In 1907 three small children are terrified when a horse bolts carrying them off at breakneck speed in a butcher’s cart.
Author: Paul's Blogs
A Highgate Hill Counterfeiter 1934
In the 1930s it was worthwhile for criminals to produce counterfeit coins as their buying power was still significant and times were tough.
The Hazelwood Estate, Highgate Hill 1885
In the 1880s, the large original properties on Highgate Hill started to be broken up for suburban housing.
James and Margaret Allan and their home “Wairuna”
James Allen was cofounder of the Allen and Stark company, later taken over by Myers. He and his wife built the beautiful ‘Wairuna’ on Hampstead Road.
Tram Assists Horse Drawn Dray Highgate Hill 1926
In 1926, a horse drawn dray can’t get moving up steep Gladstone Road. A passing tram gives it a hand.
Spilt Milk 1947
Highgate 1947 and a accident resulted in all but one bottle of milk in a truckload being broken.
The Early Days of South Brisbane
In 1875, the Brisbane River not only divided Brisbane physically but also culturally. We southsiders still can’t understand why anyone would want to live north of the river.
Shark Attack at Highgate Hill 1902
In 1902 boys enjoyed swimming in the Brisbane River but they had to share it with sharks.
Highgate Hill Miss Australia Candidates 1947
In 1947, the Miss Australia contest was in full swing and there were several Highgate Hill hopefuls, with interesting hobbies.
Gold found in Highgate Hill 1925
The discovery of gold in a Highgate Hill backyard in 1925 created a lot of excitement with talk of a gold rush.
Highgate Hill and Its History 