2022 library talks

A Bird’s Eye View of the History of Fairfield

6.00 pm, Thursday 4 August 2022 – Fairfield Library   (Presenter: Denis Peel)

The Heart of Old Stephens Shire

6.00 pm, Tuesday 6 September 2022 – Annerley Library   (Presenter: Jeff Brunne)

First Nations history and language: Yerongpan ancestors and their descendants

5.30 pm, Wednesday 2 November 2022 – Holland Park Library   (Presenter: Katharine Wiltshire)

The surprising history of Mildmay Street, Fairfield

6.00 pm, Thursday 8 December 2022 – Fairfield Library   (Presenter: Jeff Jenkinson)

 

Other 2022 events

Launch of Women of Stephens

The book launch was an opportunity to celebrate the lives and stories of women from all walks of life who contributed to the rich tapestry of the southside of Brisbane. Women of Stephens is drawn from the proceedings of the Local History Conference held on Saturday 16 October 2021 at the Mary Mac Community Centre, Annerley.

Saturday 30 July 2022 from 3 to 5 pm
The Clubhouse Moorooka (ex-Moorooka Bowls Club), Koala Road, Moorooka.

The launch flyer can be downloaded here.

Children of Stephens Afternoon Tea

This afternoon tea was an opportunity to launch the Children of Stephens booklet in a social setting where we thanked those people who directly participated and contributed to the project.

Thursday 27 October at 3 pm
Stephens Croquet Club, Frederick Street, Yeronga.