In 1911, the O’Reilly men Pat, Luke and Joe and their cousins Tom, Herb, Ped, Norb and Mick arrived to take up their selections on Roberts Plateau. Their first access was via the timber tracks in Cainbable Gorge, a total of sixteen gruelling miles. When Lamington National Park was proclaimed, […]
By Beaudesert Historical Museum Easter 2026 is almost upon us. Known as a moveable feast, the date of our annual Easter celebrations varies from year to year. Calculated by the phases of the moon, it occurs on the first Sunday after the March equinox; it can therefore never occur before […]
By the Beaudesert Historical Museum Brisbane Street used to be home to a Woolworths Variety Store. The store was located in the building now housing Jenny’s Western, and was certainly operating in the 60s and 70s but the exact dates are unknown. The top floor of the building, accessed by […]
By Beaudesert Historical Museum On July 24, 1828, Logan, Cunningham and Colonial Botanist Charles Fraser set out from Brisbane Town to solve the Mt Warning mystery. On August 3, the ascent of Mt Barney East Peak was attempted, via Logan’s Ridge. Cunningham bailed first due to the ‘alarming steepness’, then […]
MORETON Bay Penal Settlement was established in 1824, where the Brisbane CBD stands today. Patrick Logan was appointed Commandant in 1826, and although he was considered brutal by convicts, he was an energetic and thorough explorer. He wondered if one of the high mountain peaks clearly visible south-south-west of Brisbane, […]
IT IS now 200 years since the first European exploration of our region. In his book ‘One Mountain After Another’, Arthur Groom details his research of our early history. Arthur was the founder of Binna Burra and inventor of the name ‘Scenic Rim’. In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed along […]
SCATTERED around the Scenic Rim are numerous cairns, rocks and plaques that have been set in place to commemorate an important historical event, or to mark the site. Perhaps the most of elaborate of these is the sculpture titled Mountain Rescue which was erected in 1997 to commemorate the rescue of the […]
CHRISTMAS is that special time when we as families come together to celebrate. It is also a special time for community celebration. Beaudesert and district has long held activities to give all residents and visitors an opportunity to catch up with old friends, and to welcome new residents to the […]
HERE in the Scenic Rim, we are entering an era with unique opportunities to celebrate. The Moreton Bay Penal Colony was established on the Brisbane River in 1824. This anniversary has now passed and certainly was not an opportunity for major community celebration. However, the next few years will bring […]
DECEMBER 5, 2025 will mark the 65th anniversary of the 1960 inception of the Lions Christmas Carnival. The Carnival, this year being run by the Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce, has been held annually in Jubilee Park, unless cancelled for unforeseen reasons. The festival celebrates the Community Spirit of the district and […]
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