2022 September meeting

Guest speaker: Dr Cliff Pollard
Topic: History of Redcliffe Hospital

One of our favourite speakers, Dr Cliff Pollard, joins us again in September. This time he will be speaking about the history of Redcliffe Hospital.

Dr Pollard is a Graduate of the University of Queensland Medical School: surgical training at the Princess Alexandra hospital with post-graduate experience in the UK. He was appointed staff surgeon at Redcliffe Hospital in 1982, later a VMO in general surgery. Dr Pollard moved to the RBWH as Director of Trauma Services in 2008 and retired from surgery in 2012. He served on the MNHHS Board from 2012 – 2019.

April meeting

It’s hard to believe that March is almost over and April begins at the end of this week! As it’s the first Friday of the month, that means it’s the day of our next monthly meeting. Join us to hear guest speaker, Paul Circosta, tell us the story of his book Vanishing Footprints.

The meeting will be at the Redcliffe Library meeting rooms at 2pm. Stay for a cuppa and and chat and maybe even make some new friends!

Speaking of events, have you checked out our other upcoming events? Check out the Events page for more info. While you’re there, why not book in for the Not So Spooky Cemetery Tour!

2022 April Meeting

Guest speaker: Paul Circosta

Topic: Vanishing Footprints

Paul Circosta is an author, historian and storyteller who delves into the stories and lives of less well–known sporting people and events. Vanishing Footprints is his first biography and tells the engrossing life stories of two Australian long–distance runners from the 1920’s. He has had a long career as a competitive runner and lives in Brisbane, Australia where is a member of several running groups.