Brisbane on camera 1870-1900 A Draper’s Business in Queen Street A moment in Queen Street, captured by photographer Richard Daintree, presumably from a window across the street. The building at the far left is a “commerce court”, and C W Fegan & Co are open for business in a building proudly established in 1861. TheContinue reading “Ordinary Lives”
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A Desperate Breakout Attempt
Brisbane, 1853 In 1853, the Brisbane gaol was located at the old Convict Female Factory in Queen Street (where the Post Office is today). Those in charge of the settlement decided that perhaps it was not ideal to have the lady prisoners in such proximity to the gentleman prisoners, lest improprieties should arise, and theContinue reading “A Desperate Breakout Attempt”
The Most Despised Woman in Old Brisbane Town.
In October 1851, Jane Ellis was the most despised woman in Brisbane. At her first Court appearance, crowds of angry citizens jostled for a seat in the public gallery, and when she was released on bail, Mrs Ellis had to be escorted through the hissing throng by two policemen. Mrs Ellis was the wife ofContinue reading “The Most Despised Woman in Old Brisbane Town.”
The Great Fire of Brisbane, 1864
1864 was a turbulent year for Brisbane Town. Residents had barely recovered from catastrophic flooding, when, on 11 April, fire roared up Queen Street, destroying homes and businesses in its path. There were photographers and journalists on hand, many of whom lived “over the shop,” and the accounts and pictures are striking. Before the fireContinue reading “The Great Fire of Brisbane, 1864”
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