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13 July, 2025
Villeneuve history book comes to life
After six years of research, local resident Peter Garwood has compiled a detailed 90-page history of Villeneuve.
Originally moving from Redcliffe in 2018 to downsize—something that didn’t quite go as planned—Peter dove into uncovering the story of his new hometown.
His work draws on information from the internet and the local Villeneuve Villains Club, a community group known for activities like barbecues, tea appreciation, and wine tasting. Great care was taken to ensure accuracy and respect copyright, though some details come from varied sources.
“Knowing nothing about Villeneuve, I decided to have a look at its history. Six years on, and I think I got it covered—all 90 pages of it,” he said.
“Effort has been made to ensure the truth of the information, and there was no infringement of copyright; however, there is no guarantee, as much of the info came from the net and the Villeneuve Villains.
“Having spent so much effort, I now offer it to all.”
The digital history is available for a small cost directly from Peter, with a physical copy also held by the Kilcoy Historical Society.
Peter invites residents to contribute any stories or photographs to enrich the community record.
He can be contacted at 0418 886 803 or via email at saltpeter47@outlook.com.
