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Want to know more about the region’s heritage?

Discover hidden treasures and little-known facts about the region’s history and heritage. Explore the Sunshine Coast’s network of cultural heritage places and community museums.

Visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Please note: Every attempt has been made to ensure the information contained within this guide is correct at the time of printing. The product, services and information given are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at any time. Inclusion or exclusion is not to be construed as endorsement of a particular operation. The publisher, Sunshine Coast Council, expressly disclaims any liability to any entity for loss, costs or damages of whatsoever nature arising out of or connected with its reliance on the contents of this publication. All material is subject to copyright. This guide is not an exhaustive list of heritage experiences in the region but it is the most comprehensive.

How to use this guide Colour coding Each heritage site in this guide offers a unique Sunshine Coast experience. Sites are located on the map and colour coded by the types listed below: Aboriginal sites Historic sites

Museums and heritage places Historical societies and research collections

Icons A selection of icons have been created to symbolise the facilities available at each site featured in this guide.

Contents

Aboriginal sites 10 01 Axe Grinding Grooves 11 02 Baroon Pocket 13 03 Bora Ring 15

Historic sites 16 04 Palmwoods Heritage Tramway 17 05 Dularcha Railway Tunnel 19 06 Eumundi School of Arts Hall 21 07 Kings Beach Pavilion 23 08 Moreton Central Sugar Mill Worker’s Housing 25 09 Moreton Central Sugar Mill Tramway 27 10 Site of the SS Dicky Wreck 29 11 The Big Pineapple 31

4 Discovery guide Museums and Heritage Places 32 12 Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct 33 and Mary Grigor Centre 35 13 Buderim Pioneer Cottage 37 14 Lighthouses 39 15 Caloundra RSL Military Display 41 16 Discover Eumundi 43 17 Fairview 45 18 Kenilworth Historical Museum 47 19 Landsborough Museum 49 20 Maleny Pioneer Village 51 21 Maroochy RSL Military Museum 53 22  and District Museum 55 23 Air Museum 57 24 Spirit of Cobb and Co 59 25 Yandina Historic House 61

Historical societies and research collections 62 26 Bli Bli on Maroochy Historical Society Inc. 63 27 Caloundra Family History Research Inc. 65 28 Genealogy Sunshine Coast Resource Centre 67 29 Peachester History Committee Inc. 69

Discovery guide 5 Cultural Heritage Levy Sunshine Coast ratepayers pay a Cultural Heritage Levy. The levy is charged per household and is included in the rates payment.

The levy aims to: • protect cultural places such as buildings and other significant sites • raise people’s awareness of the value of local heritage • celebrate the cultural heritage of the Sunshine Coast.

Cultural Heritage News Visit council’s website to subscribe to the Cultural Heritage eNewsletter, Heritage Hype.

6 Discovery guide Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan The Heritage Plan provides a holistic framework for the identification, conservation and management of the region’s heritage until 2020 and aims to cover all aspects of the Sunshine Coast’s cultural and natural heritage.

The plan sets out council’s vision for heritage – Our heritage is our gift for the future.

Sunshine Coast Heritage Reference Group The Sunshine Coast Heritage Reference Group (SCHRG) advises council on the Heritage Levy program and on preserving and accessing heritage on the Sunshine Coast. SCHRG is an endorsed group comprising heritage specialists and members of the community.

Visit council’s website to view the current Cultural Heritage Levy Program Budget. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Discovery guide 7 8 Discovery guide Mayor’s Welcome

We all remember places and stories, people and things from our past – and we know how important these are to us personally and to our families, because they help us understand who we are.

As a community, it is the sharing of our history that shapes our identity as a people and what it means to be a resident of the Sunshine Coast.

To keep that meaning safe, we need to define our story, and what better way than with a tangible link with the past – whether it is by physical historical marker or by connecting with the local communities that know and value their history best.

Through this guide, council aims to encourage the community to understand those markers, to visit those communities, to listen, to read and to feel connected with this region that we call the Sunshine Coast.

While it offers only a snapshot into our history, it is a great way to immerse yourself in the region’s cultural heritage and celebrate who we are.

Mayor Mark Jamieson

Discovery guide 9 Aboriginal sites

10 Discovery guide Axe Grinding Grooves 01 Little Rocky Creek, Old Road, Landsborough The Kabi Kabi First Nation People welcome you. These are Culturally Significant Sites to the Kabi Kabi First Nation Peoples, the recognised Traditional Owners in this Region.

