Innisfail Historical Society in Innisfail, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Innisfail Historical Society

Locality: Innisfail, Queensland

Address: 9 Edith Street 4860 Innisfail, QLD, Australia

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23.01.2022 Our collection includes this Telescope owned by Lieutenant Mourilyan whilst on The Basilisk tasked with searching for survivors of the brig Maria wrecked in February 1872.

22.01.2022 Great News! The Museum will be open for the Feast of the Senses River Feast. Step into the shade and feast your senses on our fascinating history UPDATE | We regret to advise that as the Feast of the Senses River Fest has been postponed that the Museum will not be open

22.01.2022 If anyone is going through old photos and memorabilia the Innisfail Historical Society would welcome any that is going to be discarded or take copies to add to our archives.If anyone is going through old photos and memorabilia the Innisfail Historical Society would welcome any that is going to be discarded or take copies to add to our archives.

21.01.2022 Cassowary Coast Historical Societies gathering at El Arish Museum followed by lunch. El Arish have a wonderful collection of military history from the area make sure you call in and visit.

18.01.2022 140 years ago on the 22nd of April T.H. Fitzgerald and his party arrived at the mouth of the Johnstone River. The party consisted of 11 Europeans and 20 Kanakas. They were met by Sub Inspector Johnstone in his steam launch "Sabrina." Previously to Fitzgeralds arrival cedar-getters J.N.A.L Stamp and H.G Scheu had taken up residents and called their selection Stockton.

17.01.2022 Our 2021 Calendar is now for sale $10.00. Our theme is featuring history on the JOHNSTONE River.

17.01.2022 Friends of Ninney Rise afternoon - wonderful group keeping the history alive.

13.01.2022 We are very happy to advise that Innisfail Historical Museum Will reopen on Monday 3rd August. Looking forward to welcoming visitors from that date. Covid 19 protocols will be in place as per current requirements.

13.01.2022 Our 2021 calendar featuring in JOHNSTONE River $10.00

09.01.2022 Just a reminder that 14 years ago 20th March 2006 we had a visit from our friend Larry. Cyclone Larry that is who wasn't a very welcome visitor to Innisfail.

07.01.2022 Our friends in History. Sugar Museum Mourilyan open day very busy lots of parents and children. Very nostalgic for those of us who remember the cane cut by hand.

07.01.2022 Chinese immigrants had a huge influence in the early days of Innisfail. One family in particular were the See Poy family. We are fortunate to have this restored photograph.

03.01.2022 Just a reminder that today 10-3-2020 is the 102 year anniversary of the 1918 Cyclone which deverstated Innisfail and surrounding areas. Call into the Museum in Canecutter Court, Edith Street and view our cyclone photos.

01.01.2022 Innisfail and District Historical Society member Connie Symons happened upon this unexpected sight while on a river cruise during a recent trip to the Gulf