Dayboro was first known as hamilton, having been so named after a farmer, hugh hamilton, who was appointed receiving officer for mail in 1875. Dayboro church was born the hearts of gary and judy levens who had previously led a large church on brisbanes northside for 15 years. Set among a beautiful backdrop of ancient moreton bay fig trees and heritage buildings, old petrie town in kurwongbah looks like a page out of a history book. Historic photo albums of old brisbane introduction to gallery old photo albums. Aside from tourist information, the centre is also in possession of old photographs, local history books, historical maps and information covering dayboros growth from a small settlement in the 1860s to the thriving rural township of today.
Please read the reddiquette for our rules see the wiki for raustralia check out our subreddit features wiki. Jun 03, 2015 it is on portion 1 that most of dayboro township stands today. The creek and the adjoining area, which became known as terrors paddock, derived their names from a grey arab stallion, terah, owned in the 1850s by captain john griffin. One was hamilton, named after hugh hamilton a farmer who. Media in category dayboro, queensland the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. Hay cottage arts and crafts association incorporated is a nonprofit community organisation located in william street, dayboro with a membership of over 30. Welcome to dayboro state school, a prep to year 6 campus with a current enrolment of 355 students. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Jun 03, 2015 dayboro butchery 11 williams street, dayboro, queensland, australia tel. Visitors to dayboro can browse attractions and accommodation options. Always start at the visitor information centre, on williams street, which is operated by the dayboro district historical society inc. Welcome to the dayboro district progress association inc.
If you are looking for your own little corner of history, then look no further than this stunning character cottage tucked away in the delightful town of dayboro. Members of dayboro district historical society display the groups banner and links to the history of dayboro s past and contemporary history. The woodford historical society centre is a community exhibition hub for the history of woodfords. Store 7 excelsior hall 8 days sugar mill 9 dayboro state school and soldiers monument 10 dayboro q. Hay cottage is the oldest habitable residence in the. The government began putting up parts of lease land for sale and selection from 1865. Please contact the team on 07 3285 4886 during boutique shopping hours for all enquiries and bookings. Dayboro, qld 4521 house for sale ray white rural dayboro.
While locals just need to remember one address to find any service theyre after. Here you can learn a little of its interesting past and collect brochures and details about the other historical buildings and its town walk, which will take you to around 19 buildings listed in the document with brief information about their past. Located only a 10 minute drive from the historic township of dayboro in the brisbane hinterland where you will find an excellent school and the many boutique shops and cafes which call dayboro home, you are still only a 60 minute drive from the brisbane cbd. Dayboro settlement celebrates 150 years state library of. Dayboro s iconic crown hotel may be a must do stop for history lovers, but does it hold much interest for kids. The next month, polling for the first council was conducted. John petrie was elected the first mayor of brisbane. It is approximately 46 kilometres 29 mi northnorthwest of brisbane, the state capital. During the 2011 queensland floods, dayboro, a mere 45 kilometres northwest of brisbane, was cut in half by flood waters but united by an enviable community spirit. Dayboro queensland australia list of phone numbers in. Rendezvous at dayboro is a cafe well known for its interesting range of books. Gluten free specialist shop can now be sourced online. The scenic drive to dayboro makes it worth the visit alone. Would you like to find out more about the history of your suburb or city.
A history of queensland is the first single volume analysis of queensland s past, stretching from the time of earliest human habitation up to the present. List of streets in dayboro qld click on street name to see the position on dayboro street map. The dayboro district progress association incorporated ddpai is a voluntary, notforprofit organisation that represents the residents of the district and liaises on their behalf with government agencies as well as promotes local businesses and organisations. Complete list of the phone number in dayboro qld 4521 with business name, location and other information. Dayboro bowls club is situated in bradley street, dayboro. Please do the right thing and follow the directions of the queensland government. Welcome to dayboro medical centre dayboro medical centre. A visit to the dayboro district historical society and information centre located in dayboro cottage, williams street will enlighten visitors who are interested in a more detailed history of the crown hotel. The land surrounding the town supports avocado and pineapple plantations, as well as dairy.
