History of Taigum & the Colonial Village
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Aboriginal History
 The Jagera and Turrbal groups occupied land in the Brisbane and Ipswich areas. The exact boundaries are not known, however, the Turrbal generally occupied the area north of the Brisbane River. Both groups had closely related languages, which are classified as belonging to the larger Yaggera language group. In nearby Shorncliffe the Ningy-Ningy clan had displaced the Turrbal by the 1850s. Cabbage Tree Creek which borders Taigum was known to the Aborigines under the suburb name and alternate spellings were Tygham or Tigham.
Evidence of Aboriginal occupation can be found; in a Bora Ring at Nudgee Waterhole, and in sites of special importance at Dinah Island and by Aboriginal camps on the banks of the Cabbage Tree Creek.
Urban Development
 In 1891 the Nundah Divisional Board, which embraced Taigum and other suburbs, suggested that its name be changed to the Tyghum Divisional Board. This suggestion was unsuccessful, however the name was changed in 1901 to the Kedron Divisional Board and then to the Kedron Shire Council. At this time Frederick Drew operated ‘Tyghum’ Dairy at Beckett Road and this land became part of the new suburb of Taigum.
The Taigum State School was established in 1957 and most classrooms were modernised in 1999. The Pre-school was constructed in the 1970's. The Zillman Water Girl Guides, which covered the Taigum area, met in the Taigum State School from 1974 for three years before they moved to St Flannan’s Church for five years before moving to Boondall.
Notable Residents
Frederick Drew operated ‘Tyghum’ Dairy at Beckett Road and he inadvertently became a pioneer of the area. His land became part of the new suburb of Taigum.
PJ Symes owned land in the area and the Symes name is recognised in the name given to the Symes Grove Anglican Home.
Landmarks
 There are a number of nursing homes in Taigum. The Anglican Church operates Symes Grove, which was built on land purchased in 1960. The nursing home opened in 1962. More of the same parcel of land was purchased in the late 1960s, which allowed for the construction of St Martins Nursing Home in 1982. St Martins was named after St Martins Hospital in Ann Street which closed down in the 1960s but which provided some funds for the nursing home of the same name in Taigum. The land for both homes was purchased using part of the bequest of PJ Symes and a sister nursing home called Symes Thorpe was constructed in Toowoomba using funds from the same source.
The Colonial Village
 In 1983, the Rezes Family purchased the 10-11 acres that is now The Colonial Village. Back then, the suburb of Taigum was not well known. Most of the land in the area was rural and it was a common site to see Cottage Farms along Handford Road. Many Zillmere locals would be able to remember walking up the road to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables from the famers. In 2011, one of these farms is still in existence opposite the Salvation Army Church with the farmer occasionally selling his produce to passers by.
By 1985, the Colonial Village (or as previously known as The Colonial Mobile Village) was welcoming its first residents and guests and in 2011, some of these residents are still gladly calling the Village their home.
 As with many businesses, our business has changed its structure over the years to cater for the changes in demand from consumers. Originally, caravans and campervans were very popular. Then in the late 1980’s relocatable homes became a very popular lifestyle choice. The Colonial Village has always been a ‘mixed use’ property and as time went by, cabins and villas were built and with the demand for short term accommodation in the area, the Motel Complex was completed in 1994.
 The Rezes Family is still very much involved in the day to day operating and managing of the property and on any given day you will see at least one or two family members going about their chores!
So, from our Family and Staff to you (and your Family), we welcome you to the Colonial Village. We hope that your stay here, no matter how long or short, is at least to your expectations.
Thank you for your custom.
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