Please do not build or modify this area in any way, as you may disturb or damage a Culturally Significant Site.

This site holds an important connection to previous generations living traditionally on this Country. The area was part of daily life and a key resource area for axe making. The grinding grooves are evidence of the many generations who have lived on and looked after this land. The site was likely to have been shared between both Jinibara and Kabi Kabi People.

Discovery guide 11 12 Discovery guide Baroon Pocket 02 Narrows Road, Montville Baroon Pocket was the focus for one of the best known gatherings of Aboriginal people in .

The gathering coincided with the fruiting of numerous bunya trees in the area, occurring every three years when the fruit was most prolific. People travelled to Baroon Pocket from throughout South East Queensland and northern , using pathways that provided safe passage through the traditional countries of other groups. Nearby Mill Hill Road and Obi Obi Creek were such pathways.

Baroon Pocket is in the traditional country of the Nalbo clan of the Jinibara People, determined Native Title holders, and mountain people of South East Queensland. The Jinibara People proudly displayed their connection to the forested hills of their country by using symbolic fern designs in their body paint.

Discovery guide 13 14 Discovery guide Bora Ring 03 Rapkins Road off Johnston Road,

The Kabi Kabi First Nation People welcome you. These are Culturally Significant Sites to the Kabi Kabi First Nation Peoples, the recognised Traditional Owners in this Region.

Please do not build or modify this area in any way, as you may disturb or damage a Culturally Significant Site.

In this region, boras are called durns. The durn is a large raised circle of earth made by women. A smaller circle, known as a kippa, was located about 60m away and connected to the durn by a pathway. Male initiates used the kippa for learning and ceremony. The fragile earthworks of bora grounds are easily damaged.

Discovery guide 15 Historic sites

Did you know? The walking track follows a path of approximately 2000 metres (4000 metres return). An information shelter is located at the base of the wheelchair friendly access ramp. Guided tours are available by appointment.

16 Discovery guide Buderim Palmwoods Heritage 04 Tramway Walk 4A Telco Road, Buderim

The Buderim to Palmwoods tramway was a narrow gauge (2ft 6in) railway built to service the needs of the farmers and residents of Buderim and district. It enabled farm produce, fruit, and timber to access via the main-line at Palmwoods. The first tram ran in 1914 and the last in 1935.

A portion of the original railway remains, running adjacent to Mons Road. The track has examples of the cut-and-fill process to create a gentle gradient for the train through the steep terrain. There are remnants of the original sleepers, and some rock faces show remains of the drill holes used to dynamite the rocks.

Cost: Free.

T 07 5476 9509 E [email protected] www.buderim.com/tramway

Discovery guide 17 18 Discovery guide Dularcha Railway Tunnel 05 , off Paget Street, Mooloolah Dularcha Railway Tunnel is a state heritage-listed railway tunnel south of Mooloolah township. It was built in 1891 by T Jesser & Company and it is also known as North Coast Line No 1: Mooloolah tunnel.

The Dularcha Railway Tunnel is significant as part of the original formation of the track between Brisbane and Maryborough. The Tunnel provides evidence of the importance of the railway as a means of transportation, and its expansion north, in the late 1880s.

The boundaries of the Dularcha National Park, gazetted in 1922, were created around the railway line enabling steam train travelling passengers to view a part of Queensland’s forests.

Discovery guide 19 20 Discovery guide Eumundi School of Arts Hall 06 63 Memorial Drive, Eumundi Eumundi School of Arts is a state heritage-listed hall at Memorial Drive, Eumundi. It was designed by William David Fenwick and built in 1912 by William Henry Bytheway. When the hall first opened on November 15, 1912, the School of Arts building was considered one of the finest buildings on the Sunshine Coast.

For more than 100 years, the hall has hosted many different activities including card nights, indoor bowls, badminton, roller skating and debutante balls. Today the hall can be booked as a wedding venue or for events and is used for activities including yoga, calisthenics, dance classes and various community meetings.

Open: By appointment.

T 07 5442 8762 E [email protected] www.eumundihistoricalassn.org/school-of-arts-hall

Discovery guide 21 22 Discovery guide Kings Beach Pavilion 07 Ormonde Terrace, Kings Beach, Caloundra The former Landsborough Shire Council built the Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion in 1937 as part of a large development scheme designed to make Kings Beach a premier holiday attraction.

