World Expo 88

World Expo 88

Friday flashback to Brisbane 30 years ago when we proudly hosted World Expo 88 and invited the world to our city. Enjoy this selection of images from the 6 month long attraction that many people claim changed Brisbane forever. World Expo site before construction....
Debutante Ball

Debutante Ball

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1962 and the annual Brisbane Debutante Ball How beautiful do these young ladies look in their glamorous gowns. Image credit – Lost Brisbane Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane’s weekly love letter of Brisbane...
RACQ

RACQ

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of late 1960 and the ever reliable RACQ happily helping Brisbane motorists, photo taken in front of the Story Bridge on Bowen Terrace. Image credit – Lost Brisbane, Facebook. Subscribe Sign up with your email address to...
Story Bridge construction

Story Bridge construction

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1936 and bridge workers pouring concrete during the construction of the Story Bridge. See the Brisbane city Clock Tower in the distance? Image credit – Bonzle
Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 30 September 1982 when Brisbane hosted the Commonwealth Games. The Gold Coast is currently hosting the Commonwealth Games but back in 1982 it was Brisbane’s time to shine when we hosted the Commonwealth Games and the...
Brisbane City wharves

Brisbane City wharves

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1973 and the car park at the AUSN wharf which today has been replaced with the Brisbane City Riverwalk, apartments and office buildings. Image credit Lost Brisbane and Syd Fisher courtesy BCC Library. Subscribe Sign up to...