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Logan Village Museum

Locality: Logan Village, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 418 738 468

Address: River Street 4207 Logan Village, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.loganvillagemuseum.org.au

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25.01.2022 Part 4 The Brisbane Courier Saturday 26th September 1914 p 12. THE LOGAN PIONEERS. UP THE RIVER. We now try to see "Who's Who" of those early pioneers on the upper reaches of the Logan, as requested. It will be noted, as explained in my previous article, that the settlement on the lower part of the river was an extension of the Teutonic race settlement in the years following that at Bethania Junction, that on the upper being British. We have the south side of the river, and...Continue reading

23.01.2022 We have finished documenting the first book from Shiela Stenhouse's collection. Now onto the next. Amazing what this lovely lady was able to put together long before computers. This has given us the opportunity to recheck our records, and to additions if necessary.

23.01.2022 We thought that we would restart with the newspaper articles again. The Beaudesert Times is such a wonderful source of how things were in days gone by. This article is broken up into two posts due to its size. Enjoy Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 7 November 1924, page 8 A Logan Pioneer On Monday, 27th October 1924, there passed away to his long rest the last of the first settlers of 1863, in the person of Verdon Hinchcliffe, Veresdale. Born at Smithyfolds, Y...ork shire, England, in 1843 he was in his 82nd year. He arrived in Queensland with his father and brother by tbe Star of England on 16th September, 1863. The south side of the Logan was at this time just being surveyed. They made several trips of inspection to these parts per foot, crossing the Logan at what is now known as Maclean, Jimboomba. The homesteads were thrown open at the end of October, and their application was the first land erected on the south side of the Logan river. They lost no time in travelling -' to the Broomhill lands, which they occupied on November 7th, 1863. Mr Hinchcliffe was the youngest of the family and thus had a record of 61 years continuous residence on the Logan. Many of the German families, who settled at Waterford in February, 1864, were taught their first lessons in English by his brother, Matthew, and himself, who held night school at three centres of their encampments. In 1869 he bought Capt Towns' and other proper-ties at Logan Village. In 1877 he purchased Veresdale from W Caswell, where be resided up to the time of his death. In 1883 the business was extended to Beaudesert. During the cotton boom of 1868-71, he, with his brothers, played a large part being large buyers of the commodity from the East and West Moreton districts, extending to Ipswich, and also by the advancing of liens upon the growing crops, upwards of 70,000 being paid out by these people in the Logan districts alone. In 1870 he opened up the first mail route from Waterford to Telemon, which was then all squatterage and he was continually at the authorities to resume and open these lands, with the result that the first selectors appeared early in 1876. For many years in the early days of the Beenleigh Show Society he was an active member, 'for a lengthy period acting as both as judge and steward, Then again for the Beaudesert Society in the same capacities. In 1886 he was appointed to the commission of the peace for the Upper Logan, an appointment which he held at his -death. See more

23.01.2022 The Brisbane Courier Friday 22nd May 1908 p 6. Accident at Logan Village. While rounding up some cattle near Logan Village a young man named Nash was seriously injured owing to his horse falling on him. His head was injured, and though he regained consciousness at about 8.30 p.m. his injuries were so serious that he was sent on to the Beaudesert Hospital. The train in which he was conveyed to the town was over three hours late leaving Bethania Junction, owing to a truck being derailed there.

23.01.2022 Part 4 The Queenslander Saturday 25th February 1893 p 378 In Bahr's mill there was about 4ft. of water, and the stored molasses was washed out from the tanks. The mill is of a primitive kind, and the expenditure of a few pounds will see it fit for service again. There are some very fine patches of cane in this locality, but much anxiety is felt regarding it. It will be some days before the farmers can tell whether the crop has been completely ruined or not. Across the flats,...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Intallment 4 one more to go. Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 2 October 1914, page 8 THE LOGAN PIONEERS part 5 The back block was in the names of A. Wendt, C. Maas. and C. More. A road runs down the side of these two farms from that of the Waterford-Beenleigh to the river. The greater part of three river farms was afterwards bought by H. G. Wolff, and known as Keil sugar plantation. On the other side of this road the first river frontage was that of J. J. and R. ...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Part 2 The Queenslander Saturday 25th February 1893 p 378 At Waterford I found that the approach to the road bridge on the Beenleigh side had been washed away. The main structure was to all appearances undamaged, but the hand rails were almost entirely swept away. Divisional board employees were at work making a temporary bridge over the gap which the water had cut in the embankment, and on the spot were the members of the Divisional Board, Messrs. Schneider (chairman), Will...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Rememberance Day Wednesday RSL Logan Village service at 10.30 at the Camp Cable Monuments in the front of RSL grounds Ollie & Merve Musch Park, Quinsey Creek Rd.

