Australian Lebanese Historical Society History Walk

Sunday 21 September 2025

A Continuous Thread: The Lebanese presence in West End and South Brisbane

Join Dr Anne Monsour, historian, author, and President of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Lebanese Historical Society (ALHS) as she leads a walking tour of West End and South Brisbane highlighting the Lebanese presence, influence, and legacy since the 1880s.

This fascinating walk uncovers stories of the ‘Syrian’ hawkers and shopkeepers of the nineteenth century through the twentieth century to the present day, highlighting stories of entrepreneurs, hard work, community spirit and family businesses many of which are household names in Brisbane. 

George’s Fruit and Vegetables, 1952

The tour concludes at St Clement’s Melkite Catholic Church followed by morning tea in the church hall.

When: Sunday 21 September 2025

Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am

St Clement’s Catholic Church, c.1937

Where: Meeting point 74 Hardgrave Street, West End (quick bus trip from Cultural Centre Bus Station – details to be provided with acknowledgement of registration)

Finish point: St Clement’s Melkite Catholic Church, 74 Ernest St, South Brisbane

Cost: $20 ($15 for ALHS members) 

Bookings essential: History Walk Booking

or book at [email protected] 

Enquiries phone: ALHS Qld Hon. Secretary, 0400 571 387