Moving personal stories of the impact of war on our little suburb of Highgate Hill give us a glimpse of what the nation went through in those difficult years.
Events
Who Shot “Spider” Raper? 1926
The shooting of a notorious criminal at Highgate Hill made big headlines in 1926. Was the man who pulled the trigger guilty of murder?
Runaway Horse and Cart 1907
In 1907 three small children are terrified when a horse bolts carrying them off at breakneck speed in a butcher’s cart.
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.
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.
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.
Rat Causes Fire on Highgate Hill 1887
The use of lamps posed a great risk in wooden houses, sometimes with tragic results.
