Gibb Family in Redcliffe and Cribb Island
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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- Mar 25
- 3 min
Don Argus AC, SF, CPA.
From humble beginnings, Don Argus arguably became the finest business and banking brain in Australia. He was the son of a linotype...
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fuji321
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Serge Testa
Serge Testa is an Australian yachtsman who holds the world record for the circumnavigation in the smallest boat. Serge Testa was born in...
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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 24, 2022
- 1 min
2023 Pictorial History Of Redcliffe Calendars now available.
The team at the Photo Restoration Studio have just released a 2023 calendar showcasing the best 12 images from the 2 Pictorial History...
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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 October 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
- Jul 14, 2022
- 5 min
Large Sawfish, Groupers and Sharks caught off Redcliffe
Comparing catches - Woody Point Jetty c.1913 - Photo John Oxley Library The goliath grouper is the largest grouper in the western...
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fuji321
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min
Herbert St Scarborough street history
A street history of Herbert St Scarborough from aerial photos taken in 1942, 1956 and 1989. One of the earliest streets, possibly named...
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fuji321
- Apr 23, 2022
- 8 min
Hobbs Homestead, Reef Point Estate Scarborough and the Hobbs family history
William Hobbs purchased portions of land in Scarborough in 1870s, west of what would eventually become Scarborough Road. He paid 27...
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fuji321
- Apr 23, 2022
- 3 min
The Bay Theatre Scarborough 1954--76
In 1954, Messrs Londy and Kallos built the new Bay Theatre at Scarborough. It opened on the 2nd December 1954 with Paramount’s Knock on...
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fuji321
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Monsignor Frawley
Monsignor Frawley was affectionately known as Mons. He was born in Toowoomba in 1904 to James and Bridget Frawley. He attended Nudgess...
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