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Nerang School of Arts

Nerang School of Arts

In 1886 a meeting was held to discuss the establishment of a School of Arts and Mechanics' Institute. Read this story
The Nerang Show

The Nerang Show

The first Nerang Agricultural Show was held on 30 September 1885. Read this story
Nerang

Nerang

The Nerang township grew following the development of cotton and sugar plantations on the Nerang River at Carrara, Bundall, and Benowa. Read this story
Nerang River

Nerang River

The source of the Nerang River are small streams on both sides of the Numinbah Valley. Read this story
Nerang Railway Station

Nerang Railway Station

Nerang Station was located 49 miles 11 chains (78.6 km) from South Brisbane on the eastern side of Nerang township and provided water for the steam locomotives. Read this story
Australia Fair Shopping Centre

Australia Fair Shopping Centre

A large display of sculptures and antiques throughout the centre featured water fountains, furniture, and Roman gods and goddesses Read this story
The De Luxe Theatre

The De Luxe Theatre

Patrons were alerted to the commencement of the theatre programs by the shriek of a steam whistle. Read this story
Bilinga

Bilinga

In the 1930s it was considered necessary to build an emergency landing strip south of Brisbane. Read this story
Meyer's Ferry

Meyer's Ferry

Meyer’s Ferry continued transporting cars and people across the river until 1928. Read this story
Guy William Hunt

Guy William Hunt

His home in Garden Street contained a darkroom for developing negatives as well as a dispensary where he could continue his studies in chemistry. Read this story
Public Libraries of the Gold Coast

Public Libraries of the Gold Coast

On Wednesday 30 April 1958 the new library opened to the public. Read this story
Benowa

Benowa

In 1909 the mill was described as being situated in the centre of Benowa Village on an elevated site. Read this story
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