Historic photo albums of old brisbane introduction to gallery. Occurrence of green, jadelike, variscite veins in sedimentary rocks. The community library samford is an independent, notforprofit, volunteerrun swap and drop library and community hub which. This cottage is home to the dayboro historical society and tourist information centre. Old petrie town markets sunday the stalls have a folksy flavour with lots of handcrafts and oldfashioned wares as well as a smattering of fresh fruit and vegetables and wandering minstrels while the spread out nature of the pedestrianonly township makes for a relaxed family friendly vibe. The proud 145 year history of dayboro state school shows a transition from a remote british colonial backblock to a modern and vibrant community school, nestled in the picturesque daguilar ranges, less than an hour away from the centre of brisbane. The dayboro district progress association incorporated ddpai is a voluntary, notforprofit organisation that represents the residents of the district and liaises on their behalf with government agencies as well as. The dayboro crown hotel has stood on this spot since the 1890s and parts of the original building remain so its an experience right out of the history books.
The steel panels are on timber posts made from recycled railway sleepers, highlighting the significance of the railway and timber milling to dayboro s history. Pine rivers then and now moreton bay regional libraries. It was heavy forest land and had no easy access, as the river valley is surrounded by steep ranges. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. In 1892, it became known as terrors creek from the creek on which it is situated. Dayboro, moreton bay region, queensland, australia. The walk took in the old butter factory, which still. Dayboro district historical society john oxley library. The main focus of the donkey all breeds society of australia is to preserve the different breeds and types of donkeys and mules in australia by maintaining accurate registries and stud books for each breed and type, and also to promote the qualities of these versatile and personable animals. In the township, make your first stop at hay cottage in the centre of town, which provides tourist information as well as selling arts and crafts, or pop into the dayboro art gallery. Situated in the moreton bay regional council local government area, dayboro is a short drive northwest of brisbane and a popular destination because of its close.
Woodford historical society and museum, woodford, queensland. The building is dayboro cottage, built in 1900 and is the oldest residence in dayboro on its original site. Dayboro primary, 58 mckenzie st, dayboro, queensland, australia. Todds cottage, 901 dayboro road, whiteside qld 4503. Queensland history state library of queensland shop.
Queensland, pine rivers district cemeteries bunya, dayboro. The historic photographs of brisbane in this collection are indexed on old maps. Dayboro bowls club sports club dayboro, queensland. Queensland history would you like to find out more about the history of your suburb or city. You have the opportunity to meet and greet, and be inspired by a different artist every day of the week. Old petrie town is always available for all to enjoy and attracts huge crowds for its weekly markets. Our aims are to collect, collate and preserve articles, photographs and information relating to the dayboro district. The stalls have a folksy flavour with lots of handcrafts and oldfashioned wares as well as a smattering of fresh fruit and vegetables and wandering minstrels while the spread out nature of the pedestrianonly township makes for a relaxed family friendly vibe. In 1866 john mckenzie became the first permanent resident and the area where he lived was known as fishery pocket. Here, volunteers from the historical society tell tales of the towns history, inhabitants and historic buildings, many of which are still recognizable and being used today. On 6 september 1859, the municipality of brisbane was proclaimed. Hay cottage arts and crafts association incorporated. The roads were little more than dirt tracks with bullocks and carts rather that todays trucks and cars.
Dayboro art gallery is the home of over thirty artists and offers you a unique experience rarely found in many galleries, as it is run by the artists themselves. Aug 03, 2019 the dayboro crown hotel has stood on this spot since the 1890s and parts of the original building remain so its an experience right out of the history books. Given both its rustic and natural beauty, its no surprise this location serves as a popular wedding venue. Pine rivers then and now explore the rich history of the pine rivers district with this series of photographs, providing a portal into how life was for the regions early settlers. The dayboro area was originally referred to as the upper north pine district and the early settlers were mainly farmers, timber getters and bullockies. The icons on the map are hyperlinks to other australian subreddits. View sold price history for this house and research neighbouring property values in petrie, qld 4502. It encompasses precontact aboriginal history, the years of convictism, free settlement and subsequent urban and rural growth. Dayboro bowls club, dayboro, queensland, australia. This is a wonderful genealogy tool if youre exploring your family history or building a family tree and have ancestors from this district. Samford cemetery school road, samford village and samsonvale cemetery golds scrub lane, samsonvale. A history of queensland is the first single volume analysis of queenslands past, stretching from the time of earliest human habitation up to the present. This colourful country market has an historical village as a backdrop, making it an extremely pleasant place to spend a sunday. The state of queensland department of education 2020.
