Queensland Women's Historical Association

Miegunyah House in Bowen Hills, Queensland

The Queensland Women's Historical Association is a historical society in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia which studies the history and heritage of Queensland, including its pioneer families and the contribution made by women.[1] The association is headquartered at the heritage-listed house Miegunyah in Bowen Hills.

History

Plaque placed by the QWHA at St Alban's Anglican Church, Maryvale in 1963

The association was established in Brisbane in April 1950 as the Women’s Historical Association. Its headquarters were at the heritage-listed Newstead House.[2] In 1957 it was renamed the Queensland Women's Historical Association. From 1960 to 1983 the association placed plaques to commemorate historic sites associated with Queensland's history.[1]

In 1966, Newstead House was to be converted into a museum so the association required new headquarters. At the same time, a nearby historic house Miegunyah (then called Beverley Wood) in Bowen Hill was about to be demolished. Through a public appeal, the association raised the funds for a deposit to buy Miegunyah to restore it to its former glory.[1]

Current activities

The association continue to restore and maintain Miegunyah, which is open to the public as a museum and a venue for talks, exhibitions and social events.[1] The association maintains a library and archive and publishes books.

Plaques

Some of the plaques placed by the association include:

Published works

Published works of the association include:

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "The Early Years". Queensland Women's Historical Association. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  2. "WORTH Reporting.". The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) (1933 - 1982: National Library of Australia). 19 August 1950. p. 21. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  3. "Women of Fassifern". Monument Australia. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  4. "Cactoblastis Memorial". Monument Australia. Retrieved 10 July 2015.

External links

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