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, technology, and infrastructure.
Learn how familiar house types fit into this timeline through key features like form, materials, and fittings.
Participants to bring several printed photos of your house (or one you’re interested in), including full exterior views and close-ups of features like windows and doors.
Presenter Mark Baker has worked in the Heritage sector since the 1970s. The workshop promises to be informative and fun.
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 home in Yeronga. The talk will add another dimension to his very interesting and comprehensive history of the area.
About the speaker: Dr. Michael Macklin established the Australian Democrats in Queensland, was elected to the Senate in 1980 and retired from politics in 1990. He then oversaw the highly successful Capital Campaign for the restoration of old Customs House. From 2002 to 2007, Michael was Professor and Executive Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UNE. He is now happily retired but busy as a keen historian, grandfather and, when possible, enthusiastic traveller.
The talk will be held at the Yeronga Community Centre at 7.00 pm following the business meeting at 6.00 pm.
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 former Stephens Shire Council and the creation of Greater Brisbane in 1925. What were the local and even global conditions at the time of the amalgamation? What were the passions and perspectives of the local community? Who was living in Stephens Shire?
Meet the panel: Mark Baker, Jeff Brunne, Pauline Peel and Janis Hanley.
Details: Tuesday 6 May, 7.00 pm, Yeronga Community Centre, 62 Park Rd., Yeronga.
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 entitled Making ‘the One Day of the Year’: a Genealogy of Anzac Day to 1918. In 2016 he was awarded a Q Anzac 100 Fellowship from the State Library of Queensland. He was formerly the Manager of the Fryer Library at the University of Queensland. Mark has researched, written and presented on aspects of both Australian and British history and literature. He recently co-wrote, with Erica McWilliam, Somerville House: Then and Now (2024). In another life, Mark is a musician and songwriter.
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 and Timna Green on 22 March from 9.00 – 12.00 midday at the Yeronga Community Centre. NB: Basic computer skills are necessary. BYO Bring your laptop, iPad or tablet (with Bluetooth / Wifi connectivity).
Just $10.00 for ASHG)members and $20.00 for non ASHG members. Participants will receive a research guide following the workshop. 12 places only.
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This presentation and workshop explores how residential architecture in the former Stephens district (including Yeronga, Annerley, and surrounds) evolved from 1870 to 1970, shaped by changes in materials, technology, and infrastructure.Learn how familiar house types[...]
