020 contents:
- Keith Randall’s Memories of Yesteryear
- Booth Street Inquiry
- Inquiry about ‘Kalamazoo’
- report on Katharine Wiltshire’s talk, Honey Bee dreaming of Mt Coot-tha and Toowong
- ‘Dovercourt’ 124 Sherwood Rd Toowong
June 2017 contents:
- Tree plantings at Lang Farm Estate in March, 1886
- 1878 Meeting re water shortage in Toowong
- Lang Farm Estate Project
- Lang Farm Estate Walk
March 2017 contents:
- Afternoon Tea at Aston Street
- New Book – Brisbane Spreads West: A Local History 1840-1901
- Lang Farm Estate research
February 2015 contents:
- Feb talk – Fr Denis Martin: Service of God: The Early History of the Catholic Church in Queensland
- March talk – Deb Drummond on her book Lingering Doubts
- April talk – Fred Whitchurch: The story of the Toowong RSL sub-branch
- Frew Park Project (the former Milton Tennis Centre site)
- The Richlands, Inala & Suburbs History Group Inc book launch
November 2014 contents:
- 2014 Brisbane West Cultural Expo
- Patterson family enquiry
- backyard tombstones
- Tour of Middenbury
- The Burns Road rail overpass road bridge murals
- Brisbane: Views of Yesteryear
July 2014 contents:
- Melva Welch book – Cradle to Grave – Toowong Council.
- The Ekka
- 2nd International Festival at Perrin Park
- Ryan Award for Jeanette
- Memorial Gate Restoration Project Completed
- Rebuild of temporary Regatta Ferry Terminal
August 2013 contents:
- Book Launch of Deb Drummond’s book, The Cocks Family Tree
- Toowong Festival
- Guest Speaker Programme
- Professor Peter Roennfeldt: Conservatorium of Music,’Whatever happened to Mallalieu House?’
- Gregory Cope, the Director, Queensland State office, National Archives of Australia: ‘The Collection of the National Archives of Australia’
- John Enderry, The Queensland Maritime Museum: ‘The Story of the Qld Maritime Museum’
- Diana Parker: Archivist St Pauls’ Presbyterian Church: Celebrating 150 years
February 2013 contents:
- Launch of Cradle to Grave-Toowong Council Book
- Robert Chestermaster WWII experiences
- Jean Stewart, President of the Moreton Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters
- Guest Speaker Programme
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Toowong and District Historical Society Inc.
Researching, collecting and recording the history of Toowong, Milton, Auchenflower and also parts of Mt Coot-tha.
Acknowledgement of Country
TDHS respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this area who provided the suburb it’s name. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, honouring their continuing connection to water, community and country.
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