BRINGING THE PAST TO LIFE
DISCOVER THE KEY PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS
RESEARCH
We collect and archive historical records and images relating to Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage in our database.
Our aim is to make the history of this area freely accessible to all
Many of these records are available to the public through this website. For more in-depth information visit the BIHS Blog.
GENERAL MEETINGS
We meet at the RSL, Toorbul Street, Bongaree on the Second Wednesday of the Month (Except January) at 6:30pm on Level 1 in the ANZAC Room.
All Welcome!
MISSION
The Bribie Island Historical Society
is a non-profit community-based organisation dedicated to preserving the history of Bribie Island.
We welcome your
suggestions and feedback.
If there is anything amiss, anything you would like more of, or anything new you would like added, please contact us at bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Sat, 07 SeptRedcliffe07 Sept 2024, 9:00 am – 4:30 pmRedcliffe, 99 Marine Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia07 Sept 2024, 9:00 am – 4:30 pmRedcliffe, 99 Marine Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020, AustraliaA conference to commemorate a small detachment of soldiers, with their wives and children, together with 30 convicts and a surgeon-storekeeper landed at Red Cliff. This convict settlement became the foundation of the State of Queensland.
ABOUT US
Established in 2008, the Bribie Island Historical Society's main goal is to share the knowledge of Bribie Island's unique history and heritage.
Following the lead of our founding president Barry Clark, we are making an enthusiastic journey to seek out nuggets of Bribie Island history and pass that information on to others!
Current Committee Executive
President: Barry Clark Secretary: Lynne Hooper Treasurer: Mark Sheldon-Collins
Special Care Notice:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that content in this website and various linked websites may contain images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
Acknowledgment to the Kabi Kabi Nation group
The Bribie Island Historical Society respectfully acknowledge the Elders past, present, and emerging of the Joondoburri people of this land of Yirin [Bribie Island] and pay respect to them and their connection to land, place, waters and community.
CONTACT US
Secretary's Mobile: 0417 784 100
If you would like to become a member of our society,
please send us an email at:
bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Or you can write to us at:
PO Box 936
Bribie Island
Queensland 4507
Australia