Links
There are many organisations involved in gathering and recording local history. Some of the following might be relevant for you. Please note that our Society takes no responsibility for the information available from these organisations.
Our very own Facebook Page - New entries every day from author and district historian Myrtle Beitz.
Wynnum Library - Includes the Merv Beitz History Room housing many items of the history of the district, including minutes of the Wynnum Town Council. The library also has an extensive program of talks and meetings.
Visit Wynnum Manly - events and things to do in Wynnum and Manly
Wynnum Manly Community and Business - information about local community groups and businesses
Visit Brisbane - The Wynnum Manly page of events and things to do in Wynnum Manly
Wynnum Manly Tourist Information Centre - lots of information about local attractions.
State Library of Queensland - Historical records, newspaper archives on microfiche and events.
History Queensland: Umbrella organisation with links to many other historical societies.
Brisbane Living Heritage: Your guide to Brisbane’s museums & heritage sites.
Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation - information about Quandamooka and cultural aspects
Trove (National Library of Australia): Free digital archive of newspapers, magazines, and many other documents.
Wynnum Manly Lota Gumdale Old Photos Facebook Page
St John's Cathedral Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane
Wynnum/Manly Lota Foreshore - Heritage Brisbane article about the local foreshores and parks
The Royal Historical Society of Queensland: Queensland’s peak history body, with an active program of events and publishes the quarterly Queensland History Journal.
Friends of Hemmant Cemetery Facebook page for the friends of the cemetery.
Fort Lytton - information about visiting the historic park on the Brisbane River.'
Queensland Women's Historical Association Inc. - Runs Miegunyah House Museum in Bowen Hills and holds events commemorating women.
The St Helena Island Community Community of people connected to St Helena Island.
Brisbane History Group Incorporated Organises events around Brisbane history
Redland Museum A significant social history museum with many historically important objects in Cleveland
Gumdale Progress Hall and Museum - Includes reconstructed depression era dwelling. Facebook page
Wynnum Ambulance Museum - Virtual tour
Queensland Rail History Podcasts - interesting history of Queensland Rail
The Days of the Gabba Railway Depot - Podcast by Greg Hallam and Annette Caesar
Manly Today - News about Manly
Wynnum Herald Facebook Page - News about Wynnum.
