of our premises

Terra Firma Law is located at 228 Mary Street. Renovations are only just completed. This wonderful building is now even more delightful with a brand new façade.  Beautiful porcelain tiles and a swishy new reception have now left a brand new impression in Mary Street.  Every single external brick has been re-pointed, all the walls freshly painted, the floors re-carpeted and the inside has been reconfigured. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the energy is overflowing!  Our business in housed within three-brick thick brick walls and is three storeys tall. There is a narrow timber stair case with twenty little steps leading you to the top floor. It is a charming building and one with wonderful history, which keeps unfolding as we meet more lively members of the older generations.  We have done a little detective work and below are some of the business who has shared this address since it was erected:

The Gympie Truth Apparently this newspaper operated from our premises at 228 Mary Street. History tells us it was established by Andrew Fisher, then reporter who went on to be one of Australia's first Prime Ministers. His original house is located among others at the Gympie Gold Mining Museum.

Toop Bros Dry Cleaners Dirty laundry was cleaned and clothes were altered here by Toop Bros Dry Cleaners. A client of Michael Kerr found an old sign at the Tip and handed it on to Michael. We have an enlarged version framed in our office.  Come and have a look, but please don't bring your dry cleaning with you!

Primaries Primaries were Stock and Station Agents. There was a wide variety of rural merchandise available here, even fuel. This explains the chain wire fence and loading dock at the rear of the premises.

Kerr and Kerr Originally established by Michael Kerr's Father. Mr. Kerr Sr. closed the practice for two years during WW2, whilst he was serving in the Army and referred all work to his Brisbane Town Agents. Michael Kerr took over the practice when his Father passed away.  Michael then purchased the premises after Primaries vacated. Kerr and Kerr, including Michael's wife Kay, conducted the practice here until Michael and Kay retired on 30 June, 2008.

Terra Firma Law - Commenced practice from 1 July 2008. We too intend to be around for a very long time. We genuinely look forward to assisting more wonderful members of Gympie's community and the areas beyond. It is a privilege and a pleasure to get to know our Clients and their families, a position of trust which we respect and protect at all times.  We really are here to help, so please come in and meet us for yourself, it is true … We are not what you're expecting