by Anna McGhie | Aug 4, 2018 | Vintage
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1920’s when a car was driven the wrong direction up Jacob’s Ladder in a stunt to promote an Eagers Car Sales. Image credit – Lost Brisbane Jacob’s Ladder are the steps between Wickham Terrace and Turbot Street. Are...
by Anna McGhie | Jun 28, 2018 | Vintage
Friday flashback to vintage Fortitude Valley of 1900 and Oversell and Sons, Family Drapery Store, which once stood on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Sadly the store was destroyed by fire in 1904, see below. Overells was later sold to Waltons, you can read more...
by Anna McGhie | Jun 7, 2018 | Vintage
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1950 and The Oasis swimming complex and gardens once located at Sunnybank. The Oasis Gardens, formerly located at 141 Station Road, Sunnybank, consisted of eight acres of lawns and subtropical gardens, three swimming pools, and...
by Anna McGhie | May 3, 2018 | Vintage
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....
by Anna McGhie | Apr 12, 2018 | Vintage
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