The state heritage-listed Pavilion designed by Clifford E Plant, is a rare example of the built environment at Caloundra in the 1930s.

According to the local press of the day, the dressing sheds were designed as to be a functional and aesthetic addition to the beach. Featuring brick and plaster with a red roof, the building adds a touch of vivid colour to the already picturesque scene.

The Pavilion has remained in use since 1937 and captures the spirit of our holiday heritage.

Open: Daily 6am to 2pm. Cost: Free.

Discovery guide 23 24 Discovery guide Moreton Central 08 Sugar Mill Worker’s Housing 5 and 7 Mill Street and 14 and 16 Bury Street, Nambour

Moreton Central Sugar Mill Worker’s Housing is a group of buildings added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2008. The cottages on Mill Street are the former residences of senior staff of the Moreton Central Sugar Mill Company, and were built between 1897 and 1917. The house on Bury Street, with its extensive garden and mature trees, was formerly the residence of the mill manager and was completed in 1911. The provision of housing to workers was a practice common to a number of industries in isolated areas or new towns, and these buildings provide rare surviving evidence of the sugar industry that powered the economy of Nambour from 1897 to 2003.

Please note: these historic properties are not open to the public.

Discovery guide 25 Did you know? Laden cane trains travelling between Nambour’s shops and commercial buildings featured on many postcard views of the town.

26 Discovery guide Moreton Central Sugar Mill 09 Cane Tramway Howard Street, Mill Street, Currie Street, Nambour

The Moreton Central Sugar Mill operated between 1897 and 2003. The tramway network that connected the mill with cane farms was a key factor in the success of the mill. The line between Nambour and Coolum was also used for passengers in the 1920s and 1930s and was instrumental in the development of tourism in the region.

The cane tramway was laid directly in the centre of the roadway, and the state heritage-listed tracks can still be seen in Howard and Mill Streets today.

E [email protected] www.nambour.com

Discovery guide 27 Did you know? Dicky Beach is one of few recreational beaches in the world to be named after a shipwreck.

Image: Andrew Katic.

28 Discovery guide Site of the SS Dicky Wreck 10 Beerburrum Street, Dicky Beach, Caloundra The SS Dicky was an iron-hulled steamer, driven ashore at Caloundra during heavy seas in February 1893.

For 122 years the shipwreck remained on the beach that now bears its name. Decades of storms and cyclones gradually reduced the once mighty iron steamer to a remnant of its former self.

A long term management strategy was developed to preserve the SS Dicky. Sunshine Coast Council removed the exposed elements of the wreck on 30 July 2015. The main portion of the keel and hull remain buried at the beach and may be uncovered in extreme tidal conditions.

Interpretive works, reflecting community memories of the wreck, are planned in the adjacent park and surrounds.

Discovery guide 29 Did you know? Queensland Heritage Registered icon, the Big Pineapple, was visited by Prince Charles and Princess Diana on 12 April 1983.

30 Discovery guide The Big Pineapple 11 76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye The Big Pineapple complex, including the iconic 16m high Big Pineapple structure, associated tramway, train, attractions, plantations and buildings, is important in demonstrating the development of agri-tourism and roadside attractions in Queensland.

Since opening in 1971, the Big Pineapple has had a special association with thousands of road-tripping tourists on the old . A popular landmark tourist attraction, the Big Pineapple is the most photographed BIG thing on the Sunshine Coast!

Open: Daily 9am to 4pm. Cost: Free entry to viewing deck.

T 07 5442 3102 E [email protected] www.bigpineapple.com.au

Discovery guide 31 Museums and Heritage places

32 Discovery guide Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct 12 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains Built in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage-listed property and the oldest surviving residence in the Glass House Mountains. A lunch stop and staging post for Cobb and Co coaches on the Brisbane to Gympie goldfields route, the house also provided accommodation for travellers. It is furnished with original domestic items, providing a unique glimpse into early life on the Sunshine Coast. The Friends of Bankfoot House offer engaging guided tours and presentations of the house and grounds.

Open: Last Sunday of the month 10am to 3pm or by appointment. Bookings welcomed for tour groups, schools and visitors. Cost: Adults $5. Children free.

T 07 5493 0197 (Wednesday only) E [email protected] heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Places/Bankfoot-House

Discovery guide 33 Did you know? In 1870 – The Brisbane Courier newspaper reported Mary Grigor’s good results on the preservation of meat. Using bisulphite of lime Mary was able to serve meat that was 12 days old, without refrigeration.

