William Stewart, 20th century New Farm Park gardener Contributor: William Stewart’s grandson Daryl Messinbird Whilst taking a trike ride through New Farm Park I remembered an old photograph I have showing my grandfather (on my mother’s side) William Stewart on the horse drawn cylinder mower he used at New Farm Park. Also, he tended to
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Sunday, June 7 will see the Brisbane Marathon Festival take place across the CBD, Kangaroo Point, and New Farm, and will cause closures around New Farm Park. The festival is set to cause significant disruption to the surrounding areas by way of road closure and parking restrictions for much of the day. The New Farm
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“Anyone can do this,” Ms Harrison said. The second chance gardener By Lucia Jimenez In the neat rows of social housing in New Farm, one modest home stands apart, its fence framing the extraordinary, decade-long garden of Kerrie Harrison. Ms Harrison’s garden is more to her than just food – it is her therapy, her
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The chillis and other vegetables were flourishing. Photography: Kate Lockyer Community garden uprooted in Bowen Hills By Kate Lockyer The closure of the Jeays Street Community Garden and composting hub in Bowen Hills has particularly disappointed one local resident and recreational gardener. Liam Swan said having the garden in a public space was different to having
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Lions’ charity Christmas cakes Teneriffe Lions Club is again offering its famous charity Christmas cakes and puddings to our neighbourhood. The Lions Christmas Cake program has been a major fundraising project of Lions Australia since 1965 and raised more than $70 million. Teneriffe Lions alone have raised over $34,000 from cake sales since they were
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A legacy of memories By Kate Lockyer Fortitude Valley resident Meridith Lawrence has lived a full life and has been able to share her stories with her son thanks to a unique legacy storytelling service. Reflecting on her childhood living in a mansion in New Farm, Ms Lawrence said: “The house on Mountford Road… taught
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WIN tickets to Melt Festival at Dendy Powerhouse! Wednesday, October 23rd – Sunday, November 10th It’s here and its Queer! In conjunction with the Brisbane Powerhouse, Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema is excited to present MELT ON SCREEN as part of the MELT FESTIVAL 2024 – The ultimate celebration of LGBTQIA+ artist and allies. Thanks to
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The itch to stitch By Kate Lockyer If you hear a ‘click clack’ coming from the New Farm Library meeting room, rest assured it is the knitting needles of a remarkable group of local ladies. The ‘Stitch and Bitch’ crocheting and knitting group is bringing warmth to hospitals, nursing homes, the homeless and others in
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New Farm and Districts Historical Society celebrates 30 years One of Brisbane’s most active local history groups will celebrate a milestone of its own at a special gathering this month. The New Farm and Districts Historical Society will mark its 30th birthday on June 22 with a look back at its many activities and a
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