The Society has a talk each month (except January and December) on a topic pertinent to the history of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.
Talks are usually held on the third Monday of each month at either 1.30pm or 7.30pm
Members and non-members are welcome to offer a monthly talk.
Admision to the talk is free to members and non-members.
Talks are usually held at the Society’s Rooms but occasionally might be held at other venues.
19 February: Joe Ramia – History of Toowoomba Speedway
18 March: Graham Healy – Radio on the Downs (7.30pm)
15 April : (1.30pm): Maurice French – The Spearing of John Hills near Mount Rascal, 15 Sept 1843: Fact, Myth, and Racism’
20 May: (1.30pm): Greg Lamerton – The Australian Dictionary of Biography Project
17 June: TBA – possibly tour of Empire Theatre (day)
15 July: Lyn Hodgson – History of Hodgson’s pharmacies (1.30pm)
19 August: Bev Irwin-Taylor – History of Repertory Theatre (1.30pm) [To be confirmed]
9 September: TBA
21 October: TBA (7.30pm)
18 November: TBA (7.30pm)
3 December: Noon: Xmas Lunch TBA
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