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1880 – 1900

Alexander Brown Wilson, Architect.

April 2, 2021September 14, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 15 Comments

The Wilson family were early European settlers on Highgate Hill. Their son Alexander became a renowned Brisbane architect, contributing significantly to the development of the city's unique architectural style. Much of his work survives.

Ferdinand and Josephine Papi – an Edwardian Power Couple

March 6, 2021December 18, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 2 Comments

Ferdinand Papi was an early Italian migrant who became a highly respected teacher. Josephine Papi was a philanthropist involved in countless community activities. Images from an old family album help bring their lives and this period of our history to life.

Kurilpa – Water, Water, Everywhere

February 6, 2021August 4, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 8 Comments

Early residents of South Brisbane faced a shortage of water and at the same time there were problems with stagnant foul water courses and swamps.

Alfred Hockings and his “Rosaville” Nursery

January 3, 2021September 5, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 7 Comments

Albert Hockings spent decades acclimatising and breeding plants suitable for the Queenslands climate at his ""Rosaville Nursery" on Montague Road. Discover the fascinating story of Albert and his family.

The Fascinating Story of the First Victoria Bridge

November 1, 2020December 10, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 19 Comments

Due to political bastardry, bad contracting, financial crisis and the forces of nature, the first Victoria Bridge took 10 years to build at more than double the expected cost. Twenty years later it was replaced. Here's the fascinating story.

Omnibus Families of the Southside

October 3, 2020July 19, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 2 Comments

For some 40 years, horse drawn omnibuses provided the principle mode of public transport in Brisbane, Now they are all but forgotten.

Brisbane’s Omnibuses

September 5, 2020March 14, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 7 Comments

For some 40 years, horse drawn omnibuses provided the principle mode of public transport in Brisbane, Now they are all but forgotten.

Holy Hawthorne Street

August 8, 2020September 14, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / Leave a comment

Once the location of two bora rings, there are now three churches on Hawthorne Street in Woolloongabba. The spiritual nature of the location disappeared with modern development and the building of the freeway which cuts the street in two.

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Vulture Street – From Dotted Line to Bitumen

July 11, 2020October 6, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 10 Comments

Vulture Street started life as a dotted staight line drawn across a map of Brisbane in the 1840s. It took another 40 years to become a useful through road.

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The Origins of Orleigh Park

June 13, 2020September 23, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 12 Comments

With its huge spreading shade trees and pleasant breezy riverside location, Orleigh Park is understandably a great favourite with many residents and visitors. However, this pleasant place of recreation had its origins in tragedy.

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