The Douglas Shire Historical Society meets on the first Monday of every month, alternately in Port Douglas and Mossman at 2pm. We visit historic sites and hear presentations on local history. We encourage our members to research and present their findings or to share old photos.
Join the Society for a subscription of $10 p.a. or $15 for a family. To download a membership form click here for all other enquiries click here.
What the Society does:
Our latest projects are:
Many of the images contained on this site are from the State Library of Queensland, which holds the world's largest collection of photographic material relating to the history and development of Queensland and are credited as such.
Other reference sources are suggested for research:
Warning. This site may contain the names and images of Aboriginal and Islander people now deceased.
It also contains links to sites that may offend some viewers
NOEL WEARE HAS WRITTEN A NEW BOOK
“This Upstart Port Douglas- A different view of Port Douglas – as reported by newspapers between 1873 and 1911” .
To be launched at the Mossman Library by Mayor Julia Leu at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 11th December. A light lunch is to be provided. RSVP to 4098 1284 or infodouglashistory.orgau .
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At the Members Xmas Party on December 2nd our annual fund-raising raffle was drawn. Winners were
!st prize of $2,000 travel voucher from HelloWorld Port Douglas: Marlene Fapani
2nd prize of $50 travel voucher from HelloWorld Port Douglas: Peter Taylor
Many thanks to our valued sponsors:
Central Hotel, Mocka's Pies, HelloWorld PD, Port Douglas Automotive, Bolt Burchill & Tranter, Zammataro Plumbing, LiveLife Pharmacy, the Pink Real Estate, Burmacks
And thanks to IGA PD, Just Jeans PD, Sam from LifeLife Mossman and Mossman Newsagency for allowing us to sell tickets.
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Court House Museum
WILL BE CLOSED
FROM 15th December until 5th January 2020.
It will close again on 25th January for annual maintenance.
It is wheelchair accessible with a portable ramp kindly donated by John and Jocelyn White
We also have two blogs on line:
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Visit the Port Douglas
Court House Museum
Wharf Street, Port Douglas
(beside the Police Station)
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays and Sundays
From 10am to 1pm
Click to download brochure
Portable wheelchair ramp available, please ask the volunteer on duty.