21.01.2022 Christmas is just around the corner

21.01.2022 Last episode of this wonderful story of some of the History of the area. Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 2 October 1914, page 8 THE LOGAN PIONEERS Then we had F. Ayscough, with J. Speltman at the rear, running on to and adjoining Richardson on Dairy Creek. On the river A. Fraser had the next two, with Louis Strachan (father of T.S., chairman of the Tambourine Shire) as his neighbour, who also had a place on the opposite side of the road. The next river frontage... was that of W. Inglis. One of the original selectors of the German pocket W. Thiediecke finding himself too cramped with his large family on his communal plot, bought Strachan's farm in 1871, who then outspanned at the Logan Village, and finally at Jimboomba, where he passed over the Great Divide. We now start again from Water-ford ferry, but on the north side, and the first property is that of Tygum Fitzgerald's head station previous to selection survey in 1863, and at that time held by A. Pimm. Henry Jordan, who was Immigration Agent in England, in 1861-4 all the new comers were designated as "Jordan's lambs" bought the property about 1870, and shortly after went in for cane growing, and erected a mill. The soil proved unsuitable for the growing of cane. Around this property was a stretch of river over three miles, to that we are on the Logan Reserve length of the river before we meet with James Rafter's residence, and close by that of John Waters. Then J. Deerian and T. Colgan came with two farms, and the next that of P. Dunn; and on the opposite side of the road only one farm between the river and the road Charles Corcoran, whilst P. Dunn also had four on that side of the road. We are now in the middle of what was called the Logan Agricultural Reserve. Then John Gavin, with two river blocks, and A. Macpherson accounted for the two on the opposite side. The next three river blocks were those of J. Hull (subsequently occupied by W. Parker and F. McHugh), on the opposite side T. Shaw and P. Sweeney. We now arrive on the opposite side of the river to where we ended on our way up on the south side, and my correspondent will notice that the name mentioned by him, as he states, does not occur as an original selector, but he may be able to locate the place from the names herein given. There are only three in this up river lot that exist in the locality and the name mentioned by my correspondent is not one of them. The others may be traced to the upper districts of Tambourine, Kerry, Bromelton, and Beaudesert. It may also be mentioned as a vary significant fact that, no matter to what part of Queensland one may wander, he is bound to meet with a Britisher who was at an earlier stage a resident of the Logan. North Coast (Byron Bay) Co-operative Co. directors have decided that the company's donation to the War Food Fund will be one per cent in butter per month for three months. The employees fund in ossh comes to not quite .90. See more

21.01.2022 Part 2 of our 4 part series Beaudesert Times Friday 2nd October 1914 p 8. There is a son of W's up here who says that his father took up his abode on the Logan River 50 years ago on the farm that he still occupies. ... I maintained he did not do so..... as I do not remember a name like his as an original selector in those days . . . up to the time of my leaving... , but that he may have, occupied a farm taken up by some one else, Young W. got awfully angry over the affair, s...o, to clear matters a little, would it be possible for you to give the names of those homesteaders, say, half-way up the river towards the present Logan Village (we used to call it the Sawmills), and so convince us." There were one or two occasions in my "Logan Pioneers," which I wish to place on record with that which, has already appeared in print. The great majority of the German emigrants wwhich, when occasion arose, they plied, not only amongst themselves, but for other settlers in various parts, where work was obtainable. Some worked at their trades only amongst themselves, but the majority combined their calling with that of the agriculturist. The first deaths amongst the Ger-man community were, I fancy, that of an infant; the other an adult C. Thumm whose grave is that in the corner of the church ground, in front of the building, and which encroaches upon the road line about 15in. or so, thus throwing the fence line out of plumb. The church ground was reserved from out of the farm of E. Ebert. In answer to my Gayndah correspondent: The first school was held in a big barn of Mr. Charles Wilson's situated just about where the road gates are on the railway near Waterford station. Mr. Fraser was the teacher, and when the present Waterford State School was built he became the first teacher thereat. DOWN THE RIVER. In my previous article I said that the Queensland Cotton Company occupied land on the same stretch of frontage on the opposite side of the river to the German settlement. Many families were introduced by the Manchester folk to start the cultivation of cotton in the new colony on that stretch of land running right back to what is now the Loganholme road. Barnabus Webb, now living in Waterford, with his horse and dray transported. many of the immigrant families from Brisbane to the cotton company in 1864 See more