34 Discovery guide Mary Grigor Centre 12 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains The Mary Grigor Centre is an interpretive, archival and visitor centre supporting the significant collection of Bankfoot House. The centre houses a work room for care of the collections including air conditioned store for paper based items and a dedicated space for interpretation and display. It adds another dimension for visitors to Bankfoot House including tour groups, individuals and schools. The Centre also has a multi-purpose space available for use by community groups and organisations for events and meetings.

Open: Available for hire. Cost: On application.

T 07 5420 8600 E [email protected] https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Places/ Mary-Grigor-Centre

Discovery guide 35 Did you know? The Pioneer Cottage was built by JK Burnett from local materials, including tallow wood, white beech and red cedar.

36 Discovery guide Buderim Pioneer Cottage 13 5 Ballinger Crescent, Buderim The Pioneer Cottage is an original historic Buderim house built around 1882. Now a museum, the house remains a living piece of local history filled with heritage furniture, home wares, period decor, photographs, clothing and fascinating curios from our past.

The Buderim Historical Society was established in 1966 and works to preserve and maintain the Pioneer Cottage, and the history of the area.

Open: Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm. Cost: Adults $5. Children $1.

T 07 5450 1966 www.buderim.qld.au/history www.buderim.com/pioneer-cottage

Discovery guide 37 Did you know? In 1910 an incandescent vapour light was installed at the Caloundra Lighthouse – the first of its kind in Queensland. Mariners considered it the key to successfully traversing .

38 Discovery guide Caloundra Lighthouses 14 3–6 Terrace, Caloundra The Caloundra Lighthouses mark the entry to Moreton Bay and the North West Channel, the main shipping route into Brisbane. The 1896 lighthouse is the oldest surviving building in Caloundra and was replaced by the new Signal Station, Light and Radar Installation in 1968.

The Friends of Caloundra Lighthouses provide guided tours of the buildings, allowing visitors to explore these icons and learn more about the part they played in the history of the town.

Open: Second and fourth Saturday of the month 9am to 3pm or by appointment. Cost: Adults $2. Children free.

T 07 5491 7654 www.sunshinecoastplaces.com.au

Discovery guide 39 40 Discovery guide Caloundra RSL Military Display 15 19 West Terrace, Caloundra The Caloundra RSL Military Display is a time capsule of unique collectibles and memorabilia from the First World War though to more recent conflicts. It is of great historical and educational value to the Caloundra RSL and the wider community.

Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 2pm, or group bookings by appointment. Cost: Free.

T 07 5438 5800 E [email protected] www.caloundrarsl.com.au/sub-branch/military-display

Discovery guide 41 Did you know? The name Eumundi is thought to be derived from Ngumundi or Huonmundy, the name of a local Aboriginal warrior.

42 Discovery guide Discover Eumundi Heritage 16 and Visitor Centre Corner of Gridley Street and Memorial Drive, Eumundi

The centre features displays on early Eumundi settlers, industries and contemporary history including the famous Eumundi Markets. It includes natural history and a collection of Indigenous artefacts from the region. Wan’din’in (meaning a gathering of people) at the rear of Discover Eumundi is a multi purpose arts space used for arts and heritage related exhibitions. Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, Sunday 10am to 1pm. Historic walks of the town are available to groups by appointment. Cost: Free. T 07 5442 8762 E [email protected] www.discovereumundi.com

Discovery guide 43 Did you know? The house was built from white beech timber logged and pit-sawn on the property and is one of the oldest surviving residences in the area.

44 Discovery guide Fairview 17 (also known as Pattemore House) 15 Porters Lane, Maleny

Fairview is a state heritage-listed property on 2.5 hectares of land surrounded by gardens, paddocks and fruit trees. Fairview is significant in demonstrating the early development of Maleny as an agricultural settlement and the expansion of dairying in Queensland in the early 1900s.

The Friends of Pattemore House lease Fairview and work in partnership with council to interpret the heritage values of the site.

Open: Last Saturday of the month 1pm to 4pm. Cost: Adults $5. Children 12 and under free.

T 07 5420 8600 E [email protected] heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Places/Fairview

Discovery guide 45 Did you know? Kenilworth Museum has developed an engaging audio tour of the township, available via app or QR code. Several historic sites are also tagged on historypin.

