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The initial grant for a hall reserve at Brookfield, consisting of one acre, was proclaimed in the Queensland Government Gazette of the 21t of February 1885. A hall that previously served as the Brookfield Bible Christian Church and first schoolhouse was moved to the site. This hall served as the community hall until the current hall replaced it.

In July 1932 an application was submitted to the Brisbane City Council (BCC) by the trustees of the hall for a new hall, valued at £300/-/-. A delay must have occurred as another application was submitted to the BCC September the following year, valued at £400.

The current hall's origins are explained by Brookfield historian, Libby Wager:

The present Brookfield Hall was built as a Victory Hall at Darra after World War I. It was moved to John Henry's property at Mandalay, Fig Tree Pocket for a number of years, before being brought to Brookfield in the 1930s. Skillion roof, a supper room, and towers were later added from material taken from the first Hall which was demolished after being used for some years by the Tennis Club.

A number of early Brookfield families have had representatives who have served as trustees of the Brookfield Hall Reserve. They include the Brimblecombes (James), Shields (James), Ballards (C. E. A) and the Darts (John). The hall has been used for a number of community events over the years.

The Showgrounds Reserve was declared a reserve on the 16th of March 1911. An area of "about 14 acres” was set aside for "Recreation and Show Purposes".

The Brookfield and Moggill Show Society had formed in 1905, holding its first show in 1906. The first two-day show is noted as being held in 1911.

The show is particularly noted, within Queensland, for its quality of horse events, being considered “ … as the best Queensland Show outside the R. N. A and has been reported as second only to the Royal Sydney Easter Show in horse events.”

An agricultural show within a rural area is an important event that provides an opportunity for the local community to enjoy a festive and sporting event and present local produce to be presented for display and competition.

The showgrounds has been an important focal point to the Brookfield community and surrounding environs. A number of local residents have served as trustees. One former trustee, William Kay, has had a memorial archway to the ring named in his honour.

Source: Brisbane City Council Heritage Register.

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