Ipswich Today

In 1903 a three-year-old boy was given up for adoption from the front yard of a Brisbane Street home because his mother already had two children out of wedlock and another was on the way. In this episode you’ll hear from the 67-year-old grandson of that three-year-old. Hugh O'Brien has uncovered his intriguing family history in Ipswich at the beginning of last century.
Published: 3 June 2022.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Hugh O'Brien with two of his grandchildren on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (supplied)
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail: https://www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com.au/
Trove: https://trove.nla.gov.au/
National Reconciliation Week: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Contact Ipswich Today: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/?page_id=148

Show Notes

In 1903 a three-year-old boy was given up for adoption from the front yard of a Brisbane Street home because his mother already had two children out of wedlock and another was on the way. In this episode you’ll hear from the 67-year-old grandson of that three-year-old. Hugh O'Brien has uncovered his intriguing family history in Ipswich at the beginning of last century. Published: 3 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Hugh O'Brien with two of his grandchildren on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (supplied) Brisbane Valley Rail Trail: https://www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com.au/ Trove: https://trove.nla.gov.au/ National Reconciliation Week: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Contact Ipswich Today: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/?page_id=148
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What is Ipswich Today?

Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au