46 Discovery guide Kenilworth Historical Museum 18 7/9 Alexandra Street, Kenilworth The museum provides examples of ‘living history’ with an operational plug and cord telephone switchboard, working antique machines and fine examples of the lifestyles of the early settlers of the district. Collections include historical photographs, antique farming, industrial and household equipment.

Open: Sunday 10am to 2pm (March to November). Groups of 10 or more by appointment. Cost: Adults $4. Children $1. Family $9.

T 07 5472 3090 www.kenilworthmuseum.org.au

Discovery guide 47 Did you know? Landsborough Museum was originally built as the first Landsborough Shire Council Chambers and opened in 1924. The building was designed by Brisbane architect, WC Voller.

48 Discovery guide Landsborough Museum 19 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough A local history museum displaying the heritage of the area once known as Landsborough Shire and Caloundra City. Rare collection pieces include three Dead Man’s Pennies and Premier Frank Nicklins’ office desk and bookcase. The museum features an exhibition space, research area and book shop.

Open: Wednesday to Friday and Sunday 9am to 2.30pm. Group bookings available. Cost: Adults $10. Pensioners/Seniors $9. Children $3.

T 07 5494 1755 E [email protected] www.landsboroughmuseum.org.au

Discovery guide 49 Did you know? The houses are all constructed of locally harvested pit-sawn white beech timber.

50 Discovery guide Maleny Pioneer Village 20 7 Bryce Lane, Maleny The Village boasts three pioneer cottages: Priscilla Cottage which houses mainly local heritage collections from the Bryce family; Lawley House which showcases Maleny’s timber and dairy industries; and Glenferna which is currently undergoing restoration to become a Schools’ and Post Office Museum. There’s a shed stacked with old tools and implements reflecting Maleny’s past farming era and Blacksmith’s shop with original implements, a cookhouse and open kitchen. The Maleny Cultural and Historical Society collects, preserves, restores and displays Maleny’s past life to share with the community. Open: Tuesdays and Saturdays 10am to 2pm or by appointment. Cost: Gold coin donation. T 07 5499 9030 www.historicalsocietymaleny.com

Discovery guide 51 52 Discovery guide Maroochy RSL Military Museum 21 106 Memorial Avenue, See over 100 years of uniforms, medals, photos, weapons, models and memorabilia from all wars and conflicts.

Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Cost: Free.

T 07 5443 2264 E [email protected] www.maroochyrsl.com.au/league/military-museum/

Discovery guide 53 Did you know? The historical museum has a large collection of items including locomotives from the closed Moreton Sugar Mill.

54 Discovery guide Nambour and District Museum 22 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour Step back in time at the Nambour and District Historical Museum and experience life across the generations since the first settlers arrived in the area. The museum showcases the rich heritage of the local district, major industries such as sugar cane, telecommunications and health as well as many other facets of country life.

Open: Wednesday to Saturday 1pm to 4pm. Cost: Adults $5. School children $1.

T 07 5441 2119 E [email protected] www.nambourmuseum.org.au

Discovery guide 55 Did you know? The Queensland Air Museum (QAM) houses a previously operational F-111.

56 Discovery guide Queensland Air Museum 23 7 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra (adjacent to the on the Sunshine Coast)

Queensland Air Museum’s collection contains over 75 aviation displays including a F-111C A8-129, GAF Mirage and ’s oldest DC3. The collection includes airfield equipment and displays honouring people, aircraft, organisations and activities that helped shape Queensland as we know it today.

QAM is a 100% volunteer organisation. QAM, discover aviation history. Part of Australia’s Aviation Heritage Trail.

Open: Daily 10am to 4pm. Cost: Adults $15. Concession $12. Children $8. Family pass (2 adults, 3 children under 16) $35.

T 07 5492 5930 E [email protected] www.qam.com.au

Discovery guide 57 Did you know? The owner, Stephen Ralph, attempted to establish an official world record relating to the largest number of horses (24) driven in hand in a coach under rein on the open road. Unfortunately, an American undertook a journey with 52 llamas which earned a place in the Guinness World Records.

58 Discovery guide Spirit of Cobb and Co, Australian 24 Teamsters Hall of Fame and Glass House Mountains Camping Grounds 2001 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains

A tribute to the Cobb and Co tradition, this complex is situated on land once part of the historic Bankfoot House property. Features include the Hall of Fame, guided tours, and a film presentation in the theatrette. Visitors can also take a ride in an original Cobb and Co coach, and enjoy tea-and-damper prepared in the slab-hut kitchen.

