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History
Anzac Spirit at the Samford Museum
The Samford Museum is busy making preparations for their Anzac Day commemorations on the 25th April. Admission to the museum…
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War Chronicles from our Veterans – Edition 2
Lest We Forget! These simple words are spoken at ANZAC Day Commemorations every year. But how do we ensure that…
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Dates for the Diary
The Samford Museum would like to wish readers a very merry Christmas and New Year that is filled with joy…
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The family behind Patricks Road
Frederick Patrick (16yrs) arrived from London via the Golden City ship on the 5th February 1866 . He worked as…
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Boardgame Nostalgia
With current COVID-19 restrictions in place, and the community needing to stay indoors much of the time, who else out…
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Nulty Way Stairs – How they got their name
At the request of the local progress association in August 1985, a pathway was constructed between Cobbity Crescent and Plucks…
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Rigourous Restoration Rolls On at The Tramway
In most museums, restoration plays a major role in their activities and it’s the same at Brisbane Tramway Museum. Not…
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A Reminiscent of Banks Street’s Past
Do you know the history of Banks Street, Newmarket, Alderley, Dorrington and Ashgrove? Professor John Pearn has written a book,…
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The Bush Lemon from Kobble Creek
Local agricultural shows always remind us of times past such as pavilion horticultural entries and wood-chopping. Â A visitor to…
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