The creation of a new colony called Queensland meant many things to people living north of the Tweed River. They would have their own Parliament. Their own identity. Their own Premier. Their own Governor! Hang about, where were we going to put our new vice-regal overlord (and lady)? Thankfully, Dr Hobbs had a nice place,Continue reading “Old Government House”
Category Archives: History in our Midst
History in our midst – the Mooney Memorial Fountain.
On Eagle Street, an ornate Victorian drinking fountain sits in the midst of towering buildings, Moreton Bay fig trees and oblivious foot traffic. It was erected in the memory of a young volunteer fireman, James Mooney, who died of scalding and burns in March 1877, trying to save a block of buildings in Queen Street.Continue reading “History in our midst – the Mooney Memorial Fountain.”
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