Talking History: Ekibin’s Chinese Past, Annerley Library

by | July 14, 2024 | Featured, Forthcoming Events | 0 Comments

This event is FULLY BOOKED. Options for a second talk are being explores …Dr Janis Hanley’s talk on Ekibin’s Chinese Past. Saturday August 10, 10:00am.

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A creative heritage walk through the life and characters of author Jessica Anderson

by | June 25, 2024 | Featured, Recent Events | 0 Comments

A walk in Villa Street and surrounds, celebrating the life and characters of author Jessica Anderson.

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Talking History: July – November 2024

by | June 12, 2024 | Annerley, Ekibin, Events, Fairfield, Featured, Forthcoming Events, History Walk, News, Talking History, Yerongpilly | 0 Comments

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...
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Rise and Fall of Service Stations

by | June 4, 2024 | Featured, Recent Events | 0 Comments

The history of Service Stations along Ipswich Rd, Annerley.

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The Yeronga Community Centre is officially launched!!

by | June 2, 2024 | Events, Featured, News, Recent Events | 0 Comments

ASHG members proud to be at the official opening of Yeronga Community Centre.

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Villa Street Reveal

by | May 11, 2024 | Featured, News, Recent Events | 0 Comments

A look at what’s been happening to date with the Villa Street Project.

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Talking History – Dickebusch St, the street with no front doors

by | April 4, 2024 | Featured, Moorooka, Recent Events | 0 Comments

Kate Dyson lead us through the extraordinary stories of the residents of Dickebusch, in this street of WW1 War Service homes.

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Annerley-Stephens History Group

by | April 1, 2024 | Featured | 0 Comments

A brief introduction to what ASHG does …

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Ways to engage with the Annerley-Stephens History Group

by | April 1, 2024 | About us, Featured | 0 Comments

There are many ways you can connect with ASGH …

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Our Publications

by | March 20, 2024 | Featured, Publications and Documents | 0 Comments

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.

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Untangling Yeronga: Naming a suburb

Untangling Yeronga: Naming a suburb

by | Feb 26, 2024 |

Interested in how suburbs get their name? Come along to the ASHG Talking History at 7.00 pm on Monday 4 March and hear Michael Macklin tell the story of how the suburb Yeronga got its name. The talk will be in the multi purpose room at the Yeronga Community Centre,...

Thanks Villa Street folks for dropping in

Thanks Villa Street folks for dropping in

by | Feb 17, 2024 |

Great day today (17 February) talking history with current and former residents of Villa Street, Yeronga about the history of their street. Our knowledge of Villa Street was greatly enhanced by the stories, photos, maps, memories that people generously shared. Thank...

Share your Villa Street stories, Sat 17 Feb 2024

Share your Villa Street stories, Sat 17 Feb 2024

by | Feb 7, 2024 |

ASHG wants to hear your stories about the history of Villa Street. Perhaps you grew up in Villa Street, or your parents or grandparents did or maybe you are a current resident. Drop in to the history room at the Yeronga Community Centre on Saturday 17 February and...

Upcoming Events

Jul
31
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Jul 31 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Aug
5
Mon
6:00 pm Business meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
Business meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
 
Aug
7
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Aug 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Aug
10
Sat
10:30 am Fully Booked: Talking History at... @ Annerley Library
Fully Booked: Talking History at... @ Annerley Library
Aug 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fully Booked: Talking History at Annerley Library: Ekibin's Chinese Past, Presenter: Dr Janis Hanley @ Annerley Library
EVENT FULLY BOOKED. Options are being explored for a second event. Stay Tuned! This talk highlights the area’s multicultural beginnings. It explores the extent of the Chinese market gardens from the late 1880s to post[...]
Aug
14
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Aug 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Aug
21
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Aug
28
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Aug 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Sep
2
Mon
6:00 pm Business meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
Business meeting @ Yeronga Community Centre
Sep 2 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
 
7:00 pm Book launch: Launch of Memories ... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Book launch: Launch of Memories ... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Sep 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Book launch: Launch of Memories of Stephens @ Yeronga Community Centre
On 2nd September ASHG’s newest publication, Memories of Stephens compiled by Stephen Sheaffe AM will be launched by Dr Denver Beanland AM at the Yeronga Community Centre. Memories of Stephens brings together the presentations from the 2023 Memories[...]
Sep
4
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Sep 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Sep
11
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Sep 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Sep
18
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Sep 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Sep
25
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Sep
28
Sat
10:30 am Talking History: Lost Houses: Do... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Talking History: Lost Houses: Do... @ Yeronga Community Centre
Sep 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Talking History: Lost Houses: Do the stories disappear with the houses? @ Yeronga Community Centre
Hear the stories of some of the “lost” and even “lost and found” houses of the area, including Lyn Burnett on 19 Albemarle St, Yeerongpilly, and John Horder on 59 Dudley Street West, Annerley. Do[...]
Oct
2
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Oct 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
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
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[...]