Stage Number: MBSH.05.01.23
Group: Western
Local Study Area: Chelmer-Graceville-Sherwood
Epoch: Early 20th Century
Street Address: 25 Lahey Close, Sherwood
Latitude & Longitude: -27.53472222,152.98729167
Time Link: 1911
Map Link: 1926
Image Time Point: 1926
Lahey’s Sawmill opened in 1911 on 19 acres, increasing to 26 acres, alongside the railway line and Oxley Creek on the border of Corinda and Sherwood. David Lahey registered his business, Brisbane Timbers Limited. His sons were working at the mill, and timber was felled around the Oxley Creek. In 1956, the Corinda mill was sold to Carricks Ltd.
Oxley-Chemler History Group Inc.
QSA. QSA Series 1748 Moreton District, County of Stanley Maps – A1 Series. 1 chain to the inch. Memorial Park Estate, Graceville, being subdivisions of Port 15, two resubdivisions A of Subdivisions 5281,153-165, Parish of Oxley, County of Stanley for sale by Realty Development Co Ltd. 1 chains/inch. H James, Lithographers, Queen St, Brisbane. 620605
