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25.01.2022 The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) wishes to advise that the Great Houses of Ipswich events for 2021 have been cancelled. This public health and safety decision has been taken in the interests of our patrons, volunteers, and for the protection of the private home owners who so generously support this award-winning program. We apologise for any inconvenience, and hope to be able to welcome visitors in 2022. The Ipswich Regional Branch of the National Trust wishes its... patrons and volunteers all the best until we can once again feel safe enjoying the heritage of our city. Arthur Frame AM, President Ipswich Regional Branch NTAQ Image of Gooloowan courtesy Carolyn Whetter

24.01.2022 It's quiz time again! Since 2013 the Great Houses of Ipswich program has opened more than 25 private homes to the public. We are very grateful to the generous owners of these homes. Two of the homes are connected, though not in an obvious way. Can you guess the connection? Images of The Duce House and Claremont courtesy Simone Hubbard.

23.01.2022 Here's another for our wish list.. a well-known Ipswich icon. Garowie c1890s Picture Ipswich ref: qips-2010-07-28-0004p Garowie c1970 Smith, Kerry Picture Ipswich ref: qips-2009-09-14-0057p

23.01.2022 Great local businesses to support!

22.01.2022 Quiz answer. The Chestnuts was built in 1885 on land subdivided from the original allotment on which Mona Lodge stands. Mona Lodge was at that time leased by Mrs Mary Darnley Morrison who conducted a school for girls on the premises. She subsequently purchased both buildings, moving into The Chestnuts and renting out Mona Lodge. Information from The Great Houses of Ipswich booklet, September 2017, supplied by Dr Valerie Dennis, Heritage Officer NTAQ. Image from Picture Ipswich.

21.01.2022 Wouldn't we love to have this home for our program! Dorrington c1898 Picture Ipswich ref: whd-007-gpl-0297p Dorrington c 1991 Picture Ipswich ref: qips-2011-09-14-0024p

20.01.2022 It's quiz time again! Booval House was constructed before Queensland separated from New South Wales. Does anyone know the significant role played by the house at the time of separation? Image courtesy Simone Hubbard.... Edited to add: answer revealed Monday to give people more time to respond. Thanks

20.01.2022 Jane was Guest Speaker at Trust Talks in Ipswich in February. So pleased that her beautiful art is now available to the people of Ipswich. Please take the time to go see this, you will be enthralled!

19.01.2022 So, the two houses named Claremont, not all that far from one another, were indeed both built by John Panton, an early Ipswich businessman. The first Claremont was built in the late 1850s, but had to be sold in 1863 due to financial reversals. After recovering from these difficulties, Mr Panton built the second Claremont, a slightly smaller dwelling than the original. Sadly, Mr Panton died in 1866, but his wife, Isabella, lived there until her death in 1880. Both houses have... been open for Great Houses of Ipswich. Images courtesy Carolyn Whetter

19.01.2022 Well, everyone was on the ball for Friday's quiz. The answer was indeed George Brockwell Gill, arguably Ipswich's most prolific architect. His long career began in the late 1880s, and ended with his retirement in the 1940s. He died aged 97. He is well known for the many public buildings he designed, including the Congregational Sunday School (now the Ipswich Antique Centre), and the Technical College (now 88 Limestone Street). Here is one of his designs that started out as a private home and found a different use as the Ipswich Club. Image courtesy Carolyn Whetter

18.01.2022 The Moreton Bay Courier, December 24, 1859, carried a report of the visit of the newly arrived Governor of Queensland to Ipswich. "On reaching Booval, the residence of Mr (George) Faircloth, His Excellency stayed there for a short time to partake of refreshment, and assume his uniform, while those who had come thus far to escort him to Ipswich, assembled in the roadway....all Ipswich seemed to have turned out a cheval, and there must have been about 400 who came to do honour to their first Governor" What a singular honour for the Faircloth family and for Ipswich!

18.01.2022 Fingers crossed for this time next year!

18.01.2022 'Dougleen', open for Great Houses of Ipswich in May, 2018; rendered in ceramic by Jane du Rand. One of many beautiful representations of Ipswich homes for her exhibition 'Living in Ipswich', on until February 14 at Ipswich Art Gallery. Don't miss out on seeing these beautiful works of art. Apologies for the shadow on the photograph, very difficult to capture in a well-lit gallery!

16.01.2022 This event will feature owners from two of our most popular Great Houses. Check out the details on the Ipswich Library website.

15.01.2022 Throwback Thursday...September 2019. The Duce House, one of our most popular open homes, captured the imagination. Image courtesy Simone Hubbard

14.01.2022 Flashback Friday.. Dougleen, open for Great Houses in May, 2018. Such a treasure! Images: Carolyn Whetter, Simone Hubbard.

12.01.2022 Friday Quiz. This is 'Arrochar' and 'Fairy Knoll'. Do you know what these two Ipswich icons have in common? Images courtesy Simone Hubbard

11.01.2022 Friday quiz time! (sorry we missed last week) Does anyone know the historic connection between Mona Lodge c1863, and its neighbour, The Chestnuts c1885? Mona Lodge open 2017, image courtesy Carolyn Whetter.... The Chestnuts open 2015 and 2019, image courtesy Simone Hubbard. See more

11.01.2022 Here's another one for the wish list! Belmont c1913 Picture Ipswich ref: qips 2009-12-01-0004p Belmont c1970 Image: Kerry Smith. Picture Ipswich ref: 2009-09-14-0054p

10.01.2022 It's Friday! Quiz time. So, who knows what these two houses have in common? Apart from their name..they are both Claremont. Images courtesy Carolyn Whetter

08.01.2022 Answer to Friday's quiz. The link between the two houses is admittedly a bit tenuous. Quite simply, Claremont is the oldest Ipswich house we have opened for Great Houses (constructed in 1857) and The Duce House is the most recently built (1952). Booval House was also a contender for the oldest house, however its date of construction is sometimes recorded as 1857 and other times as 1859. Did you guess the answer?... Also for Ipswich residents, don't forget to register for Chasing the Past at Home, featuring Rhossilli and Lakemba. Registration via the Ipswich Library closes tomorrow morning.

07.01.2022 Can you guess where this is? One of our most popular open houses. Clue: it's been open more than once! Image courtesy Simone Hubbard.

05.01.2022 Flashback Friday.. Pen Y Llechwedd, open May, 2017 for Great Houses of Ipswich. A true Ipswich gem. Image courtesy Carolyn Whetter

04.01.2022 Bowerlea was open for Great Houses in September, 2014. What a gem!

03.01.2022 It's Flashback Friday! Today's offering is Brighton Cottage, open May, 2018 for Great Houses of Ipswich. So cute!! Image courtesy Carolyn Whetter

03.01.2022 Friday flashback... Karragaroo, open for Great Houses, May 2015. Image courtesy Carolyn Whetter

01.01.2022 It's Flashback Friday! Claremont is one of Ipswich's oldest homes with a very interesting history. It has opened for Great Houses three times!! Aren't we lucky... Image courtesy Simone Hubbard.