Society Events
Join the society for our upcoming visits of historical interest and/or join our guest speakers as they present at meetings (open to the public).
Bora Ring Walk - Sunday 25 May 2025
Come along to an enlightening afternoon of history starting at 2 PM on Sunday, May 25th.
Join us for a guided walk from the Bellbowrie Community Church to the historic Bora Ring which is located on Riversleigh Road. This site is Moggill’s only surviving Aboriginal initiation Bora Ring, and it serves as a profound reminder of the cultural heritage and traditions of the Aboriginal people.
If you would like more information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to sharing this unique cultural experience with you. We hope to see you there!
When: Sunday 25th May 2025
Location: meet at Bellbowrie Community Church, Moggill Road, Bellbowrie Qld 4070
Time: 2pm
Cost: FREE
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PAST EVENTS
Death, drowning and disease...tales of Moggill’s pioneers buried in the Moggill Historic Cemetery
Come along to a free event of intriguing stories, starting at 4pm on Sunday 27th October, and enjoy a glass of suitably funereal refreshment and nibblies afterwards!
If you would like more information, you can contact us by email or phone.
The cemetery is accessed off Moggill Road entering Bellbowrie from the Kenmore direction, just after the decorative cutting.
When: Sunday 27th October 2024
Location: Moggill Historic Cemetery, Moggill Road, Bellbowrie Qld 4070
Time: 4pm
Cost: FREE
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Memorial Dedication - Sunday 28th January 2024
Plans are well in hand for the dedication on 28 January, 50 years to the day of the LARC disaster during the 1974 floods.
The Memorial Dedication to Capt Ian Kerr and Cpl Neville Hourigan will be by the RT Hon The Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner. We invite members of the community to attend.
We hope the 35 Water Transport Squadron will bring a LARC down from Townsville. This will be like the vehicles
used in the 1974 flood relief/evacuation.
When: Sunday 28th January 2024
Location: Birkin Road Park (near the ANZAC Memorial), Birkin Road, Bellbowrie Qld 4070
Time: 11am
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Sugars Quarry Walk - Sunday 18th June 2023
Join us for a walk to Sugars Quarry. Starting from the upper car park, we’ll trek for only 20 minutes until we reach the quarry. While there, professional historian Judith Nissen will provide a fascinating breakdown of Sugars Quarry’s history and remaining industrial heritage.
With sloping terrain and uneven ground, the trek caters to all with average fitness, plus we’ve arranged disability and wheelchair access to the lookout, ensuring everyone can join!
Enclosed walking shoes are a must, and if the weather’s favorable, consider sunscreen and insect repellent.
Bottles of water will be provided, and the entire event will take two hours, with no need for RSVP – everyone is invited!
When: Sunday 18th June 2023
Location: Upper car park, (nearest to the junction of Sugars & Hawksbury Rds), Anstead
Time: 10am – 12pm (approx)
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