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Indooroopilly—
Indooroopilly means 'running water' or 'gully of running water' of 'place of leeches ' depending on the particular group of Aboriginal people using the area.
Silver, lead and zinc were mined at Finney's Hill where the University Mine is today.
Fig Tree Pocket was actually named after a large Fig Tree.
There was a bora ring in Fig Tree Pocket area.
Up until the 1960s there were clean sandy beaches at points along the Brisbane River. Under the Indooroopilly Bridge was a popular site for picnics and swimming.
Indooroopillly has had several European names - St Lucia, Witton, Boyland's Pocket - before it was named Indooroopilly in 1875.
The first European born in the western area of Brisbane is recorded as being Caesar Breddin.
Mooredale is named after the Moore family who had a dairy farm in the area.
The Indooroopilly, Chapel Hill, Fig Tree Pocket and Long Pocket areas were primarily agricultural and dairying districts up to the turn of the century.
Most of what is now Indooroopilly was once owned by the Stamms and comprised the Stamm Estate.
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The IDHS was formed at the
end of 2001 to promote an interest
in the history of Indooroopilly and
nearby districts.
The areas of historical
interest to the Society
cover Indooroopilly, Fig
Tree Pocket, Chapel Hill,
Moore Park, Long Pocket.
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To encourage residents to value their local history and heritage - both tangible and intangible
To hold regular meetings, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, discussions, and excursions
To foster an interest in the history of Indooroopilly and district
To publish articles of interest relating to the settlement of Indooroopilly and district
To network with similar groups and with other organisations involved in historical study and research
To provide a forum for discussion and debate on the history and heritage of the area
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| Venue, Meetings |
The IDHS meets at the Indooroopilly Library -
from 5.30 to 7.00pm - and the meeting dates for
2003 are:
November: Wed. 12th
December: Wed. 10th
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| Contact |
MAILING ADDRESS:
Hon. Secretary
IDHS
C/- BCC Walter Taylor Ward Office
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Indooroopilly 4068
TELEPHONE:
Cr Jane Prentice
07 3407 0005
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