Pages in category dayboro, queensland the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. To the north of dayboro lies the daguilar range and the mountain township of mount mee. Dayboro butchery 11 williams street, dayboro, queensland, australia tel. Walking the dayboro heritage trail, dayboro day festival, dayboro tea house, a morning tea to beat all morning teas.
Dayboros iconic crown hotel may be a must do stop for history lovers, but does it hold much interest for kids. Dayboro is located at the foot of the daguilar ranges, 21 kms nw of petrie. Come and join us for lunch or dinner in the casual relaxed atmosphere of terrors bistro or our pleasant verandah dining. Education queensland, dete library services, queensland state schools, queensland state schools ebooks. Likewise, the hotel has seen a long line of licensees come and go all adding to the rich history of this iconic pub. This is the first history of queensland to be written since the early 1980s and is the only succinct general volume on the market. Dayboro qld event donkey all breeds society of australia. Dayboro was first known as hamilton, having been so named after a farmer. Old petrie town markets brisbane markets sunday must. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The earliest inscription relates to the death in 1866 of john charles richards, infant son of thomas and elizabeth richards, in samford cemetery. Records at queensland state archives show a lease was held from 1855 for the land where samford is today. Dayboro in honour of william henry day, clerk of petty sessions and later police magistrate in brisbane, who, in 1867, had leased.
It is on portion 1 that most of dayboro township stands today. Dayboro cemetery, created by billiongraves, dayboro, queensland, australia take billiongraves with you wherever you go. Page content the information contained in this web site is to introduce you to our school, and provide you with a glimpse of the. Visitors and residents were encouraged to dress in period costume and enjoy a day out in dayboro. The best things to do in dayboro updated 2020 must see. Located less than an hour from the brisbane central business district, take the drive through samford and enjoy the mountain views. Spend a day or even a weekend discovering the rich and interesting history of. Get the full bog experience when you become a member and you can instantly download this place in gpx or oziexplorer format ready to plug into your navigation system. Woodford historical society and museum home facebook. Walking the dayboro heritage trail food wine travel. It is approximately 46 kilometres 29 mi northnorthwest of brisbane, the state capital to the north of dayboro lies the daguilar range and the mountain township of mount mee. The photographic collection of the state library of queensland has many old time photographs and images of brisbane and suburbs from the period of statehood to federation. The steel panels are on timber posts made from recycled railway sleepers, highlighting the significance of the railway and timber milling to dayboros history. There are many displays and books with information about the past about the early names of the town.
Dayboro district historical society president carmel bond this year marks 150 years since the small queensland township of dayboro was established as a settlement. We have a great range of local history guides for areas in and around brisbane as well as books on queensland. Dayboro butter factory, 38 williams st, dayboro, queensland, australia open wedsun 10am4. Dayboro is a town and locality in the moreton bay region, queensland, australia. Queensland was formally established as a selfgoverning colony of great britain, separate from new south wales, in 1859. Property data for 38 old dayboro road, petrie, qld 4502. The centenary history of the presbyterian church of queensland 18491949. The dayboro rodeo is one of dayboro s longest and largest fundraising events.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Home borrow and discover history and heritage moreton bay history pine rivers then and now dayboro history dayboro history dayboro was first known as hamilton, having been so named after a farmer, hugh hamilton, who was appointed receiving officer for mail in 1875. Dayboro cottage is next on the list, also in williams street. It takes the reader through the tumultuous frontier and.
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