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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
CHARITY OF THE MONTH
Our Society has been chosen by LifeLife Pharmacies as one of two charities of the month of August.
Please support these local businesses in Mossman and Port Douglas and when you make your purchases, mention that you nominate Douglas Shire Historical Society.
We are limited in our fundraising efforts by the current closures, so please help the Society by assisting with this generous offer from LifeLife.
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MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE
Unfortunately we have been unable to have our Annual General Meeting, but memberships are now due.
They are $10 a single and $15 couple.
Please deposit to
Bendigo Bank BBS no 633 000 Account 121863286 DSHS Inc.
Or hand them to Anne, Annette or Freda.
New members are welcome. Please email infodouglashistory.orgau with your contact details.
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WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
extracts from Lieut James Cook's journal are being published, as he sailed up our Queensland coast, naming and charting important landmarks exactly 250 years ago.
Also included will be comments from botanist Joseph Banks and extracts from various publications, along with artworks.
https://www.facebook.com/Douglas-Shire-Historical-Society-541365725977589
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PUBLICATIONS ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
While you have time at home, why not learn more about the Shire you live in?
Many publications are available for sale from the Publications tab on this site, and there are also various fascinating articles and time lines here.
You can email or msg any questions you have about our history too.
Society members may not be at the museum at the moment, but are always available to share our history with you.
This is the time to improve your knowledge of the history of where you live.
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Court House Museum
Will re-open soon
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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.
