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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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 […]
Read MoreBy 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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