Plus, a photo-bombing horse. West End West End, on the southern side of the Brisbane River, grew from farmlands to a suburb as the advent of regular ferries, the Victoria Bridge, and the rail network allowed easy travel back and forth to Brisbane central. Parts of West End are quite hilly, while other areas areContinue reading “The A-Z of Old Brisbane in colour: West End to Wynnum.”
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On this day: 29 December 1849.
The Moreton Bay Courier’s news of the day. Page 1. The Classifieds on page 1 offered the usual array of lost livestock, Holloway’s Pills advertisements, and confusing ads for drapery (strong linen duck?). A large advertisement for an Art Union explained the use of the term “Art Union” by actually offering works of art asContinue reading “On this day: 29 December 1849.”
“Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark.”
How the Old Windmill nearly disappeared in 1850. The oldest surviving building in Queensland, built by convicts for convicts, was very nearly demolished in 1850. It’s hard to imagine Wickham Terrace without the sail-less Windmill, set slightly back from the road and surrounded by trees. Since 1828, it has been a grain grinding and punishmentContinue reading ““Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark.””
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