20.01.2022 We are all getting excited, as we are going to reopen the Museum from Monday. 7 days a week 9-12. If any of our readers would like to come along and join us as a Volunteer this would be a great time to do it. You never know how much fun you will have until you give it a go. Hoping to see some of you on Monday, the more the merrier.

19.01.2022 Part 3 The Queenslander Saturday 25th February 1893 p 378 He said that many people drew supplies who had money in the banks and lent out at interest, and that there was a general sharing up of the goods sent amongst all classes. For the present he thinks there is no necessity to send help, and remarked that those who would apply for it and accept it would in many cases be better off than those who subscribed it. I would draw the attention of the Central Committee to this ma...Continue reading

19.01.2022 The last of our newspaper article. Part 5 The Brisbane Courier Saturday 26th September 1914 p 12. THE LOGAN PIONEERS. We now start again from Waterford ferry, but on the north side, and the first property is that of Tygum Fitzgerald's head station previous to select- tion survey in 1863, and at that time held by A. Pimm. Henry Jordan, who was immigration agent in England in 1861-4 all the new comers... were designated as "Jordan's lambs" brought the property about 1870, and shortly after went in for cane growing, and erected a mill. The soil proved un- suitable for the growing of cane. Around this property was a stretch of river over three miles, so that we are on the Logan Reserve length of the river before we meet with James Rafter's residence, and close by that of John Waters. Then J. Deerian and T. Colgan came with two farms, and the next that of P. Dunne and on the opposite side of the roadonly one farm between the river and the road Charles Corcoran, whilst P. Dunn also had four on that side of the road. We are now in the middle of what was called the Logan Agricultural Reserve. Then John Gavin, with two river blocks, and A. Macpherson accounted for the two on the opposite side. The next three river blocks were those of J. Hull (subsequently occupied by W. Parker and P. McHugh), on the opposite side T. Shaw and P. Sweeney. We now arrive on the opposite side of the river to where we ended on our way up on the south side, and my correspondent will notice that the name mentioned by him, as he states, does not occur as an original selector, but he may be able to locate the place from the names herein given. There are only three in this up- river lot that exist in the locality to- day, and the name mentioned by my correspondent is not one of them. The others may be traced to the upper districts of Tambourine, Kerry, Bromelton, and Beaudesert. It may also be mentioned as a very significant fact that, no matter to what part of Queensland one may wander, he is bound to meet with a Britisher who was at an earlier stage a resident of the Logan. See more

