I found an absolute gem of a site this week. http://www.chapelhill.homeip.net/FamilyHistory/Other/Renamed-Places-in-Queensland.html is a huge collection of places that have gone through a name change and provides the source material as proof. I was absolutely spoilt for choice to make this week’s article, but decided to start with the town/locality of Gomorow. We’ve actually got a…
There’s a wealth of local knowledge that is published in various local publications. This week I came across an interesting story in the 24 February 2015, High Country Herald, about milling in the district.
Queensland Rail is celebrating 150 years this year. As a part of the celebrations a commemorative steam train is making a journey from Brisbane to Far North Queensland, and last Saturday the train stopped in Oakey. So this week I thought I’d have a look around and see what other interesting snippets I could find…
The Colour Purple, while not my most favourite movie, definitly can be an impressive display. Avenues of Jacaranda trees in flower has always been one of my favourite sights, and what better place to see it then at the annual Jacaranda Day in Goombungee. Cathy from the Rosalie Shire Historical Society Inc. sent us the following information:…
The Country Roads Project 