History of our Parish

With the growth of Annerley in the early 1900’s, Catholics who were having to walk more than five kilometers to St Joseph Church Kangaroo Point, approached the then archbishop, James Duhig, who purchased land in October 1912, and then blessed the newly constructed church (with eventual classrooms underneath) on June 14 1914. This original wooden church stood where the Marymac Centre now stands, and could hold up to 300 people. Known as the “Ipswich Road Parish”, this new community of faith took in the present parishes of Coopers Plains, Corinda, Darra, Graceville, Inala, Moorooka, Oxley, Salisbury, Sunnybank and Woodridge(!) The parish priests travelled on horseback, until parishioners purchased a ‘T’ model Ford in 1920. 

Only ten years after the opening of the original church, Archbishop Duhig announced the building of a new parish church, to meet the demands of the rapidly growing parish. It was to be built in memory of

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Updated wounding charges, Acacia Ridge

Police have charged two men following investigations into an incident where a man was allegedly stabbed on Foote Street earlier this morning.
It will be alleged at 4.30am two men stabbed a 31- year-old Holland Park man in his thigh and hands after they entered a taxi demanding money.
Police located two men a short time later on Finlayson Street.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 22-year-old Acacia Ridge man and a 20-year-old Koongal man have been charged with one count each of unlawful wounding, attempted robbery with violence and unlawful entry of a vehicle at night and commit violence.
Both will appear at Richlands Magistrates court tomorrow morning.

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Armed robbery, Highgate Hill

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a delivery driver in Highgate Hill last night.
At 11pm the man had delivered an order to an address on Dornoch Terrace.
When he returned to his motorcycle, a man approached him from behind, threatened him with a knife and demanded his keys.
The delivery driver complied and the man then fled on the motorcycle towards Gladstone Road.
He is described as Asian in appearance, 180 cm tall and wearing a cream coloured dress robe.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Armed robbery, Stones Corner

Investigations are continuing into the armed robbery of a store at Stones Corner this afternoon.
Around 2.30pm a man armed with a knife entered the Old Cleveland Road business and threatened an employee.
He demanded cash and the staff member complied.
The man left the store with a sum of money stolen from the cash register.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1901539614

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Update: Death investigation, Holland Park West

Detectives are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate the death of a 30-year-old man at Holland Park West last night.
Police were called to the location outside C.B. Mott Park on Logan Road around 11.00pm after a member of the public located the vehicle.
Joshua Thorne (pictured) was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Mr Thorne was believed to be living in the South Brisbane area and police are seeking public assistance to identify his recent movements and where he was staying.
Investigators are also appealing for anyone who may have seen a white 2008 Holden Commodore sedan with Queensland registration 642-KWR (pictured) in the Holland Park West area last night, or who may have dash cam vision from Logan Road to contact police.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously

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Death investigation, Holland Park West

Detectives are investigating the death of a man located in a car in Holland Park West overnight.
Police were called to the location outside C.B. Mott Park on Logan Road around 11.00pm after a member of the public located the vehicle.
A 30-year-old Urangan man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police have established a crime scene and investigations are underway to establish the cause of death.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen a white 2008 Holden Commodore sedan with Queensland registration 642-KWR (pictured) in the Holland Park West area last night, or who may have dash cam vision from Logan Road to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per

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Police on hand to keep kids safe at the Ekka

Free identification wristbands that help reunite lost children with their parents are once again available at the Ekka, Police Minister Mark Ryan announced yesterday.
The wristbands which help to reunite lost children with their parents contributed to returning almost 100 children at the 2018 event.
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Officers are expecting many visitors to the Ekka Police Station this year after distributing approximately 15,000 wristbands throughout last year’s Ekka.
The wristbands have a space for parents and carers to write their contact details on them prior to securing the band to the wearer’s wrist.
Officers will be handing out the wristbands everyday of the show
In addition to obtaining a wristband on the day, police encourage parents to seriously discuss being safe at the show with their children.
Inspector Garry Watts of the Fortitude Valley Patrol Group suggested keeping records of what your child is wearing amongst his safety tips.
“If you’re able to take a photograph of

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Armed robbery, Coorparoo

Investigations are continuing into the armed robbery of a liquor store at Coorparoo yesterday (Thursday, August 8).
Around 12.15pm a man approached a 41-year-old employee at the business on Old Cleveland Road armed with a knife.
He pointed the knife at the woman before stealing a quantity of cash from the register.
The man then fled the store and is described as Caucasian, aged between 30 and 40, with a solid build and wearing a black cap, grey hooded jumper and dark shorts.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact police.
UPDATE 12MD August 9 – Detectives have released images of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer

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Car and pedestrian incident, Greenslopes

Police investigating a car and pedestrian incident in Greenslopes yesterday are appealing for public assistance.
At 6pm, a black Mazda 3 was travelling in the eastbound lanes of Cornwall Street near the intersection with Logan Road when it collided with a pedestrian who ran across the road.
The 31-year-old pedestrian was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with a serious head injury.
The 27-year-old male driver and the Mazda 3 left the scene before police arrived but both were located several hours later.
Officers are asking anyone who may witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage or CCTV of the area at the time to please contact them.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling

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Property security reminder, Mansfield

Police are encouraging residents within the suburb of Mansfield to be vigilant with home and vehicle security measures after a number of offences were reported in the last month.
The majority of the offences have been reported to occur overnight, with offenders targeting residences via forced entry through breaking glass on rear sliding doors.
Offenders are targeting jewellery, watches, vehicle keys and bank cards/wallets/handbags.
Vehicles parked in driveways or on the roadside are also being targeted, with police reminding residents to ensure vehicles are always secured and valuables removed.
Reviewing your home security  and vehicle security measures are an important step in reducing your risk of opportunistic crime occurring.
If you would like a free security audit conducted on your home, please contact the South Brisbane District Crime Prevention unit on 3364 3181.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report

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