November 19, 2024
Dan Desbois wearing “Piccadilly Weepers” (A particular style of facial hair taking the form of exaggerated bushy sideburns.) Photo: Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Rosewood History Dan […]
November 11, 2024
Rosewood History The Last Post On Anzac Day (25th April), when the first two notes of a bugle fill the air at a commemorative service, a […]
November 6, 2024
Rosewood History James PONTING and Selina HILL Name: James PONTING Occupation: Timbergetter; Farmer at Tallegalla; Proprietor of Commercial Hotel Birth: 1841 Calne, Wiltshire, England [Registered at Calne, Wiltshire, […]
November 1, 2024
Marburg History Tom Morris The man in the photo is Thomas Morris. Tom was one of the most versatile athletic performers in the world. He had established […]
October 25, 2024
(Now Rosewood Uniting Church, 21 John Street, Rosewood) Rosewood History I’ve added a chronological account of the first 100 years of the Congregational Church in Rosewood […]
October 15, 2024
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 Rosewood once […]
October 11, 2024
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
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
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, […]