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Runaway Horse and Cart 1907

October 23, 2016July 2, 2019 / Paul's Blogs / 1 Comment

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

October 12, 2016March 11, 2018 / Paul's Blogs / 1 Comment

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

August 28, 2016December 17, 2019 / Paul's Blogs / 2 Comments

In 1926, a horse drawn dray can’t get moving up steep Gladstone Road. A passing tram gives it a hand.

Spilt Milk 1947

August 14, 2016June 27, 2019 / Paul's Blogs / Leave a comment

Highgate 1947 and a accident resulted in all but one bottle of milk in a truckload being broken.

Shark Attack at Highgate Hill 1902

July 3, 2016September 6, 2018 / Paul's Blogs / Leave a comment

In 1902 boys enjoyed swimming in the Brisbane River but they had to share it with sharks.

Highgate Hill Miss Australia Candidates 1947

June 18, 2016March 8, 2018 / Paul's Blogs / Leave a comment

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

June 4, 2016September 3, 2018 / Paul's Blogs / 1 Comment

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

May 25, 2016March 18, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 3 Comments

The use of lamps posed a great risk in wooden houses, sometimes with tragic results.

Pirates on Highgate Hill 1853

May 18, 2016March 8, 2018 / Paul's Blogs / Leave a comment

After robbing a number of ships, a group of escaped convicts from Norfolk Island created havoc in Brisbane before being tracked through Highgate Hill and captured at Bundamba.

The Prince of Wales Visits Highgate Hill 1920

May 14, 2016March 11, 2018 / Paul's Blogs / 1 Comment

The Prince of Wales meets an enthusiastic crowd at Highgate Hill and admires the view.

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