Contributed by Ron Gillinder
THE Glasshouse History Group has completed another successful year of recalling and sharing their early memories of the district at their monthly meetings at the Glasshouse Neighbourhood Centre (behind the Post Office).
Did you know that a broom-throwing competition for the ladies was a feature of the Beerwah Charity Sports Day in 1971? Also, that William H Harvey won a prize medallion for his Fruit Display at the 1909 National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland’s annual show (now known as the Ekka).
The schedule of monthly meetings identifies a different theme for each occasion and a dedicated group of local history enthusiasts regularly rise to the challenge to share their memories, objects or photographs related to the theme. During 2025 the themes have included: ‘Old Sporting Equipment’, ‘Parlour Games’, ‘Old Motoring Maps’, ‘Personal Collections & Curiosities’, ‘Childhood Fun & Games’ and ‘Old Timepieces & Wrist Watches’.
A Christmas lunch has been the Group’s traditional way of celebrating the close of another active year. Core members of the Group have been attending this Christmas event since 2008.
The monthly community meetings are expected to recommence on Tuesday 17 February 2026, at 1.30pm. To be confirmed early in the New Year.
