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Ferdinand and Josephine Papi – an Edwardian Power Couple

March 6, 2021March 15, 2021 / 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, 2021February 6, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 7 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, 2021March 22, 2021 / 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, 2020February 28, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 16 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, 2020January 21, 2021 / 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, 2020April 9, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 5 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, 2020January 1, 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, 2020February 22, 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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More Tales from Musgrave Park

April 18, 2020November 26, 2020 / Paul's Blogs / 10 Comments

After reaching a peak of social prominence in the early 20th century, Musgrave Park underwent many changes, survived numerous threats to its existence and has emerged with a new identity.

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Musgrave Park – The Early Days

March 28, 2020March 7, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 9 Comments

Over time, Musgrave Park in South Brisbane has been perceived in many different ways, reflecting changes in our society and the demographics of the surrounding neighbourhood. Come with me on a journey through its past.

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  • Alexander Brown Wilson, Architect.
  • Ferdinand and Josephine Papi – an Edwardian Power Couple
  • Kurilpa – Water, Water, Everywhere
  • Alfred Hockings and his “Rosaville” Nursery
  • “Dorra Tor” – Plywood, Politics and Punters
  • The Fascinating Story of the First Victoria Bridge
  • Omnibus Families of the Southside
  • Brisbane’s Omnibuses
  • Holy Hawthorne Street
  • Vulture Street – From Dotted Line to Bitumen
  • The Origins of Orleigh Park
  • Daphne Mayo – Brisbane Sculptor
  • More Tales from Musgrave Park
  • Musgrave Park – The Early Days
  • Sankey Street, Steeped in History
  • South Brisbane War Memorial Park and the Disappearing Ridge
  • A Mystery Murder of Married Lovers
  • Ernie and Mabel Lane – Radical Activists
  • Doctor A. Jefferis Turner – “Gentle Annie”
  • Mon Abri – Brighton Road
  • The Battle of Highgate Hill
  • The Pastor’s House
  • The Mistresses’ House
  • Brisbane Prepares for Air Raids
  • From Telegraph To Telephone
  • The Blakeneys of Highgate Hill
  • Children on the Loose
  • The Forlorn Death of Mary Emmett
  • Of Tobacconists, Brewers and Other Things
  • Gloucester Street Railway Station

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