19.01.2022 Part 2 The Brisbane Courier Saturday 26th September 1914 p 12. THE LOGAN PIONEERS. DOWN THE RIVER. In my previous article I said that the Queensland Cotton Company occupied land on the same stretch of frontage on the opposite side of the river to the German settlement. Many families were introduced by the Manchester folk to start the cultivation of cotton in the new colony on that stretch of land running right back to what is now the Loganholme-road. Barnabus Webb, now livin...g in Waterford, with his horse and dray transported many of the immigrant families from Brisbane to the cotton Company in 1864. After many trials the project was abandoned by the company, and the various families took up homesteads of their own in other parts, notably towards Logan Village way. The Cotton Company had also plantations at Nerang and Pimpama. At both places a fair amount of the staple was gathered in 1865, and some from the latter plantation was sold in England for 1/- per lb. The fibre was considered of excellent quality. Would it not be a rather payable industry if farmers could obtain that price now instead of about a third of the value. If such were the case then there would be something different to the closed up factory at Ipswich. The new settlers were taken to the Nerang location from Brisbane by special steamer the trip occupied three weeks! The road from Brisbane was by way of Logan Bridge (as described in my previous article), then from Logan Bridge to what was known, as the Five Burnt Posts (a railway gatehouse is now at this place, half way between the Logan Village and Jimboomba), thence across Quinzeh Flats, through Barr's Scrub, and the Albert River was crossed at what we know as Dunn's Falls, thence the present road to Pimpama. The first selector on the river going downward was R. Harvey, who occupied the frontage to half way down the long reach visible from the present Loganholme ferry. This afterwards became, about 1873, the sugar plantation of Fryar and Strachan. Then came J. Murray with G. Morton adjoining; then S. S. Priday had a big block. This gentleman, before coming to the colony, was a sergeant of police in Manchester, and like many the others was dazzled by the prospectus of the Cotton Company. See more

18.01.2022 Installment No. 2. Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 7 November 1924, page 8 For a number of years in the early days of the Divisional Board he was one of the auditors of the Tabragalba Board. In 1890 he was elected for No 2 for a term. He did not seek re-election, but took active party in many of the candidatures since, and his many activities for the welfare of district generally would occupy too great a space to mention here. During a long illness the Rev. J.... Harding-ham was a constant attendant, and he ministered at the last rites , at Christ Church, Veresdale and at the graveside at Woodhill cemetery. Deceased left a widow and family, of four sons and five daughters and seventeen grandchildren to mourn his loss. Two sons were at the Great War, one of whom paid the sacrifice. The attendance at the graveside was large and representative of all parts of the district. The following sent wreaths Loving wife and family, Mr and Mrs Jos Day, Mrs and Mrs N Everdell, all at Scotswood, Mr and Mrs Manning, Mr and Mrs C W Adsett, Mr and Mrs G C. Markwell, Vi. and Vivian, Mr and Mrs James Hiscock, Mrs and Mrs O J Day, Mrs W Day. Mrs and Mrs M. Begley, Mr and Mrs H Hallett, Mr and Mrs T Day, all at Townsvale, Nettie and children, Mr and Mrs Loakes and Annie, loving wife, sons and daughters, Mr and Mrs P Byrne, Lady Henry Phipps and family, Mr. and Mrs J McGrath and family, Mr Mrs J A Willson and family, Kitty! and Roy Willson, Mr and Mrs T Begley and family, Mr and Mrs W Bishop and family, F W and E Newnham, Mr Dun and family, Mr and Mrs A Day and family, A Dew, Mr and Mrs Jack Hopkins, Mr and Mrs J Day and George, Alice Schooth and Lily Flesser, Mr and J G Ferguson See more

18.01.2022 Another little gem of a photo from the Beaudesert Rail. Looking back as you turned a bend in the line, the red carriage at the back is the McDonalds Carriage.

18.01.2022 The last of this fascinating story Part 6 The Queenslander Saturday 25th February 1893 p 378 Our Cleveland correspondent on Tuesday sent us the following:Mr. John Pitt, of Allerton Ferry, Lower Logan, who was in Cleveland this morning, states the flood in the Logan was at its greatest height at 12 o'clock on Sunday night last, and remained at that height until 7 o'clock on Monday morning, when it commenced to fall. The level was just 3ft. lower than the flood of 1887. He ...has lost about 100 worth of crops, but other farmers have lost everything, including pigs and poultry. The horses and cattle were in every case driven early to higher ground. On Sunday morning, all the farmers of the southern side of the river were camped on the slope of Yellowwood Mountain. A singular feature of this flood was its being confined to the Logan River, the Albert not being flooded, the waters of which were not in any place over its banks, so that the people who were flooded out could and did get supplies of meat and rations from Yatala and Beenleigh. The lessee of Alberton ferry placed his pigs and poultry on his punt, which he anchored in midstream, where they remained until today. The flood reached to the wallplate of the ferryman's house on the river bank. He had about 80 bushels of corn stowed away in the roof, and it escaped injury. So far as can be ascertained none of the farm buildings and houses were washed away. Bauer and Rafehould's sugar mills were inundated to the height of the clarifiers, fifteen tanks of molasses in Bauer's mill being destroyed. Hundreds of acres of sugar-cane and maize were under water, the latter being utterly destroyed. On Saturday morning, as a boy named Charles Crosswell was driving H. Day's cart over Serpentine Creek on his way from Gramsow to Redland Bay after delivering meat the flood waters were rushing over the bridge like a mill-race. The horse lost its footing, and both animal, cart, and driver were washed into the torrent. The boy swam to land, but the horse and cart were not seen again. See more

