1840’s
A track developed between Ipswich and the Darling Downs, passing along the southern edge of the Rosewood Scrub.
Samuel Owens received approval to open a wayside inn at the Old Man Waterhole (Calvert)
1857 (1st December)
At a Court of Petty Sessions a new publicans’ licence was granted to Michael O’Brien, Rising Sun, Rosewood.
1857 (10th December)
The bridge over the Three Mile Creek opened for traffic and a good and substantial log causeway at the Seven Mile Creek was finished.
1861 (August)
The formation of the road through Rosewood Scrub about 9 miles beyond Ipswich was completed.
1865 (31st July)
The railway line from Ipswich to Bigge’s Camp (Grandchester) opened to traffic.
1867 (17th August)
The Rosewood Scrub was thrown open to free selection by proclamation in the Government Gazette. (22nd) James Foote bought his selection (Seven L).
1868
Macalister’s Crown Lands Alienation Act allowed settlers to buy large areas ranging from 40 to 160 acres. William Mathew selected 80 acres agricultural land at Rosewood. (17th July)
1869
Preparations for cotton-growing were being made near the Rosewood Gate.
1873
James Foote and William Mathew each gave half a chain of land along the boundary of their properties for a road for public use (John street).
1875 (1st February)
Rosewood Gate Mixed Primary School opened with Dan Desbois as the first teacher.
1877
Coal mining began near Walloon. An exploratory shaft was sunk at Rosewood in the hope of finding coal for the locomotives.
1878 (July)
Under the Electoral Districts Act of 1878, Rosewood Gate became Rosewood.
1879 (11 November)
The Walloon Division was created as one of 74 divisions within Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879.
1890 (August)
The Lanefield Farmers’ Co-operative Company was established.
1890 (October)
The new police barracks, on the old site were built.
1892 (November)
Rosewood Court Room was built. (Contractor James Campbell Thomson)
1903 (31st March)
Under the Local Authorities Act 1902, the Rosewood Division became the Shire of Rosewood, while the Walloon Division became the Shire of Walloon.
1905 (27th July)
The new Rosewood State School was officially opened by the Hon. A.H. Barlow, Minister for Public Instruction.
1907 (23rd September)
The new Rosewood Courthouse and police station was informally opened.
1909 (29th October)
Vaisey & Co Ltd was registered. The Rosewood Register and Marburg Mail began operations.
1910 (13th February)
St Brigid’s Catholic Church was opened by Bishop Duhig.
1911 (January)
The Epidemic hospital opened to accomodate patients.
1912 (27th January)
The School of Arts opened opposite the Rising Sun.
1912
A branch railway line was opened connecting Rosewood to Marburg.
1915 (25th November)
The Dungarees left Laidley and marched over the Liverpool Range to Rosewood.
1916 (13th October)
Five shires of the local government areas in and around Ipswich were abolished (Brassall, Bundanba, Lowood, Purga, Walloon) resulting in an enlarged Shire of Rosewood by including part of the Shire of Walloon.
1922
Q.A.T.B. branch was established.
1923 (25th April)
The War Trophies were unveiled in Anzac Park.
1924 (7th August)
The Rosewood Branch of the C. W. A. was formed.
1929 (14th April)
Rosewood Golf Links opened.
1931 (15th December)
The electric lights were switched on in business and private houses.
1932 (14th April)
The street lights were switched on.
1939 (30th June)
The New Majestic Theatre opened (Proprietress Mrs F. Boughen).
1941
The building originally used as the Post Office at Marburg was moved to Rosewood for the Rosewood Post Office.
1946 (20th June)
The Recreation Footwear Factory commenced operations in John Street.
1948 (14th April)
A meeting of citizens in the Rosewood Farmers’ Hall decided to form a Rosewood Chamber of Commerce.
1949 (29th January)
Rosewood Shire was incorporated into Moreton Shire.
1954
The Memorial Hall was built in William Street.
1968 (23rd July)
The new bridge opened over the Seven Mile by the Governor of Queensland, Sir Alan Mansfield.
1980
Rosewood State High School opened.
1987 (October)
The Rosewood Aged People’s Home opened. Renamed Cabanda in 1990.
1988
The Rosewood Historic Railway was opened to the public.
1993
The electric train service began.
2001
Rosewood Community Centre opened in School Street.
2002 (18th July)
Rosewood Detention Basin was opened by Wilson Tucket, M.P.
2013
The New Oakleigh Coal Mine, the last near the town, closed down.
2020 (25th July)
The Rosewood Library was opened by local government minister Stirling Hinchliffe.
Researched and complied by Jane Schy
Rosewood and Rosewood Shire – Queensland Places