Doing History workshop: Houses of Stephens 1870-1970
Join presenter Mark Baker on July 26 2025, 9.00-12.00 midday for a 3 hour workshop that explores how residential architecture in the former Stephens district (including Yeronga, Annerley, and surrounds) evolved from 1870 to 1970, shaped by changes in materials,...
Talking History: My Place – the story of not only a house in Yeronga…
Join Dr Michael Macklin on Monday 2 June at 7.00 pm for his presentation: My Place - the story of not only a house in Yeronga but a place from pre-colonial times to the present day. In his presentation Michael traces the history of the area from the perspective of his...
Talking History: Hurtling Towards Amalgamation…Tuesday 6 May, 2025
On October 1 1925, the Shire of Stephens was abolished. Stephens Shire along with other Brisbane shires and towns became part of the newly unified Brisbane City Council. As we celebrate a centenary of a unified Brisbane City Council it is fitting to reflect on the...
Talking History: Lest We Forget… but what are we Remembering,
Don't miss Dr Mark Cryle's talk on Monday 7 April at 7.00 pm following the business meeting at 6.00 pm. Mark will be discussing the origins of ANZAC Day. Dr Mark Cryle is a published historian, presenter, teacher and resident of Dutton Park. In 2015 he completed a PhD...
Doing History: Property Research Foundational Skills
Want to unlock the history of your home? Intrigued by a building in your neighbourhood? Want to discover more, but not sure where to start? Learn practical, foundational skills for researching buildings and land with Annerley-Stephens History Group members, Mark Baker...
Share your stories about the 1973 Brisbane Tornado
Do you remember or know someone who lived through the devastating tornado that hit Brisbane in 1973? Yeronga, Taringa, Moorooka and Nathan were the suburbs hardest hit. If you have stories or photos to share about the 1973 Brisbane Tornado we'd love to hear them. Drop...
History Alive – that’s a wrap
Great turnout for History Alive, our first event of the year. It was a fun night of engaging with local history and each other. It was all of that plus some. We covered world events, local events and people and had a singing substitute round with our songsters, Denis...
History Alive , Monday 3 February – welcome to 2025
Start off 2025 with a fun night of fun and games with local history as ASHG kicks off 2025 with some active history. Find out some fun historical facts about the local area, meet other members, find out what's coming up in 2025. Have a cuppa and a light supper. Below:...
Happy Festive Season – see you in 2025
From all of us at Annerley-Stephens History Group Inc have a wonderful festive season with your family and friends. Thanks for all you support in 2024 and we'll see you in 2025. ASHG has had a wonderful year settling into our new permanent premises at History Room in...
Annual General Meeting 2024
ASHG held its annual general meeting on 4 November. It was a lovely night of members celebrating a great year over some refreshments. A big thanks to all members, volunteers and contributors who've made our year so successful. It's been a big year establishing our new...
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