In 1926, a horse drawn dray can’t get moving up steep Gladstone Road. A passing tram gives it a hand.
Time period
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.
Rat Causes Fire on Highgate Hill
The use of lamps posed a great risk in wooden houses, sometimes with tragic results.
The Prince of Wales Visits Highgate Hill 1920
The Prince of Wales meets an enthusiastic crowd at Highgate Hill and admires the view.
A Strawberry Afternoon Tea
In 1905, a wealthy young girl’s party in Highgate Hill is described, with an interesting present for the winner of a game.
The Cabby and the Couple Highgate Hill 1906
This verbatim account from the driver of a horse drawn cab is probably as risqué as newspaper articles got in 1906.
Highgate Hill and Its History 