17.01.2022 Today Sunday last day for ooshie swap. This has been a community swap, no sales.

17.01.2022 Reading these newspaper articles, helps to keep our History alive, it also lets us see how important the Pioneers of Logan Village were, and how their family members spread throughout Queensland. Part 1 The Brisbane Courier Saturday 26th September 1914 p 12. THE LOGAN PIONEERS. By F. W. H. "F. W. H.," whose interesting article on ''Logan Pioneers" we published some months ago, writes : ...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Starting to document our new return. It will take some time, but it will all be well documented for anyone to enquire about. There will also be lists which will be put into posts on the page.

16.01.2022 The doo drop inn is in full swing for wonderful christmas gifts

16.01.2022 Even though it is a public holiday, we are open this morning.

15.01.2022 Part 3 Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 2 October 1914, page 8 THE LOGAN PIONEERS By F. W. H. " F. W. H.," After many trials the project was abandoned by the company, and the various families took up homesteads of their own in other parts, notably towards Logan Village way. The Cotton Company had also plantations at Nerang and Pimpama. At both places a fair amount of the staple was gathered in 1865, and some from the latter plantation was sold in England for 1/-... per lb. The fibre was considered of excel-lent quality. Would it not be a rather payable industry if farmers could obtain that price now instead of about, a third of the value! If such were the case, then there would be something different to the closed up factory at Ipswich. The new settlers were taken to the Nerang location from Brisbane by special steamer the trip occupied three week! The road from Brisbane was by way of Logan Bridge (as described in my previous article), then from Logan Bridge to what was known as the Five Burnt Posts (a railway gatehouse is now at this piece half way between the Logan Village and Jimboomba), thence across Quinseh Flats, through Barr's Scrub, and the Albert River was crossed at what we know as Dunn's Falls, thence the present road to Pimpama. The first selector on the river going downward was R. Harvey, who occupied the frontage to half way down the long reach visible from the present Loganholme ferry. This afterwards became, about 1873, the sugar plantation of Fryar and Strachan. Then came J. Murray, with G. Morton adjoining ; then S. S. Priday had big block. This gentle-man, before coming to the colony, was a sergeant of police in Manchester, and like many of the others was dazzled by the prospectus of the Cot-ton Company. His credentials being A1, he joined the Queensland force, and was put In charge of the first police station on the Logan (Water-ford) in 1865, the barracks being situated next the entrance to Tygum. This ground was lately used to agricultural pursuits in the Fatherland, whilst others were versed in various trades, sold by the Government. Adjoining Priday, and on the river we had E. E. Just, L. R. Fabian, R. Fabian, J. Graham, and F. James, whose boundary was California Creek. On the opposite side of the creek and adjoining the Government road, we had F. Rachow and P. Schroeder; also on the opposite side of the creek, but abutting on to the river A. von Senden and P. Schroeder; and then came the farm, also on the river, which afterwards C. Wilson (of Waterford) bought, and erected a sugar mill Gramsow. We now return, taking the opposite bank of the river, and keep within the nearest Government roads, to the waterway. First on the river we have the farm of F. Sarerm, then Mar-tin Hollorf, and H. Zornig. See more

15.01.2022 Market Day tomorrow, ooshie swap at the museum.

15.01.2022 Question time. Can anyone tell us what this could have been used for. The handle can be moved, there is a circle within the handle, and the tube as you can see has a pointed end. We dont know where this has come from it is amongst items found under a bench.

