Queensland Women's Historical Association

At the same time, a nearby historic house Miegunyah (then called Beverley Wood) in Bowen Hills was about to be demolished.

Through an appeal to members, the Association raised the funds for a deposit to buy Miegunyah to restore it to its former glory, and to fulfil the goal to have a Folk Museum dedicated to the pioneer women of Queensland and to display their collection of Queensland artefacts.

[1] The Association continues to restore and maintain Miegunyah, which is open to the public as a museum and a venue for talks, exhibitions and social events.

[6] In 1964, Roma Browne, granddaughter of the first Queensland Governor, George Bowen, donated a silver spade to the QWHA.

It is believed to be a favourite wedding present of Mrs Louis Hope of Ormiston House.