by Anna McGhie | Jan 22, 2017 | Sights, Vintage
A celebration usually includes a cake. So this Australia Day celebrate with the classic Lamington which is believed to have been created in Brisbane. Popular belief is, that this iconic Australian food was named after Lord Lamington, the Governor of Queensland...
by Anna McGhie | Jan 19, 2017 | Vintage
Friday Flashback to Brisbane in 1900 and the days when ironing classes were popular at the Brisbane Technical College. Read more about the early days of the Brisbane Technical College here.
by Anna McGhie | Jan 12, 2017 | Vintage
Friday Flashback to Brisbane in 1931 and ‘The Gabba’ where spectators watch an International cricket match.
by Anna McGhie | Jan 5, 2017 | Vintage
The Bellevue Hotel was built in 1886 occupying a prime position on the corner of Alice and George Streets, Brisbane city. The architect F.F. Holmes designed the three story building with two levels of decorative cast iron ballustrading verandahs. It was regarded as...
by Anna McGhie | Dec 29, 2016 | Vintage
Friday Flashback to Brisbane in 1969 and the construction of the SGIO Building, now known as the Suncorp building on the corner of Turbot and Albert Streets, Brisbane. See the Albert Street Uniting Church in the foreground?
by Anna McGhie | Dec 22, 2016 | Vintage
Friday Flashback to Brisbane in 1962 and King George Square where the traditional Brisbane City Christmas tree stands. Notice the road and cars parked outside Brisbane City Hall.
