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Somerset Stories

Events

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This collection contains major events that have occurred in our region including natural disasters, sporting events and community celebrations.

Enjoy exploring the history about these events by browsing the items below. If you can provide more information about any of the items in this collection, please suggest an edit.

Events

Peace Procession Toogoolawah

Caboonbah Homestead Fire

Lyceum Hall Fire

Electricity In Toogoolawah

1919 Influenza Pandemic

Wivenhoe Dam Opening Ceremony

Somerset Dam Opening Ceremony

Australian Grand Prix, Lowood

Lowood Show, 1907

Esk Railway Line Centenary Steam Train Trip

2011 Floods

1974 Floods

1955 Floods

1893 Floods

Photographs

Lowood State School children

Jubilee Day at Lowood State School

John Saul Peters on horseback at Esk Show

Mr Hawken and Mrs Sturgess playing lawn bowls

Mr Lumley Hill declaring the 1908 Lowood Show open

Opening of the first Lowood Agricultural Show, 1907

Queen's Ball, Toogoolawah

Show Day, Lowood Showgrounds

Objects & Artworks

Australia Day trophy for Community Event of the Year 2008 to the Brisbane Valley Arts Council

Australia Day Council Cultural Award 1996 to The Brisbane Valley Arts Council

KPC Kilcoy Gift 120 metre champion plaque

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SubjectsHistorical EventsRecreationalNatural DisastersSportsCommunityLocal ClubsSocial ActivitiesRelated CollectionNatural DisastersHomepage items

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SL IdentifierCOL0006

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