14.01.2022 As our Readers might have noticed we are trying to document the cemetery. There are at least 4 graves with headstones which are not in English. Should any body be able to help us to interpret these we would certainly welcome you help. There are 2 which I think could be Russian or European and 1 which could be Asian. Not sure of the other. Thanks in advance.

12.01.2022 Joseph Cramp Photos from the Rats of Tobruk

12.01.2022 Another wonderful surprise. We are now the proud owners of a WW11 army dress uniform. In great condition, so another mannequin is in order. These items are from the Stenhouse family. ALSO more writings from Sheila Stenhouse who was an avid historian of the area. Her Daughter dropped in today and gave us so much information. There is also a booklet which Shiela wrote on the school 100 years. NOW the next thing is we are in need of more Volunteers. There is so much to be documented from this deposit today, it will take us months to do, but if we had another couple of helpers it would be so good.

12.01.2022 Great excitement indeed. Our Metal detector fellows have found another 3 grave markers. Hard work, as the metal is not easily found. Also we are now the proud owner of a top hat made in 1903 Sydney, together with its carry box. More photos to follow.

11.01.2022 What excitement this morning, when the Logan City Historical Museum came for a visit to ask questions, about the History of the Kingston Butter factory, and in return they have returned to us "The Logan Village State School Visitors Register". The first entry is dated 12th November 1875. I was speechless this is such a wonderful document. There are also the signatures of all who attended the 1975 100 year celebrations. I cannot thank the Logan City Historical Museum enough.

11.01.2022 Installment # 3 of the Logan Village Stgate School's Visitors Book. This finishes the official visitors list, next installment is the list of Guests who attended the 100th year celebrations. 14th October 1896 Jas. Enright RC Clergyman Catholic Much credit is due to the teacher Miss Mooney first for the neatness of the school grounds, I was very pleased with the manners and the neatness of the children which reflects good credit in Miss Mooney. On examining the children fou...Continue reading

11.01.2022 The turning of the Sod for the new Village Green playground etc

10.01.2022 Markets on the green today. What a lovely day to enjoy the outdoors.

08.01.2022 This is going to be a week worth of reading. One of the biggest floods in the area 1893, as you read through this you can just imagine the heart ache and worry of the people living in the area. The Queenslander Saturday 25th February 1893 p 378 THE LOGAN DISTRICT. HEAVY AGRICULTURAL LOSSES. (BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) BEENLEIGH, February 21. ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Sorry to everyone who might have wished to come to the Museum on Monday which was supposed to be our opening day for the year. DUE TO COVID we are now in lock down with everyone else in Logan City. Depending on the outcome and the announcement on Monday Afternoon we will keep you posted.

08.01.2022 Installment 2 of our Visitors book for the Logan Village State School 22nd May 1893 H Booth Music ?? One of the most orderly schools that I have met in my 20 years travels, in the Australian Colonies. 29th June 1893 Bessie Cusack ... Tamborine 21st November Isaac Quinn Brisbane This is the first time I have visited this school and I have much pleasure in stating that I was agreeably surprised at the orderly manner of the children which reflects great credit on their teacher. 22nd March 1894 H C Davis The Bulletin Sydney The children are orderly and attentive and the teacher has them well under control I consider that a more suitable building should be attained. 22nd May 1894 James Terras Having visited a country school in Australia for the first time, I was muche struck by the general efficiency discipline and greatness of the scholars which reflects great credit on their teacher. 17th August 1894 Herbert Laudy I have much pleasure in recording the satisfaction I derived from visitng the above school. I have seen many in the outer colonies and their schools compares very favourable. Miss Mooney has them well under control and they seem fond of her. The pupils writing singing and attendance conduct seems to me above the average. 8th July 1895 H I Balaam Beaudesert Being the first time I have visited this school I find the children very orderly and attentive and much credit is due to the teacher Miss Mooney. 26th August 1895 S Cochrane Valley Brisbane This being the first time that I visited this school, I was surprised to see how far the children all advanced. Miss Mooney reflects greatly credit for the way that she has kept this school together, since it has been opened. 8th October 1895 H M McNaught Evangelist Brisbane I do not think that even in Brisbane or elsewhere that I have had the pleasure of visiting a nicest school for children what a comfort it is for their parents to have it in this country village. The children are very quiet and seemingly attentive to their work and all to me seem in advance of their age. They must be well attended to my their faithful active teacher. 36 on the Roll almost too much for one teacher they sing beautifully.

