Fernberg: The grand hill-top mansion
Sun, 19 Apr
|Bowen Hills
Join us to hear about the history of another of Queensland's heritage houses.
Time & Location
19 Apr 2026, 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Bowen Hills, 35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
About the event
The grand hill-top mansion, which now serves as Queensland's Government House, has led a fascinating life since it was first built as a private home 160 years ago. Speaker Judith Anderson will introduce us to the personalities and events that have left their mark on "Fernberg" and its 16-hectare estate, and trace its fortunate journey through Queensland's history of boom and bust to become one of our most treasured heritage buildings.
About the speaker
Judith Anderson was born and raised in Warwick, studied at the University of Queensland and, during her subsequent career, has worked in Australia and overseas in fields ranging from international marketing, health education and higher education management, to journalism, teaching at secondary, tertiary and community levels, and arts management. Since retirement in 2010 after 13 years as General Manager of Queensland Ballet, she has published Earning a Crust, a history of the baking trade in…
Tickets
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This ticket includes afternoon tea
$10.00
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