New Farm & Districts Historical Society Celebrates 15 Years.

A community-based organisation working to gather information from the past, preserving it for the future.

Locally based.

The society promotes an understanding of the history of the area and how it evolved from one of Brisbane's earliest settlements to the present. You can find us in our office, at the monthly meetings, or by contacting us directly.

Volunteer run.

Anyone with an interest in the history, the people or the demographics of New Farm would be welcomed as a helper.

Monthly public meetings on topics of historical interest.

Talks and presentations, reflect upon the history, the buildings, the people and the places affecting New Farm's developments. Learn more about our meetings.

Promoting historical events and activities.

Learn more about our Events.

Office and resources open to public.

The society has a developing collection of photographs, written and oral histories, maps and articles which may be of interest. How can I access these resources?

Collector of oral histories.

This is important Society work. A compilation of these oral histories is available in the recently published book ‘Reflections on New Farm’.

Copies and recordings of oral histoires are available from the archives in our office.

Would you like to find out more about your house, your street, or your family?

Is the society interested in hearing from me?

Publishing books and articles.

As indicated by the runaway success of the ‘Reflections’ book, there is a thirst for information about this diverse and interesting area of Brisbane's history.

Our office holds a collection of articles and books on local and wider historical events which are available to the community.

Walking tours of the local area.

A Place to make new friends.

All our monthly meetings include afternoon tea so that there is time to see old friends and make new ones or to share stories about living in the area.