As President of the New Farm Bowls Club across the road from the park, Dean is embedded in the community that makes the park so special. Here he stands on the site of the once iconic Summerhouse Cafe. Photography: Bella Duncan Dean Merlo: A lifetime shaped by New Farm Park By Bella Duncan For Dean Merlo, […]
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Playtime in New Farm Park By Stevan Bogdanovic My first introduction to New Farm Park was in 1965 through hockey training at New Farm State School in grade 5. The team would walk down to the park after school and train on the grassed area from Sydney St [where the library is now] to the
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A family warmed by New Farm Park By Haesley Cush Haesley Cush has been a New Farm local for 20 years, and is Principal at Ray White New Farm. It’s late Sunday afternoon, it’s August, the sun is dropping quickly and there’s a slight chill in the air. The Brisbane version of chill is probably
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Jan Power leaves incredible legacy Following the sad news that Brisbane icon Jan Power passed away on August 31, 2024, there has been an outpouring of support from the Brisbane community. Ms Power’s family released a statement on September 2 which said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother
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Growing up in New Farm with Grace Grace Member for McConnel, Minister Grace Grace has many memories of New Farm Park. New Farm Park has been part of my life all my life. It has been a place of play, a place of relaxation, a place for outings, a place for festivals. It’s a place
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There is no place quite like New Farm Park Christopher Derrick founded the New Farm Park website in 2006. Way back in 2006, a quick internet search revealed that a domain name for New Farm Park was available. I secured it. On the same day, a close friend secured www.storybridge.com.au. A fortuitous letterbox drop led
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New Farm Park: ‘adventure playground’ to ‘Hinchliffe’s Hilton’ Former Councillor for Central Ward, former Brisbane City Council Deputy Mayor and now artist, David Hinchliffe has many memories of New Farm Park. New Farm Park has played a very important role in my life. It has been my playground and at times my battleground! My parents
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By AnneMarie White OAM It’s Saturday afternoon in early December. I am walking along the river walk of New Farm Park and all around me are groups of people picnicking, playing games, chatting and eating. They are all so happy. The atmosphere is one of a grateful community embracing the picturesque setting that New Farm
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Wartime recollections of New Farm Park Many a meeting in New Farm Park is memorable for park visitors, but this wartime recollection from Jim MacDonald, a boy at the time, is still fascinating 80 years on. Mr MacDonald penned his memoirs which included experiences when growing up at 16 Oxlade Drive, New Farm. Born at
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A “tightly-knit” Italian community By Prue Hartley Since its establishment in 1914, New Farm Park has developed a rich history, and 57-year-old Sicilian immigrant, Mariangela Stagnitti, is just one story of the many. Ms Stagnitti reminisces on New Farm in the 70’s as a tightly knit Italian community and the park as a place
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Family Memories of New Farm Park from Teresa Gambaro New Farm Park is a place of wonderful family memories for many people – it is where many of life’s special moments, big and small, have taken place. We want to preserve these family stories so they can become a treasured part of the park’s legacy.
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