I have really enjoyed your muslings , enternating and a great source of information.
I went exporing up Gambubal Rd to get to the view of the steamers. However at the last stretch there was a signs saying private property and to contact a mobile number. There is no phone reception out there so I couldn’t call. The gateway was one of those open ones with no gate to open or close. But there was a log placed across it as a make shift barrier. Do you know anything about getting access to that viewing point? I should have copied the number down while i was there.
hi there, i have just purchased a property at Laceys creek, i was doing a google search for old maps of the area which brought me to you blog. Such interesting information about the area! i was wondering if you could point me in the right direction of getting a copy of an older map of the area as i would like to get it blown up and framed? i Did look up Leith Barter to contact but sadly found he has since passed. Thanks for you time Emma Reynolds
Hi Emma
Yes, Leith Barter was a wonderful man, and a kind friend. It was very sad that he passed away.
While he was alive, Leith showed me a collection of old “40 Chain Cadastral Maps” at the Strathpine Library in the local history section. The older maps actually have the name of the original landowner on each land parcel, so you’re looking for something originally printed between about 1890 and 1920.
Leith once offered to let me take one away to Officeworks to get it copied on A1 paper, but I never took him up on the offer.
Perhaps the current Local History Librarian might let you do this?
If not, the other option is to identify the map you want at the local library, then download it here: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/museum-of-lands/maps-plans/cadastral
You might be able to then get that map printed out at Officeworks.
The old “Sunmap” used to have a printing service for maps, but I don’t know which state government department that moved to.
Hope this helps.
Neil
Hi Neil,
Top blog and a great resource for all sort of adventure daydreaming.
I am planning a ride from Boonah to South Ripley via Undullah Road. Most of it pretty straightforward but I was wondering if you had any information about the linking track between Undullah Road and Wild Pig Creek Road.
https://goo.gl/maps/TXXJLvaUMvrti2JM9
In OSM and the Aerial photo there is a dirt track running East/West linking the two roads but I am not sure if this is private property or not. If it is, then we will just have to go the long way around Wyatt Road (given the bridge is not there anymore).
An option could be to knock on the door of the homestead to the south and ask if it is okay to cross through there (assuming it is their track/land).
Hi Neil,
I have really enjoyed your muslings , enternating and a great source of information.
I went exporing up Gambubal Rd to get to the view of the steamers. However at the last stretch there was a signs saying private property and to contact a mobile number. There is no phone reception out there so I couldn’t call. The gateway was one of those open ones with no gate to open or close. But there was a log placed across it as a make shift barrier. Do you know anything about getting access to that viewing point? I should have copied the number down while i was there.
Thanks in advance
Lloyd
Hi Lloyd
Please see my comments to your similar question at the end of this post:
https://blog.neilennis.com/index.php/mountain-and-plain/
Neil
hi there, i have just purchased a property at Laceys creek, i was doing a google search for old maps of the area which brought me to you blog. Such interesting information about the area! i was wondering if you could point me in the right direction of getting a copy of an older map of the area as i would like to get it blown up and framed? i Did look up Leith Barter to contact but sadly found he has since passed. Thanks for you time Emma Reynolds
Hi Emma
Yes, Leith Barter was a wonderful man, and a kind friend. It was very sad that he passed away.
While he was alive, Leith showed me a collection of old “40 Chain Cadastral Maps” at the Strathpine Library in the local history section. The older maps actually have the name of the original landowner on each land parcel, so you’re looking for something originally printed between about 1890 and 1920.
Leith once offered to let me take one away to Officeworks to get it copied on A1 paper, but I never took him up on the offer.
Perhaps the current Local History Librarian might let you do this?
If not, the other option is to identify the map you want at the local library, then download it here:
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/museum-of-lands/maps-plans/cadastral
You might be able to then get that map printed out at Officeworks.
The old “Sunmap” used to have a printing service for maps, but I don’t know which state government department that moved to.
Hope this helps.
Neil
Hi Neil,
Top blog and a great resource for all sort of adventure daydreaming.
I am planning a ride from Boonah to South Ripley via Undullah Road. Most of it pretty straightforward but I was wondering if you had any information about the linking track between Undullah Road and Wild Pig Creek Road.
https://goo.gl/maps/TXXJLvaUMvrti2JM9
In OSM and the Aerial photo there is a dirt track running East/West linking the two roads but I am not sure if this is private property or not. If it is, then we will just have to go the long way around Wyatt Road (given the bridge is not there anymore).
An option could be to knock on the door of the homestead to the south and ask if it is okay to cross through there (assuming it is their track/land).
Thanks for any help you can offer,
Rob