The Bongaree Heritage Trail signs record those few residents who, in 2005, were still living on Bribie Island after 50 years or more continuous residence. Each, in their own way, has made a lasting contribution to the island's community. Sally Brennan nee Herbert, Ted and Patricia Clayton, The Kling Family, Frank Lee, Betty Lougheed, Stella Ray, Ivan and Clare Tesch and Margo Whitney.
The following excerpt is from the Program for the Official unveiling "50 years on Bribie" Heritage Trail Sign, Wednesday 7 November 2007, Brennan Park, Bongaree.
Betty Lougheed
Betty came to Bribie Island at the age
of 33 with her husband Horace in 1953 and moved into “Avalon” on Welsby
Parade where she has lived ever since. Although
the house today has direct views to Pumicestone Passage, back in those days she
could not see the water for the many trees and swamp growth.
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| 50 years on Bribie - 2005 - Betty Lougheed Photo: Barry Clark |
Betty was born in England in 1920 and
served in the Air Force during the War. Her younger sister married an
Australian soldier after the War and came to live in Caboolture. Betty and her mother followed soon after,
coming out to Brisbane in 1951.
In 1953 Betty married Horace and he
brought his new bride to live on Bribie Island.
Horace was a keen fisherman and was involved in property and building.
The only local shop in those days, on the site of the current Cornetts store,
was known as the “Duck Inn” as it had a very low entry door below the road
level.
Horace died in 1979 but Betty has
continued to live her very private life enjoying her garden and the amazing
development of Bribie Island.
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