Q150 Archway commemorates early settlement of Chermside

 

 Through generous State government funding, the Chermside community now has a link to our pioneering past situated in Burnie Brae Community Garden.

 

 Burnie Brae Centre was awarded $10,000 through a Q150 grant with our project being the creation of a piece of public art to commemorate and celebrate the early settlement of Chermside and the achievements of those who have gone before us in shaping the suburb.

 

The artwork is in the form of a wooden archway placed at the entry to Byrnie Brae Community Garden.  The work has been created by well known Brisbane artist Jamie Maclean and combines wood, ironwork, photos and objects which depict the pioneering history of the suburb.

 

The archway was officially opened on 18th November by Stirling Hinchliffe MP.  He spoke about the connection between Burnie Brae Centre and the original Burnie Brae Homestead which once existed on the site.  Some of the early pioneering families were represented at the opening including Miss Joan Hamilton, a great grand-daughter of the original owner of Burnie Brae Homestead.  Other families included the Argo Family who owned a bicycle manufacturing business in Chermside for many years.

 

It is hoped that the archway will give the community a greater appreciation and understanding of the history  of Chermside and be a lasting memorial to our early pioneers.