This 1929 Gilford 1680T with locally built half-cab body remained in service on the Ekibin-Tarragindi run until the Council takeover in April 1948. Courtesy of Queensland...
The Brisbane tramway network served the city of Brisbane between 1885 – 1969 and ran on standard gauge track. The electric system was originally energised to...
‘The finding of Pamphlett’ by J.R. Ashton, in the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, 1886. Thomas Pamphlett (1788?–1838), also known as James Groom, was a convict in...
JUST for those who were wondering what is the difference between Old Bishopsbourne, Milton and Bishopsbourne at Hamilton. Top – Old Bishopsbourne, Milton. Bottom – Bishopsbourne...
Horse drawn trams in Brisbane’s Queen Street in the early 1890s. Perry Brothers were ironmongers at 201 and 203 Queen Street. Also pictured is the Opera...
A photo of my G-Grandfather’s shop in Fortitude Valley that appeared in the Brisbane Telegraph, 24 March, 1949. Patrick George McDonnell’s shop on the corner of...
Wind back the clock. Back, back, back. With a creak, the old wooden door opens. You hear the tinkle of the bell. You step inside, excitedly...
Roma Street railway station, ca.1870s. At centre left is Roma Villa with its steep gabled roof, and behind it in the distance is Old Bishopsbourne at...
From Paul Granville. https://highgatehill-historical-vignettes.com/2020/11/01/the-fascinating-story-of-the-first-victoria-bridge/?fbclid=IwAR3Vd9W71mZxtD10s1hlk0_voq59osq_PF28kZZHvwgPqdEMDx6cPjzYLPw The Fascinating Story of the First Victoria Bridge Click here to view the original post.
JUST HAD TO share this article from the Kangaroo Point & Districts Historical Society. Over the years when people have asked me if it has ever...