08.01.2022 A great big thank you to our Metal detector genius., He has found 2 grave markers. No where near any graves. But due to our recording of the cemetery, we are sure where they belong. Hope we find some more.

07.01.2022 Pleasehelp find these medals

07.01.2022 Part 5 The Queenslander Saturday 25th February 1893 p 378 Logan Village has not been spared in the general disaster. The railway station-master was forced to seek refuge on high land, and the line was blocked by heavy logs which floated on to it. The whole of the farms on the-river flats were submerged, but the farmers are hopeful regarding late crops of maize and potatoes. As compared with the flood of 1887 the inundation of last Saturday and Sunday seems to-vary considera...Continue reading

06.01.2022 This is the start of the Logan Village State School Visitors Book. 12th November 1875 until 23rd August 1975. We will post this in installments. Some of the writing is not readable, but here is the best we can do. Please comment, it will help to keep the History of our Lovely School alive. 12th November 1875 35 children in attendance. I thoroughly approve of Mr Shaw’s teaching. Improvement in children Very good in a short time. I can prove it from my own. 31st Mar...ch 1876 Reverand James Gilbertson Looked in for a few minutes; Found 13 children present just after morning. All at reading and writing lessons. 11th August 1875 George Richardson Order and teaching good. 4th June 1877 Lewis Strathan I have not seen this school before since it came under the same teacher. I am surprised at the good order of the children their cleanliness and good manners. The numbers efficiency in their lessons (?? Missing) 20th November 1887 S V L Walsh Pleased with the soorley condition of the children and the general of teaching. Rob Wilander PM Beenleigh Visited the school for the purpose of seeing if the Boy Morris Tchinglen attended the school regularly and the progress he was making. 21st April 1887 Thomas C Beirne South Brisbane Agreeably surprised at the orderly conduct and respectful manner of the children which I consider reflects the greatest credit to the teacher. 1st June 1887 Louisa Ball Tamborine 4th June 1888 Thomas Strachan The teacher ?? and kind the children good. Who would not be a child to be taught nice more. Miss Mooney is a teacher here now. Dieu et mon Droit. 22nd August 1888 Thomas Jones PM Minister Toowong I am been pleased indeed with my visit to the school. The teacher has splendid control over the scholars and blends kindness with ability to bring the children and in their education I was also much pleased with the general proficiency of the scholars. 22nd August 1888 Edward Night PM Minister Veresdale 34 children in attendance very orderly and attentive. 30th October Dr D L Presbyterian clergy Have much pleasure in stating that this school is remarkably well conducted 34 children present and all working well. 13th February 1890 Albert E Foy Primitive Methodist Minister 27 present and very much pleased with the school The Scholars are very neat in appearance, attentive in manner and the whole are under excellent control. In the matter of writing exercises and the children are exceedingly neat. 30th January 1893 W Steele Gympie I am much pleasure in stating that this is the first time I have visited the school and find Miss Mooney very obliging and the scholars are very orderly and attentive and all the work is done exceedingly neat by the children.

