The development of Upper Kedron has been fairly recent and the suburb is still sourrounded by pockets of bushland and some acreage properties.
In Upper Kedron Road the site of the former rubbish tip
The development of Upper Kedron has been fairly recent and the suburb is still sourrounded by pockets of bushland and some acreage properties.
In Upper Kedron Road the site of the former rubbish tip read more
By the walkway along Kedron Brook just behind the Arana Leagues Club pathway near the Dawson Parade bridge there is a bronze plaque which bears the following inscription:
Interested in learning about the history of this area in the early days? There is plenty of historical information to find. The local studies librarian for the Moreton Bay Regional Council is located read more
Maureen Lawrance Park was created 20 July 1981. Mrs Lawrance was the first Life Member of Ferny Hills Progress Association having given continuous service in many capacities since the reformation of read more
Kedron Brook is one of the major creeks in Brisbane and was named by German missionaries who established Zion Hill Mission for the Aborigines in 1838.The name Kedron Brook is derived from biblical references read more
Does anyone know which are the oldest homes and buildings still standing in The Grove? What is their history? Shouldn’t we be doing something to ensure that key buildings are preserved?
As The Grove Drapery is closing down it is good to reflect on how long it has provided service to this local community.
Margaret Lavaring the proprietor has run the shop for 40 years in Ferny Way. When read more
Does anyone know any local stories about our history here?
In 1865 John Delaney Bergin became the first person in the area to purchase large portions of land in the district. He owned the land on which the Ferny Grove State School now sits.
Ferny Grove was settled read more
Each year the Queensland Government hosts Queensland Week to celebrate Queensland’s official separation from New South Wales as an independent colony. It was on 6 June 1859 that Queen Victoria read more
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