We have a large selection of Redcliffe historical books and downloadable ebooks in our collection including:
1904 Tom Petrie's Reminiscences Of Early Queensland:
In 1904, Constance Campbell Petrie wrote a book called “Tom Petrie's Reminiscences Of Early Queensland”. This book also provides a brief sketch of the early days of the colony of Queensland from 1837, through the eyes of her father Tom Petrie. He was considered an authority on First Nations people and in this book there is a wide range of interesting and important information including some translated dialect and descriptions of ceremonies and customs.
An original first edition copy of this book is available to view in the Redcliffe Historical Collection in shop 12a in Comino's Arcade and a free downloadable pdf file available to download and view at the following link:
by John Uniacke is available as a 16 page downloadable pdf file at:
A rare 1925 published 36 page book featuring historical aerials and photos of Redcliffe, Scarborough and Woody Point.
$9.95. for a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK
A remastered and republished 1932 Redcliffe Tourist Guide from Queensland Australia. It was originally produced in 1932 and this book has been remastered from the only 2 copies known to be still in existence today, and first reprinted 100 copies in 2016.
$9.95. for a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK
18 page downloadable pdf book, detailing biographies of the earliest Picture Pavilions and shows in Humpybong (Redcliffe)
Including :
Lorneleigh Pictures on St Leonards St (now Alfred St) Woody Point (1915 to 1927)
Scarborough Picture Pavilion (1928 to 1935) at 42 Landsborough Ave, and the history of Bob Morgan.
104 pages of local Redcliffe history celebrating 160 years including historical information and photos. First published in 1959.
$9.95 for a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK
100 pages of local Redcliffe history celebrating 150 years including historical advertisements and photos. First published in 1949 and available as a downloadable pdf file.
$9.95. for a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK
Downloadable pdf 18 page ebook. With photos and information of the Gibb Family history in Redcliffe, Cribb Island and Northgate.
$9.95. for a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK
A hardcopy booklet will be printed and available instore in May 2024.
A 1964 "Kaloorie" Redcliffe High School Magazine downloadable pdf file.
65 pages.
$9.95. for a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK
Indexed 164 page hardcover. This book, first published in 2017, includes more than 650 illustrations, of Woody Point, Margate, Clontarf, Scarborough and Redcliffe in Queensland Australia. From beautifully detailed archived paintings to artfully crafted historical maps and photos, this rich collection of images are now available in one book for future generations to reference the history of our fabulous Redcliffe. Reprinted in May 2022 with an additional 10 pages, maps and photos, and now indexed. $59.95. at the following LINK
195 page hardcover, featuring over 1000 images, aerials, photos, advertisements and land sale maps of Redcliffe, Scarborough, Woody Point, Clontarf, Margate, Rothwell, Kippa Ring, Newport, Deception Bay, Mango Hill and North Lakes.
$59.95. at the following LINK
135 page downloadable pdf book featuring biographies of all 120 listed on the Redcliffe Wall of Fame. Included are historical maps and aerial photos along with a comprehensive history of early explorers, politicians, charity workers, artists, musicians, sporting identities and business owners that have helped shape Redcliffe .
$12.50. for a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK
A hardcopy booklet will be printed and available instore on July 2024.
34 page downloadable pdf book featuring The History of the first school in Humpybong opened in 1876, the subsequent schools opened in 1877 and 1888 and the history of the current Humpybong School opened in 1909.
The book contains historical school and class photos, school rolls, and newspaper articles on the opening of the new wing in 1927 and the reunion in 1928.
$9.50. for a downloadable pdf book at the following link:
A hardcopy booklet will be printed and available instore on late April 2024.