9th Vince O’Reilly Memorial Lecture

Observations and history along the road to GreenMountains

Presented by Neville McManimm.                                       Former President of Canungra and District History Association

Saturday 3rd August, 10.30 am, Theatre O’Reilly’s guesthouse

All are welcome to lease join us for morning tea and an engaging talk by Neville a local historian of note who has compiled and researched history of the Lamington National Park and the journey to Green Mountains.

Neville McManimm

Neville’s introduction to Lamington National Park was in December 1964. He went for a holiday at Binna Burra Lodge and in the words of his father, “He never came home”. That is not to say he got lost, but from then on he became a keen bushwalker who never seemed to be home on weekends. Read more

Vincent O’reilly 1931 – 1999

Vince was born in Brisbane and lived his early life with his parents Mick and Anne and younger brother Peter on a dairy farm at Conondale. In 1945, Mick O’Reilly returned to the Guesthouse at Green Mountains to eventually take over as a Manager. After his education was completed, Vince spent some time working in Brisbane, but the lure of the mountains brought him back. With his brother Peter in the early 60’s, he took over the management of the Guesthouse which for more the 30 years was his whole life as he and his wife, Lona, brought up their family on the mountain. After his (and Peter’s) retirement, the third generation of the family, their children, took over the management of the Guesthouse and continue this role today.

 

 

 

The Green Mountains Section of Lamington National Park has a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Information Centre where GMNHA accredited volunteers are available to help you enjoy your visit on weekends and school holidays. Please call into the Centre the next time you are up on the mountain and chat about walks in the National Park with the volunteer on duty. We will advise you of walks to suit various interests, abilities, fitness and current conditions.

GMNHA holds members’ gatherings including Clean Up Australia Day, bush walks, lectures, working bees and social dinners throughout the year. A Newsletter is produced quarterly. New members are always welcome. So why not find out more about us and consider getting involved.

Before you come for a visit to Lamington National Park

If you are planning to bush walk privately, we strongly encourage you to avoid possible disappointment by checking the QPWS website before leaving home for Park alerts due to road hazards and track closure. Bush camping requires a permit (available online) but the camp sites are closed December to January due to fire risks.

 

Please contact the GMNHA if you are interested in becoming a member and would like more information.

GMNHA Membership form and instructions are here.

Membership: Helen McAllister – membership@gmnha.org.au

Secretary: Shane O’Reilly  secretary@gmnha.org.au