Miegunyah | What's On

June 2017	Saturday the 24th - 10:00 AM till 03:30 PM Display: Wednesday 3 May - 28 June 2017 "The Voice of QWHA" The National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival theme for 2017, "Voice" is an opportunity for the Association to showcase some of its influences, activities and achievements in collecting and preserving Queensland women's history. Our display will take you on a journey through our work in collecting and displaying women's history in Queensland, from Newstead House in the early 1950s, to our home at Miegunyah in 1966, where our voice has put the story of Queensland Women before the public. The display focuses on the lives of 3 Presidents, 3 Life members, and 3 Vice-Regal Patrons of the Association. The drive and determination of our early Presidents in preserving stories and artifacts of pioneering families has ensured that their experiences of early Queensland life can be shared by members and visitors. The Queensland Women's Historical Association, under the direction of President Martha Young placed 82 blue enamel, or brass plaques on historical sites in Brisbane and Country Queensland. Two such plaques will be displayed, and information concerning the others will be available. Many items from the past - toys, documents, books, scrapbooks, embroidered doilies, household equipment, silverware, fine china, damask linen, signature cloths - will be on display for visitors to enjoy. Display is open during normal opening hours from May through to June, 2017. House entry fee of $8.00 is applicable for Non-members.
	Sunday the 25th - 10:00 AM till 03:30 PM Display: Wednesday 3 May - 28 June 2017 "The Voice of QWHA" The National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival theme for 2017, "Voice" is an opportunity for the Association to showcase some of its influences, activities and achievements in collecting and preserving Queensland women's history. Our display will take you on a journey through our work in collecting and displaying women's history in Queensland, from Newstead House in the early 1950s, to our home at Miegunyah in 1966, where our voice has put the story of Queensland Women before the public. The display focuses on the lives of 3 Presidents, 3 Life members, and 3 Vice-Regal Patrons of the Association. The drive and determination of our early Presidents in preserving stories and artifacts of pioneering families has ensured that their experiences of early Queensland life can be shared by members and visitors. The Queensland Women's Historical Association, under the direction of President Martha Young placed 82 blue enamel, or brass plaques on historical sites in Brisbane and Country Queensland. Two such plaques will be displayed, and information concerning the others will be available. Many items from the past - toys, documents, books, scrapbooks, embroidered doilies, household equipment, silverware, fine china, damask linen, signature cloths - will be on display for visitors to enjoy. Display is open during normal opening hours from May through to June, 2017. House entry fee of $8.00 is applicable for Non-members.
	Wednesday the 28th - 10:00 AM till 03:30 PM Display: Wednesday 3 May - 28 June 2017 "The Voice of QWHA" The National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival theme for 2017, "Voice" is an opportunity for the Association to showcase some of its influences, activities and achievements in collecting and preserving Queensland women's history. Our display will take you on a journey through our work in collecting and displaying women's history in Queensland, from Newstead House in the early 1950s, to our home at Miegunyah in 1966, where our voice has put the story of Queensland Women before the public. The display focuses on the lives of 3 Presidents, 3 Life members, and 3 Vice-Regal Patrons of the Association. The drive and determination of our early Presidents in preserving stories and artifacts of pioneering families has ensured that their experiences of early Queensland life can be shared by members and visitors. The Queensland Women's Historical Association, under the direction of President Martha Young placed 82 blue enamel, or brass plaques on historical sites in Brisbane and Country Queensland. Two such plaques will be displayed, and information concerning the others will be available. Many items from the past - toys, documents, books, scrapbooks, embroidered doilies, household equipment, silverware, fine china, damask linen, signature cloths - will be on display for visitors to enjoy. Display is open during normal opening hours from May through to June, 2017. House entry fee of $8.00 is applicable for Non-members.
July 2017	Sunday the 9th - 01:30 PM Afternoon Tea and Talk: 1.30pm for a 2pm start "Celebration of a Network, The QRRRWN Story" A Special Lecture to open the new display "The QRRRWN Story - Celebration of a Network". Come along and hear about the achievements of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network, a volunteer organisation formed in 1993 by a small band of rural women led by Jan Darlington. Special Guest speaker TBA QWHA Members $10 / Non-Members $15 (includes afternoon tea).
August 2017	Sunday the 13th - 01:30 PM Afternoon Tea and Talk: 1.30pm for a 2pm start "The Women's Lifesaving Movement" An exploration of women's roles in the lifesaving movement. Guest speaker: Mrs Gwen Welford QWHA Members $10 / Non-Members $15 (includes afternoon tea).