Comments on: Wights Mountain Bora Ring

By: NeilEnnis

NeilEnnis — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:42:56 +0000

In reply to Peter Smith.

Hi Peter

Yes – there was a bora ring in that area.

More info here:
https://mappingbrisbanehistory.com.au/history-location/ashgrove-bora-ground-326/

The large ring was located where the school oval is now.

The small ring was located near the intersection of Wardell St and Banks St.

By: NeilEnnis

NeilEnnis — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:27:07 +0000

In reply to Peter Smith.

Hi Peter

I used to live down the road from Oakleigh State School, and my kids went to school there.

I have never heard of a Bora Ring in the area, but will ask around and see what I can find out.

By: Peter Smith

Peter Smith — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:48:10 +0000

Does anyone know of a bora ring near Oakleigh State School? I have a vague memory of it being mentioned when I was a student in the 1970s. Wondering if it has survived (if my memory was right).

By: NeilEnnis

NeilEnnis — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:12:39 +0000

In reply to Byron. Thanks for the update, Byron

By: Byron

Byron — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:49:57 +0000

Hi Neil
Thanks for this and the comments from others.
I have visited the Samford rings several times over the last few years. Care of the land has fallen to Moreton Bay RC so important we keep an eye on their practices.
The smaller ring is ignored by the Council – I mark it with fallen timber each time in hope that engenders respect. And I do not enter that ring myself out of respect.
The pathway between the rings is discernible & some scarred trees remain.
And a recent scar on adjoining land in way to the creek – culture is alive by looks