Vale

Paul Woodcock and James Houghton at the Sands of Time Conference, October 2022.

It is with great regret that we share the sad news of the passing of our dear friend, James Houghton. It was James who, in 1967, placed an advertisement in the Redcliffe Herald asking for a public meeting for anyone interested in starting a group dedicated to the history of Redcliffe. That became the Redcliffe Historical Society, now known as History Redcliffe.

James Houghton at the 25th Anniversary Dinner of the Redcliffe Historical Society, September 1992.
Image courtesy Moreton Bay Libraries RMPC-101-101296.

Over the years, his commitment to the Redcliffe community has been unwavering. His dedication to History Redcliffe and his friendship will be greatly missed. Vale James.

The Houghton Family has requested that donations be made to History Redcliffe in lieu of flowers. We are honoured and humbled by this request. If you wish to make a donation, our bank details are:
Account Name: Redcliffe Historical Society Inc
BSB: 633-000
A/C: 157501610
Ref: James Tribute

John Oxley Anniversary

History Redcliffe will be hosting a Morning in the Park to commemorate the arrival of John Oxley to the shores of our fair peninsula.

Join us at 10:00am on Saturday 2nd December 2023…200 years since Oxley’s landing…where else but at John Oxley Park on Marine Parade!

Light refreshments will be provided so bookings are essential.

To make your booking or find out more, contact us at info@historyredcliffe.com.au.

What are you doing today?

Do you remember World Expo ’88? How about the incredible landscaping?

Our guest speaker for today’s meeting (2pm at the Redcliffe Library Meeting Room) is Lawrie Smith AM who was the Landscape Director for Expo ’88. Come along today and hear Lawrie talk about his recollections of Redcliffe and his involvement with the iconic and memorable Expo ’88.