History Redcliffe
The Redcliffe Historical Society Inc was formed in I967 to preserve and document the history of Redcliffe and District. Founding...
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fuji321
- Apr 21
- 4 min
Redcliffe historical publications
We have a large selection of Redcliffe historical books and downloadable ebooks in our collection including: 1904 Tom Petrie's...
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fuji321
- Mar 27
- 4 min
Scarborough Picture Pavilion 1928-35 and the Morgan family history.
In December 1928, Bob Morgan built a picture theatre at Martins Estate, at the southern end of the Scarborough Camping ground near Jerry...
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fuji321
- Mar 16
- 35 min
Written narrative of the 1823 voyage of Thomas Pamphlett & John Finnegan as recorded by John Uniacke
John Finnegan, Thomas Pamphlett, John Thompson, and Richard Parsons were travelling by sailboat from Sydney to Illawarra, taking a cargo...
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fuji321
- Mar 12
- 2 min
Redcliffe Land Sale Poster Collection.
We have collected a large number of Historical and  Land Sale Maps over the years and the following is a complete list of all maps...
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fuji321
- Feb 26
- 3 min
Lorneleigh Pictures and Guest House at Woody Point.
The Lorneleigh is a guest house located at St Leonards St (Now Alfred St) at Woody Point and was built by W.S. Martin in 1890. Travelling...
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fuji321
- Feb 16
- 6 min
Gibb Family in Redcliffe, Cribb Island and Northgate.
Born in Douglas in the Isle of Man to English parents, Hugh and Barbara (nee Pass) the Gibb brothers, Barry (born 1st September 1946)...
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fuji321
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Kaylee McKeown OAM
Born in Redcliffe on 12th July 2001, Kaylee McKeown is an Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. Kaylee went to school at St...
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fuji321
- Jan 13
- 3 min
Redcliffe Wall of Fame in the Jetty Arcade
Residents pride in their town or city is influenced by many factors. Whether it be its historic past or even from those citizens past and...
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fuji321
- Jan 6
- 16 min
Humpybong School History
The first provisional school in Humpybong was erected and opened on February 1st 1876 on a southern section of the site fronting Duffield...
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fuji321
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Redcliffe Toy Museum
Situated in the Vintage Tea Lounge in the Cominos Arcade on Redcliffe Parade , is a small toy museum run by Redcliffe locals Duane and...
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fuji321
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Thomas Pamphlett, Richard Parsons and John Finnegan
The three men are attributed as being the first Europeans to live in the Moreton Bay region. Thomas Pamphlett (Also known as James Groom)...
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fuji321
- Dec 31, 2023
- 6 min
Large Sawfish, Groupers and Sharks caught off Redcliffe
Comparing catches - Woody Point Jetty c.1913 - Photo John Oxley Library The giant grouper has a wide distribution throughout the tropical...
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fuji321
- Dec 31, 2023
- 5 min
The history of early schools in Humpybong (Redcliffe)
When the survey of the western part of Redcliffe was drawn up on March 24th 1864, a school reserve was made. The site today is surrounded...
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fuji321
- Dec 30, 2023
- 5 min
Scarborough State School early history
Scarborough State School was opened on March 9th 1925 Photo from the Moreton Bay Library Collection: RMPC-101\101514 The Brisbane Courier...
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fuji321
- Dec 15, 2023
- 2 min
Sharon Alback
Sharon Alback is a quietly spoken, modest individual. Other than those involved with her lifelong passion for Dance, few would know of...
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fuji321
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
Glen Evangelista
Glen Evangelista's journey from the football field to the pinnacle of the healthcare industry is a testament to his resilience,...
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fuji321
- Nov 25, 2023
- 2 min
Salute Australia 1988 - Dolphin Oval
On June the 8th 1988, 12000 adults and 6000 children from 16 local Redcliffe schools joined in a celebration at Dolphin Oval. Teachers...
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fuji321
- Nov 17, 2023
- 1 min
Redcliffe Drive-In Kippa Ring 1965 - 86 and Pierre's Mill.
The Redcliffe Drive-In opened on 15th December 1965 by the Sourris brothers. Movies playing in October 1967 included: The Dirty Dozen...
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fuji321
- Nov 16, 2023
- 2 min
Margaret Just. TITC. BA [Edu]
The Redcliffe Community has always enjoyed celebrating events, exhibitions and anniversaries. September 14th 2024 will be Redcliffe’s...
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