06.01.2022 Part 1 of a 4 part article. A lot of our Pioneer families are mentioned in this article from the Beaudesert Times. Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 2 October 1914, page 8 THE LOGAN PIONEERS By F. W. H. " F. W. H.," whose interesting article on "Logan Pioneers" we published some months ago writes: Many thanks for the trouble you took, in publishing my notes on the above subject a few months back. May I again trespass upon your space for an addition that I omitte...d upon that occasion. Also for the obligement of many correspondents who wish for "more of our early day readings." This may be satisfied by the replies to the below correspondents' queries. Mrs. M. B. , Gayndah, writing me, says : "Was much interested in your letter on 'How the Germans came to the Logan.' It brought, back memories of those long ago days, for I was a girl of about 6 years when my people settled there, and I remember a lot of those new chum Germans making their camp at our place the night on their return from that of your folks. .. . Father has often told as yarns of those early days, ... I remember going to school some years after (and there are others here who did likewise then and since. . .), and the subject of these schooldays sprang up again with reading your letter, and without giving our divergent opinions several wish to know if you could give the exact location of that first school." From Lismore (New South Wales) the writer says: "There are several white-headed old blokes in this district who hailed from the Lower Logan years ago. . . . Now and again we meet. . . . and your letter recently published brought back to my recollection names of many whom I had forgotten their exact position in the landmarks, ... We were settled in January, 1865, down the river; but another hoary-headed bloke says that his people had a selection on the river - further down years before that. Now, as you have given the names of original early settlers, other than those Teuton families about Waterford, could you oblige by, say, giving those names as far down the Logan as the mouth of California Creek." From Mackay: " I left the Logan in l879. . . , See more

06.01.2022 Cleaning through our odds and sods which have been returned to us, we have now some more of the Old School Photos. These will be scanned, calatogued and available for all to look at.

05.01.2022 Can anyone tell us some stories about riding on the Beaudersert Rail when it was in operation. Also did you ever get to sit in the McDonald's carriage?

04.01.2022 A big applause and congratulations tothe Logan City Historical Musuem for celebrating their 30th birthdat today. All the volunteers who helped to put it all together should be very proud of their display and wonderful afternoon tea. It is well worth the visit.

03.01.2022 Part 3 The Queenslander Saturday 25th February 1893 p 378 He said that many people drew supplies who had money in the banks and lent out at interest, and that there was a general sharing up of the goods sent amongst all classes. For the present he thinks there is no necessity to send help, and remarked that those who would apply for it and accept it would in many cases be better off than those who subscribed it. I would draw the attention of the Central Committee to this m...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 2 October 1914, page 8 THE LOGAN PIONEERS Part 4 A road here divides this farm from J. Nicholus and C. Warnholtz, which is opposite the mouth of California Creek. Then J. Carmody and J. Quail next a road here again comes down on to the river. We are now on the reach seen from Loganholme ferry. On the frontage the farms of C. Tesch, and that of the Hinchcliffe Bros., which adjoins on the original Brisbane-Beenleigh road, and the... back farms were those of C. H. Fien, F. Mollenhagen, H. Bubach, and H. Olge; J. Stern, W. Pinnow, W. Spann, W. Herbst, W. Bubach and C. Toms farm was on the river bend, and up to the present ferry road into Beenleigh ; at the top corner of this farm in the 1879-80's, when sugar was the sole salvation of the Logan, after the cot-ton had failed, one J. Macmillan had a store and a butcher's shop. Running back from this were the holdings of A. Zander, H. Rossman, E. Prlllwills, and C. Tesch, W. Enkleman, J. Ruff, C. C. and H. Bock, and J. Hiss. Now, at Loganholme ferry steps, we look over the fence on the farm in the names of G. Braihan, C. Palm, W. Enkleman, and A. Slater; though this farm was only 80 acres in extent, it had the unique position, owing to the contour of the river, of having four small reaches on its water boundary, 40 chains of main road frontage, and 11 chains from road to river divides it from the next farm that of C. Rein-hard ; at the back, that of H. Kheler and E. Ebeling, on the corner of which farm is the railway gate house on the Waterford-Beenleigh road. The next river farm was that of J. C. Rumpf and C. Tesch, at the back N. Mewing. The joint names of W, Albrecht, N. and H. Mowing, and J. Jager accounted for the next, with W. Albrecht the forest farm at the back. Then Alexander Beaton, on whose original place Holmview railway station stands. Beaton's hut was just inside the rail-way gates, and it was here that, Pedler Bode met his death at the hands of Momberger and Schaig. See more

02.01.2022 Hoping that everyone is having a great Chistmas Day , spent with family and friends. See you all in the New Year. We reopen on the 11th January.

01.01.2022 Would anyone know of the identity of the woman in this photo? The photo has nothing on the back of it other than a number.