Jane Prentice (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to pay tribute to long-time Indooroopilly resident and long-time contributor to the local area Mrs Doreen Woolard, who passed away recently just shy of her 96th birthday. Doreen was a wonderful resident of Russell Terrace for nearly 70 years. She spoke of the period in Indooroopilly just after the war and of later changes, including the delights, and later threats, to Moore Park and Witton Creek and the coming of the freeway. She lived opposite Indooroopilly State School and saw the increasing urbanisation of the area.

She was a fierce campaigner for maintaining the environment in that area and, fortunately for us, an active member of the Indooroopilly and District Historical Society, who recorded an oral history of her memories. She used to have a wonderful collection of photographs, and she showed me a wonderful picture of two boys canoeing next to each other in Witton Creek. Sadly, today you wouldn't even get one canoe in that creek.

Doreen was a wonderful contributor. She's survived by her daughters, Genelle and Petrea. I also understand that she has a grandchild who works here in Parliament House. I pass on my condolences to Doreen's family during this period of grieving. Doreen, many thanks for the stories, memories and contribution you made to our local area. You will be sadly missed.

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