October 15, 2024

The Royal George Hotel – 24 John Street, Rosewood

Rosewood History The Royal George Hotel 1890-1954 “It’s a nice two storey building, with a cellar to keep the beer cool.” – October 1890 The original […]
October 11, 2024

Rosewood’s Comunità Italiana (Italian Community)

Rosewood History Rosewood’s Comunità Italiana (Italian Community) In amongst the Irish and English families who predominantly resided in Rosewood town, there were a couple of Welsh […]
October 4, 2024

Charles WILLIAMS “The Saddler” – 44 John Street, Rosewood

Rosewood History Charles WILLIAMS and Louise Wilhelmine Caroline SPANN Name: Charles WILLIAMS Occupation: Saddler, Draper, Grocer, General Store Keeper Birth: 21st January 1881, Ipswich, Queensland Residence: 67 […]
October 2, 2024

Coveney’s Shop, Albert Street, Rosewood

On the verandah are Mr. Goebel from Mutdapilly, unknown woman, Mary Ann Coveney, Catherine Coveney (daughter) and unknown girl. Photo: Picture Ipswich Rosewood History Coveney’s Shop, Albert Street, […]
October 2, 2024

Mason’s Bridge

Rosewood History Mason’s Bridge Richard Mason selected his pastoral land on the 6th August 1869, in the infant years of the settlement of Rosewood. The family […]
October 2, 2024

Mason’s Dam

Present day view of the site of Mason’s Dam. Rosewood History Mason’s Dam On 27th February 1884,  Mr. John Baillie Henderson, a Government Hydraulic Engineer and […]
October 2, 2024

Richard and Emily MASON

The Mason Family Farm Rosewood History Richard MASON and Emily HENSHAW Name: Richard MASON Occupation: Timber-getter, Railway Worker, Farmer Birth: 1835 Olveston, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 4th […]
October 1, 2024

Dai Berrell – Saddler, Blacksmith, Miner

Rosewood History David Herbert BERRELL and Mary Jane HUGHES Name: David “Dai” Herbert BERRELL Occupation: Saddler at Colliery (1911 above ground); Blacksmith; Miner Birth: 1890, Ferndale, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, […]
October 1, 2024

Ruhno’s Cheese Factory – 23 Railway Street, Rosewood

The store on the left of Ruhno’s store was newly built in 1910, not too long before this photo was taken. It later became the cheese […]
September 24, 2024

The Rosewood Police Precinct – 1 John Street

Rosewood Police Station 1981 (formerly the Courthouse) Photo: Courtesy of Kathryn Rodgers  Source: Picture Ipswich Rosewood History The Rosewood Police Precinct  A public meeting was held in […]
September 20, 2024

Dow’s Bakery (Rosewood Bakery) – 66 John Street, Rosewood

Henry Duncan Dow, Baker and Caterer Photo: Jenny and Peter Naylor (Henry is standing in front of the bakery) Rosewood History Dow’s Bakery (Rosewood Bakery) Who didn’t […]
September 18, 2024

“The Slipper Factory”- 8 John Street, 17 Railway Street

Employees of the Rosewood Slipper Factory in front of the building at 8 John Street. Photo: Jenny & Peter Naylor Back Row L-R: June Nuffler, Jean […]
September 17, 2024

Doris Loveday’s Excursion

Ipswich Technical College 1927 (Photo: State Library Qld) Rosewood History A School Excursion This account of an excursion to several industrial works by students from the […]
September 7, 2024

William and Euphemia RUHNO

William Frederick Ruhno c.1938 Photo: F. A. Whitehead & Sons   Picture Ipswich Rosewood History Frederick William RUHNO and Euphemia Margaret GRAY Name: Frederick William RUHNO J. P.  (aka […]
September 7, 2024

Ruhno’s Store – 21 Railway Street, Rosewood

Rosewood History Ruhno’s Store “This business must surely be of historical significance in the story of Rosewood. As a child I can well remember a trip […]