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Ashgrove Historical Society Ashgrove Historical Society’s next meeting will be held at Ashgrove Library on Saturday 6 November at 10am. To avoid disappointment, please reserve your seat with the society’s secretary, Julie, at ahs.secretary@bigpond.com or call 3366 4621. At the time of writing, due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 35 people are allowed in the library meeting room so it’s important to book via the society. Also, please bring your own morning tea to eat. Tea, coffee & milk will be provided. You may like to bring your own mug. The guest speaker at the November meeting will be Professor John Pearn who has written a book entitled A World in a Street - Banks Street: Newmarket, Alderley, Dorrington, Ashgrove which chronicles the history of the street since 1864 and the life of the man for whom the street/ road was named. Banks Street is 1465m in length. It connects Enoggera Road to the east and Wardell Street to the west and is identified with the suburbs of Newmarket, Alderley, Dorrington/Ashgrove. It is named after James Matthew Banks, a Scottish sea captain and investor. He bought three extensive blocks of land along the track that was to eventually to bear his name. The book records the history of the area and its residents and businesses in an easy-to-read format. Estate and other maps plus photos (old and current) provide interest and context. Professor Pearn’s talk promises to be very interesting. The book will be available for sale at the meeting ($15) or can be purchased at Fountain of Youth & Float Centre, 126 Banks Street, Alderley for the same price. A great Christmas gift idea! If you have photos and memorabilia of the Banks Street area, please bring them along to the meeting and share your memories. Alternatively, a Facebook group has been created called Banks Street Neighbourhood Memories where you can share your memories of Banks Street and surrounds.
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