Talking History: Revealing Early Brisbane: The Cross River Rail Archaeological Program

The talk presents a fascinating and little documented story of ordinary life of the residents of early Brisbane based on the findings from the Cross River Rail archaeological investigation. The presenter, Dr Kevin Rains, draws on the findings from the Cross River Rail archaeological investigations and the salvage of some important archaeological sites dating from the 1860s to the early 20th century, including Brisbane's first Chinatown, and the South Brisbane Railway Depot. 

Dr Kevin Rains is a Senior Heritage Consultant for Niche Environment and Heritage Pty Ltd. He holds a PhD in archaeology from the University of Qld. 

Annerley-Stephens History Group (ASHG) is proud to bring you Revealing Early Brisbane: The Cross River Rail Archaeological Program as our last major event of 2024. 

The event is at 2.00 pm on 16 November at the Yeronga Community Centre (YCC), 62 Park Rd., Yeronga. There is parking off 62 Park Rd behind the YCC and some parking in Villa Street where the main entrance is. 

For this event there will be a small charge: $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Join us for an afternoon tea as we celebrate a great talk and a wonderful year of 'talking history.' 

The venue is disability friendly. 

ASHG researches and presents all aspects of the history of the areas which used to be part of the old shire of Stephens, before it became part of Brisbane City Council in 1925. In current terms, Stephens was centred in Annerley, and included Fairfield, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly,  Tennyson, Tarragindi, Holland Park West, and parts of surrounding suburbs of Greenslopes, Moorooka and Mount Gravatt. See more information on the Stephens Shire here. 

Drop in to our history room at the Yeronga Community Centre - open to the public each Wednesday 9.00-12.00 midday.

ASHG welcomes new members for a small annual fee. You can find out more about membership or join us here.

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