Noosa Shire Historical Series
Historical Tales of the Noosa Shire
(11 Pages)
Written by: Irene Christie, Edna Smith & Olive Macklin
Published by: Hessie Lindsell
A collection of personal stories about early settlement in the Noosa Shire.
The History Of …
Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Cootharaba, Skyring Creek
(20 Pages)
Compiled by: Ruth E Page
Published by: Cooroora Historical Society
In its original state, a large part of the country surrounding Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran and Cootharaba contained some of the best hardwood forests that existed in Queensland, mainly because of the high rainfall and good quality soil.
Harvesting the virgin timber stands established a flourishing timber industry in the locality which contributed largely to the early economy of this region.
A History of Halse Lodge, A Boarding House at Noosa Heads
(24 Pages)
Compiled by: Rosalind Butler
Published by: Cooroora Historical Society
Halse Lodge is a two story timber building overlooking Laguna Bay at Noosa Heads. Built originally as a boarding house in the 1920s, it still operates today.
This research was undertaken as part of a course project towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied History, University of Queensland, St Lucia.
The Protestant Unity Group
(35 Pages)
Compiled by: Edith Hansen
Published by: Cooroora Historical Society
The early settlers to the Pomona area have greatly influenced the histoy and development of the town and the surrounding districts. One group of settlers who have left a lasting legacy in the region: The Protestant Unity Group.
NOOSA SHIRE Historical Series (4 Booklets)
Soft Cover Price = $10 each
Written by: Various authors
Published by: See details