A little piece of history sits amongst the mountains in the Scenic Rim, Tamrookum Memorial Hall, a reminder of the settlers from years ago.“Watered by the Logan River, the Tamrookum area contains agricultural and dairying land as rich as will be found anywhere,” Lani says.
Lani explains that the Tamrookum Station property was taken up in 1842 by John Campbell who came from Nova Scotia.
“He soon sold it to William Barker who remained in possession until 1877, when the 5,000 acres were purchased by John Collins of Mundoolun and it was with the Collins family that the history of the place really began, for they are one of the State’s greatest pioneering families,” Lani says.
“In later years, other properties were purchased until the Collins holdings in Logan amounted to 40,000 acres.”
Lani says in 1879, Robert Martin Collins settled with his family, and played a big part in the development of the State of Queensland. He realised the need for closer settlement and from time to time disposed of various parcels of land which have become great dairy producing properties. The final sub-division when the homestead blocks were sub-divided took place in 1933 after the death of Mrs R M Collins, and an area of about two acres was set aside for public purposes.
“It is on this piece of land that the memorial hall has been built,” Lani says of the hall which was opened in 1952, and has also undergone an extensive restoration program thanks to various grants.
“It has moved with the necessity of the times but there still remains and there will always remain, memories of the past and of the people who laid the foundation of this prosperous little district.”
If you’re interested in celebrating the 70th Anniversary of this incredible hall, head to their socials for more information or to buy tickets.
