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| Rosewood Scrub Historical Society |
Did you know...
Did you know that the name Rosewood Scrub describes the region that encompasses Mt Marrow, Tallegalla, Prenzlau, Marburg, Minden, Fernvale, Lowood, Haigslea, Rosewood and Tarampa? The name was given by colonial botanist and explorer Allan Cunningham who famously described the Rosewood Scrub as “impenetrable”.
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Many local families have researched their own history and produced books detailing from their family’s arrival to the present day. There is a large collection of these books available for perusal in the library. On open days, volunteers are available to help you start your family history journey.
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Left: The Rosewood Scrub Historical Society building was originally the Walloon Shire Council Chambers
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Did you know...
Did you know that many settlers in the Rosewood Scrub were of German origin, that many of their descendents still live in the area and the Society has a significant collection of family photographs and historical documents?
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The Historical Society has an extensive display of historical photographs organised by geographical area. Browsing the displays is a wonderful way to get an idea of what life was like for settlers and farmers in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Left: Newton's store, Marburg, 1930s
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Did you know...
Did you know that the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society is housed in a historical building in the heart of Marburg that was once the Walloon Shire Council Chambers? They also have an award-winning historical dairy on site and are located in a lovely park with BBQ and toilet facilities.
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The Museum's collection of shipping records and land grant maps provides a place to start researching your own history.
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Left: Historic road marker outside the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society
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Rosewood Scrub Historical Society
Address: 73 Edmond Street, Marburg Qld
Phone: 07 5464 4808
Email: info@rshs.com.au
Website: www.rshs.com.au
Open 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 1.30-4pm
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