Gympie – Moreton Bay and More

The early days of Gympie, in colour.

Gympie takes its name from the Gubbi Gubbi word gimpi-gimpi, or stinging tree. Prior to the name being adopted, it was called Nashville, after James Nash. Nash had reported a deposit of alluvial gold in 1867, which started a rush that eventually saved the colony’s economy. Gympie in the early years. The businesses of earlyContinue reading “The early days of Gympie, in colour.”

The Discerning Shopper’s Guide to Gympie.

1871 Edition. The go-to man for oyster parties. J Hampson sold fruit, coffee and hot pies, but above all, he sold OYSTERS!!! Bottled oysters, stewed oysters (an acquired taste, presumably), collapsed oysters (what?). Oh, and fresh ones in the shell. That’s a relief. J Hampson was also prepared to cater for Oyster Parties. Whatever thatContinue reading “The Discerning Shopper’s Guide to Gympie.”