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The Durack Family – Forest Lake History Part 4

By Jamie Furness / March 11, 2023 / Comments Off on The Durack Family – Forest Lake History Part 4

The Durack’s were perhaps the only owners of the Archerfield station to actually live on the property. Michael Durack married Catherine McInnes in Goulburn in 1873. The family lived at Archerfield House from 1882 until 1886, and the contemporary birth notices show that two Durack children were born at Archerfield House, in 1884 and 1885. […]

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“Archerfield;” The First name of Forest Lake – Forest Lake History Part 3

By Jamie Furness / March 10, 2023 / Comments Off on “Archerfield;” The First name of Forest Lake – Forest Lake History Part 3

The name ‘Archerfield’ for the first Forest Lake property first appeared in a newspaper advertisement in April 1880. Earlier newspaper references to the property simply refer to ‘Selection No. 2815.’ The nearby Brisbane suburb of ‘Archerfield’ was not named until almost 50 years later when Archerfield Aerodrome was established and named in 1929. Neither is […]

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Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group – Meet the Team

By Jamie Furness / March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group – Meet the Team

By scout leader/group leader Rosella (Tania McLaughlin) I’d like to introduce you to the Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group adult supporters. Rosella (aka Tania McLaughlin) has the role of Group Leader, responsible for every member (and family) in our Group. Rosella first started training as a Joey Scout Leader in 1993 and has trained in multiple […]

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The first selector and owner of Forest Lake – Forest Lake History Part 2

By Jamie Furness / March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on The first selector and owner of Forest Lake – Forest Lake History Part 2

A little information about the founding European settlers of Forest Lake; the first selector; Henry Charles Farley and first purchaser; William Edward Murphy. The First Selector In 1876 Henry Charles Farley was the first government selector, and ‘Father of Forest Lake,’ in terms of European settlement. With white settlement came a new view of land […]

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Six members at the Inala Family Support Centre stand under their vibrant new shade sail in the parking lot. The shade sail was purchased using a generous grant from Heritage Bank

Inala Family Support Centre receives new shade sail

By Jamie Furness / March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Inala Family Support Centre receives new shade sail

The Inala Family Support Centre, home to the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) has received a new shade sail, courtesy of a generous grant from Heritage Bank Forest Lake. Centre coordinator Liza Dykstra said the centre was grateful to receive the grant, which would make a notable difference to the car parking area. “We […]

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Orange Sky partners with Inala Family Support Centre to assist homeless people.

By Jamie Furness / March 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Orange Sky partners with Inala Family Support Centre to assist homeless people.

This year the Inala Family Support Centre will be partnering with Orange Sky to provide showers and laundry services for homeless people in Inala and surrounding areas, and they are seeking volunteers to help. “We’re finding there are a lot more homeless people with [the cost of living] going up,” Inala Family Support Centre coordinator […]

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Forest Lake celebrates Year of the Rabbit 

By Jamie Furness / March 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake celebrates Year of the Rabbit 

Forest Lake Shopping Centre celebrated the Year of the Rabbit on Sun Feb 2022. The centre welcomed traditional lion dance performers for their annual Lunar New Year event at 12:00pm. The lion dancers also provided blessings to 12 participating  retailers, concluding the event at Yoshi Sushi with an extra-long blessing and performance. On February 20-21, […]

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How to Write a Eulogy

By Jamie Furness / March 8, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Write a Eulogy

A precious soul has entered into eternity. You have been asked to write their eulogy. Below are some pointers by Swanborough Funerals to assist you in telling their life story. Other Ideas: Don’t be too hard on yourself. Don’t hesitate to contact Swanborough Funerals on 1800 100 411 if we can be of any assistance […]

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Early Indigenous Presence – Forest Lake History Part 1

By Jamie Furness / March 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Early Indigenous Presence – Forest Lake History Part 1

The Lake News acknowledges the Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land where Forest Lake is today and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. This article is a collection of some of the evidence of Indigenous presence – the original inhabitants of Greater Forest Lake who have cared for and maintained […]

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Girl Guides start strong in 2023

By Jamie Furness / February 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Girl Guides start strong in 2023

We have got off to a great start for the year at Girl Guides. The girls have come up with some fabulous ideas for the term and we’re looking forward to putting their ideas into action.  We had a great time last Friday making sun catcher hearts. We will be finishing off this craft next […]

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