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Restoration and re-dedication of Catholic church on Peel Island

In a moving ceremony members of Friends of Peel Island were present at the multidenominational service to rededicate the newly restored and refurbished Catholic church.

Details of this event and others are in the August edition of the FoPI Flyer.

Permanent home for exhibition found

The exhibition "going to the gums" is now permanently on display at the Fort Lytton National Park.

Opening times - Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm

Location - South Street, Lytton

Map and other information available.

Book on Peel Island's lazaret

"going to the gums...the lazaret on Peel Island" by Tracy Ryan, Rhonda Bryce and Gabrielle van Willigen

A pictorial short history of the lazaret, covering information on: the patients, staff, treatment, buildings and the closure of the lazaret.

Copies are available to FoPIA members for a special rate of $18.00 / non-members for $26.95, including postage and handling.

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Activities & Events

Working bees—the only way to spend a weekend at the Lazaret on Peel Island! More information... 

Next FoPIA meeting—Generally held on the second Monday of each month, except public holidays. Meet at Indigiscapes, Runnymede Rd, Capalaba. For calendar and more information...

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Newsletter

The August 2011 edition of the FoPI Flyer focuses on the religious institutions on Peel Island including:

• the recent restoration and re-dedication of the Catholic church on Peel ; and
• religious sites on Peel Island.

Download a PDF copy [788 KB]

Archived copies of the FoPI Flyer are also available.

Looking for Information

Do you have information about Peel Island's history or natural environment, or are you looking for information about your own family?

For general enquiries contact: Friendsofpeel@gmail.com

Membership

New members are welcome. More information...

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