“ Our Aim is to Gather our Local History Before it is Lost”
MONTHLY MEETINGS - Third Thursday of the Month
(except December and January)
LOCATION: Corner Tingal Road and Cedar Street
Time: 6:45 for 7 pm start
NEXT MEETING: May 16 Russell Turner will talk about the Queensport Aquarium. It opened on 7th August 1889 and is considered Queensland's first theme park. The marine life ranged from seals to sharks, and there were tigers, a panther, a cheetah, bears, monkeys, and a collection of birds. Other attractions included a switchback railway, a skating rink, picnic grounds and a hall for concerts. During its short life the park suffered several disasters, including floods and a storm in 1893 which resulted in the switchback falling in the river, but it was the depression of the 1890s that killed off the park which closed in 1901.
RESOURCE CENTRE: Local Research of People Places and Events Location: Room 1.08, Wynnum Community Centre (Old
State School) 105 Florence Street, Wynnum
Time: Weekdays 10 am till noon
Saturday Open Day The Centre will also open on the following Saturdays 10-12 Feb 3 2024, May 4 2024, Sep 7 2024 and Oct 5 2024
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/wynnumhistory/
Fresh posts daily
NEWSLETTER – Published Monthly – past issues available here.
Index of articles here.
JOIN US: WE ARE A FRIENDLY GROUP AND ALWAYS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS. OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS ALWAYS END WITH A CUP OF TEA AND CHANCE TO SOCIALISE WITH LIKEMINDED PEOPLE. THE STAFF AT OUR RESOURCE CENTRE ARE FRIENDLY AND CAN HELP WITH ANY ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE DISTRICT.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Society provides members with:
Monthly newsletter (except December and January)
Monthly meetings with interesting speakers
Access to Resource Centre books and collections
Occasional other events
Free research assistance
Borrowing rights to books and tapes held at the Society’s Resource Centre
