Talking History: Lost Houses – the stories remain!

Local author, Ashley Hay recently wrote of the changes in our suburbs ...'Presence and Absence. Absence and presence. The streets of our town are being transformed, yes.' The houses and streets of our town are being transformed but the presence of the 'lost' houses...

Becoming a member is easy

Becoming a member of ASHG is easy, and there are a number of ways you can join.

Talking History: July – November 2024

ASHG is excited to share its program of events for June - November. The Wednesday morning drop in days will continue providing a relaxed opportunity each week to talk history. We're doing things a little differently in the second part of the year with a walk, events...

Our Publications

ASHG actively publishes local history books about the areas covered by the former Stephens shires. Books are available for purchase. A reference set is available at ASHGs history room and at Annerley Library.

Talking History: Ekibin’s Chinese Past, Dr Janis Hanley – Annerley Library

It was standing room only at the Annerley Library on Saturday 10 August, with Dr Janis Hanley presenting a fascinating exploration of the multi-cultural beginnings of Ekibin. Engaging maps, photographs and other documents presented gave a real ‘feel’ for the area and...

Annerley-Stephens History Group

A brief introduction to what ASHG does …

Coming up April-June 2024

Much is happening in the History Room: Talking History Events, Work on the Villa Street Project, and Drop in days.

Talking History: The Rise and Fall of the Service Stations of Annerley with presenter Mark Baker

Talking History: The Rise and Fall of the Service Stations of Annerley with presenter Mark Baker

Ever wondered about the changing Service Stations of Annerley. Find out more on Monday 3rd June at 7.00 pm when Mark Baker will presents The Rise and Fall of Service Stations in Annerley. Mark Baker has worked in the heritage sector since the 1970s. The event is free....

Upcoming Events

Oct
8
Tue
6:00 pm Business meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
Business meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
Oct 8 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
 
Oct
9
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Oct
12
Sat
10:00 am Annerley Junction Fest – visit t...
Annerley Junction Fest – visit t...
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Annerley Junction Fest - visit the ASHG stall.
Once again, Annnerley Junction Fest will take over the streets of Annerley for a day of local music, food, market stalls and a whole lot of fun. And… ASHG will have a stall there. Come[...]
Oct
16
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Oct
23
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Oct 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Oct
30
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Nov
6
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Nov 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Nov
13
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Nov 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Nov
16
Sat
2:00 pm Talking History: Cross River Rai... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Talking History: Cross River Rai... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Talking History: Cross River Rail Archaeology, Dr Kevin Rains @ Yeronga Community Centre
The talk presents a fascinating and little documented story of ordinary life of the residents of early Brisbane based on the findings from the Cross River Rail archaeological investigation. The presenter, Dr Kevin Rains, draws[...]
Nov
20
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Nov 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Nov
27
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Dec
4
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Dec
11
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Dec
18
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm