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...

Becoming a member is easy

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

Talking History: July – November 2024

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...

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.

Untangling Yeronga: Naming a suburb

Untangling Yeronga: Naming a suburb

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

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

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

Nov
27
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Dec
4
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Dec
11
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Dec
18
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Dec
25
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Dec 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Dec 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Jan
1
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Jan 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Jan 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Jan
8
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Jan 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Jan 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Jan
15
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Jan
22
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Jan
29
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Jan 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Jan 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.
Feb
5
Wed
9:00 am Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Drop in day @ ASHG history room, Yeronga Community Centre
Feb 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
9:00 am Drop in day at the History Room
Drop in day at the History Room
Feb 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by, say hi to our volunteers, check out our publications, share a story. Have a look at our history window display and our interior gallery.