the mid-1860s, remained isolated from most of the shire.

Shire Council and School of Arts 
Two social activities in which residents participated, involved membership of the shire council and the school of arts. From the period 1891 to 1920, almost 60 residents served as elected members of the Sherwood Shire Council. Being volunteers, they influenced and improved the lifestyle of the population, which had grown from 2331 in 1891 to 5000 by 1920.The administration of the Sherwood Shire, had its origins in the Queensland Governments experimental Local Government Act of 1878 and the Divisional Board Act of 1879. The Divisional Board Act of 1879 established Yeerongpilly Division, with the future Sherwood Shire designated number two subdivision. The Divisional Board Act of 1887, officially allowed boards to govern by committee,Saturday Morning Phodder: The Life and Times of Lenny Dykstra

In 1981, the New York Mets drafted a young man from Garden Grove, Ca. in the 13th round of baseballs amateur draft. When one is selected that late, they often toil in the minor leagues for their career. Yet, sometimes a player can surprise the experts and scouts and have a cup of coffee in the show. For Leonard Kyle Dykstra, that cup of coffee became a helluva career. Perhaps it was the toughness and grit that he brought to the ball-yard everyday that allowed him to excel. He certainly had natural ability, but determination was ultimately the key to Dykstra’s success. It was this toughness and determination that earned him the moniker,”Nails.”

For those of us that were privileged