19 February, 2013
Ipswich Grammar School – 150 Years Young
This year Ipswich Grammar School celebrates 150 years as Queensland’s first secondary school. The school was established in 1863 after the Queensland Government passed the Grammar School Act in 1860, which entitled any district wishing to establish a grammar school to a small grant for every 1000 pounds raised by...
5 May, 2010
The Thorn Family
George Thorn (1806-1876), soldier, businessman and politician, and George Henry Thorn (1840-1905), politician, were father and son. George was born on 11 April 1806 near Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, son of Simon Thorn, farmer, and his wife Elizabeth. A colour-sergeant, he arrived in Australia with the 4th (King’s Own)...