Open: Teamsters Hall of Fame by appointment. Camping grounds 7 days a week. Cost: Fees apply.

T 07 5496 9588 E [email protected]

Discovery guide 59 Did you know? Yandina was once called Native Dog Flat.

60 Discovery guide Yandina Historic House and 25 District Historical Society 3 Pioneer Road, Yandina

A lovely example of a hinterland homestead built in 1899, the building was relocated to the current site in 1996.

Run by volunteers, Yandina Historic House serves light refreshments, has local information, an arts and crafts shop, regional historical publications, an art gallery and a museum. The museum features historic photographs, tools, machinery and artefacts.

Open: Daily 9.30am to 3pm. Closed public holidays. Cost: Free.

T 07 5472 7181 E [email protected] www.yandinahistorichouse.com.au

Discovery guide 61 Historical societies and research collections

Did you know? BBoMHS programs include guest talks, oral history interviews, displays, slideshows, articles and publications. In 2015 BBoMHS sub-leased the former schoolmaster’s house on Willis Road.

62 Discovery guide Bli Bli on Maroochy 26 Historical Society Inc. Bli Bli School Residence, 94 Willis Road, Bli Bli

The Bli Bli On Maroochy Historical Society collects, preserves and promotes local history in the Maroochy and areas. Members keep local history alive through research in the areas of farming, river life, sport, school, community, holidays and development.

Open: Meetings held in The Old Church, first Monday of the month from 9.30am (excluding January). Former schoolmaster’s house open for research by appointment. Cost: Free.

A PO Box 222, Bli Bli Qld 4560 T 07 5476 0596/ 0418 748 754 E [email protected]

Discovery guide 63 64 Discovery guide Caloundra Family History 27 Research Inc. Gate 2, Sunshine Coast Turf Club, Pierce Avenue, Caloundra

The Caloundra Family History Research Inc. aims to encourage and assist members in their research of genealogy and family history. There is a library of research aids, and experienced members of the centre are available to provide help to new researchers. The centre maintains an active interest in local history and promotes a guest speaker at each monthly meeting.

Open: Thursdays 9.30am to 4pm. Third Thursday of the month 9.30am to 12pm, followed by a meeting at 1.30pm. Third Saturday of the month 9.30am to 4pm. Cost: Free.

T 07 5437 3879 E [email protected] www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au

Discovery guide 65 Did you know? Check our website for details of our regular workshops and help sessions. All welcome. Pick up a copy of our local history publications or order online.

66 Discovery guide Genealogy Sunshine Coast 28 Resource Centre Petrie Park Road, Nambour

Genealogy Sunshine Coast aims to develop a centre of excellence for researching family history and provides a library of 15,000 print items and over 500,000 digital items.

Open: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 2.30pm. Thursday 1pm to 5pm (or 8pm by appointment). Saturday 12pm to 4pm. Other times by appointment. Group bookings welcome. Cost: Free to visit and tour our Resource Centre. Research visits: Visitors $10 per day. Membership from $35 per annum.

T 07 5441 4266 E [email protected] sites.google.com/view/genealogysunshinecoastinc-home

Discovery guide 67 68 Discovery guide Peachester History Committee Inc. 29 Peachester Hall, Peachester Road, Peachester For anyone interested in local, family and general history. Peachester History Committee meets on the first Sunday of every month (except January) at the Peachester Hall, offering a program of guest speakers, activities and excursions throughout the year.

Open: By appointment. Cost: Free.

T 07 5494 9557

Discovery guide 69 Did you know? Picture Sunshine Coast is an image database of over 8000 images depicting the history, development and landscapes of the Sunshine Coast.

70 Discovery guide Sunshine Coast Libraries Heritage Library The Heritage Library holds an extensive range of print, video, audio and digital resources, including the significant heritage image collection, Picture Sunshine Coast. Online resources are provided onsite for local history and genealogy research and offsite 24/7 through the library website. The Heritage Library also offers an engaging program of talks and displays to interested groups, as well as research support.

Cost: Free.

T 07 5475 8989 E [email protected] www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Locked Bag72 SunshineCoastMailCentre Qld4560 T 0754208600 [email protected] heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au F 0754757277

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