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...

Becoming a member is easy

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

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.

History Alive , Monday 3 February – welcome to 2025

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

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...

Talking History: Revealing Early Brisbane: The Cross River Rail Archaeological Program with Dr Kevin Rains

Talking History: Revealing Early Brisbane: The Cross River Rail Archaeological Program with Dr Kevin Rains

Join us on Saturday 16 November at 2.00 pm at the Yeronga Community Centre, 62 Park Rd., Yeronga for our last and very special Talking History for 2024. Dr Kevin Rains, Senior Heritage Consultant, Niche Environment and Heritage Pty Ltd., will present a fascinating and...

Upcoming Events

Feb
19
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Feb 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Feb
26
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Feb 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar
1
Sat
10:00 am 1973 Tornado Memories Drop in Day @ Yeronga Community Centre
1973 Tornado Memories Drop in Day @ Yeronga Community Centre
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
1973 Tornado Memories Drop in Day @ Yeronga Community Centre
The ’74 Floods are well known, but 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. Bring[...]
Mar
5
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar
12
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar
19
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar
22
Sat
9:00 am Property Research Foundational S... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Property Research Foundational S... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Mar 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Property Research Foundational Skills workshop @ Yeronga Community Centre
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[...]
Mar
26
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr
2
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr
7
Mon
6:00 pm ASHG monthly meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
ASHG monthly meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
Apr 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
7:00 pm Lest We Forget: But What are we ... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Lest We Forget: But What are we ... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Lest We Forget – but what are we Remembering. Learning and unlearning about the Great War with guest speaker, Mark Cryle Dr Mark Cryle is a published historian, presenter, teacher and resident of Dutton Park.[...]
Apr
9
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr
16
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr
23
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr
30
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
May
7
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre