First Nations Toora Kerry Kerry/Humpybong/Redcliffe place names and c.1824 topography map
Before European settlement in 1824, the area now known as Redcliffe was home to the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) and the Ningy Ningy people...
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fuji321
- Dec 29, 2022
- 4 min
Woody Point to Scarborough Road in 1881
In October 1881, the Caboolture Divisional Board invited tenders for the clearing of the coastline road from the soon to be completed...
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fuji321
- Dec 13, 2022
- 5 min
Large 1 metre aerial photos of Redcliffe Peninsula and suburbs out to Deception Bay
On the 14th August 1956, a series of 120 aerial photos were taken by a photographer flying at a low altitude of 5380 feet, and over the...
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fuji321
- Nov 26, 2022
- 5 min
Koch Ave Scarborough street history
Koch Ave (formerly Koch St and Helen St) was named after Colonial Felix Bernard Theodore Wilhelm Koch VD, who had decorated military...
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fuji321
- Nov 23, 2022
- 7 min
Kate St history and the attempted assassination of Prince Edward at Clontarf (Sydney).
Robert T. Scott first purchased portions 110 and 111 in the Redcliff Agricultural Reserve on 12th December 1864. paying 1 pound per acre...
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fuji321
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Dalton Farm. Dalton St , Beach St, Oleander St and Marsala St history
Herbert Edward Dalton and his wife Ellen and family, moved to Redcliffe from Cairns in 1954 after purchasing 21 acres, part of portion...
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fuji321
- Oct 30, 2022
- 8 min
Harriet Bell history and the 1893 Tornado
Charles Frederick Bell was born on the 28th March 1829 in Middlesex, England. The eldest son of Charles Bell Esq. of 29 Stanley Gardens,...
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fuji321
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
Ma and Pa Beedham Family history
Harold Sleight “Jack” Beedham was born in January 1881 in Hull, Yorkshire, England. (Father was George Beedham (1850-1900) Mother was...
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fuji321
- Oct 9, 2022
- 6 min
Haskins St Margate and Haskins family history
Haskins St in Margate is named after long time Redcliffe residents Margaret and Thomas Haskins. Margaret Whelan was born on 20th July...
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fuji321
- Sep 16, 2022
- 1 min
Scarborough Fun Fair 1946-83
The Scarborough Fun Fair was started in 1946 by Father B.J. Frawley, catholic parish priest at Scarborough. It was a great social event...
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fuji321
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
Whitecliffe Cottage and Estate - Ellen and Georgina St - Scotts Point
Portion 110 was first purchased by Robert T. Scott on December 12th 1864. Paying 25 pounds for the 25 acres, in the Redcliff Agricultural...
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fuji321
- Aug 27, 2022
- 3 min
Morgans Pictures at Scarborough 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
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Lorneleigh Guest House and Woody Point Pictures
The Lorneleigh is a guest house located on St Leonards St (Now Alfred St) at Woody Point and was built by W.S. Martin in 1890. Travelling...
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fuji321
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Mein and Warde Street, Scarborough street history 1942, 1956 and 1969
This week's Redcliffe street aerial history is the corner of Mein and Warde Street, Scarborough. 1942, 1956 and 1969. Charles Stuart Mein...
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fuji321
- Aug 14, 2022
- 1 min
1956 Margate Beach aerial panorama ,
A recently restored aerial photo taken on 14th August 1956, showing Margate Beach from Ellen St to Ella St. Featuring the Humpybong...
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fuji321
- Jul 29, 2022
- 1 min
Alexander St Scarborough street history
Alexander Street is named after Alexander Cameron who was born in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland in 1826 and he arrived in Australia with...
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fuji321
- Jul 29, 2022
- 1 min
Longland St aerial history 1956 to1988
Longland St Redcliffe 1956 and 1986. Named after David Ferdinando Longland who arrived in Moreton Bay in 1849 on the Chaseley on which Dr...
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fuji321
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
Corner of Mein and Adams Street, Scarborough aerial street history
This week's Redcliffe street aerial history is the corner of Mein and Adams Street, Scarborough. 1956, 1969 and 1988. Charles Stuart Mein...
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fuji321
- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
Dover Rd (North) Mary St history 1942-79
This weeks Street Aerial History featuring Dover Road (North) and Mary St in Redcliffe. Mary St is named after Mary Edds who lived in...
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fuji321
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Grant St history and the Redcliffe Aerated Water Company
Grant Street is named after former Redcliffe mayor Walter Grant. Walter Grant was born on the 6th April 1861 at Oakfield, St Helens, Isle...
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