Redcliffe historical book collection

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Sep 20
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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.

A free downloadable pdf file is available to download and view at the following link:

1932 Redcliffe Tourism Guide

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

Early Picture Shows Of Humpybong

72 page softcover book, detailing biographies of the earliest Picture Pavilions and theatres in Humpybong (Redcliffe) With original movie posters and movie details from advertisements and historical newspaper articles, including :

Lorneleigh Pictures Woody Point 1915 -1931

Redcliffe Picture Palace 1918 - 1928

Woody Point Memorial School of Arts Pictures 1928 -1937

Scarborough Picture Pavilion 1928 - 1935

Pier Picture Theatre Redcliffe 1928 - 1969

Margate Renown Theatre 1940 - 1962

The Bay Theatre Scarborough 1954 - 1976

Redcliffe Drive-In Theatre, Kippa Ring 1965 - 86

The 72 page softcover book can be ordered at the following LINK

(With free store pickup and free delivery in the Moreton Bay region)

The book is also available as a downloadable pdf book at the following LINK

Gibb Family history in Redcliffe, Cribb Island and Northgate

A limited print run hardcopy of this information booklet was printed in 2024 and was only available in select stores close to the Bee Gees Way in Redcliffe, including Red Poppy at 85 Redcliffe Parade and the Seaside Artists Gallery (where the Gibb boys played in March 1959) on the second floor of the Cominos building, 133 Redcliffe Parade.

The Pictorial History of Redcliffe 1824-1949.

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

The Pictorial History of Redcliffe and the Moreton Bay Region - 1950's-1980's

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

Humpybong School History 1876 to 1976

A 60 page softcover book featuring The History of the first school opened in 1876, the subsequent schools opened in 1877 and 1888 and the history of the current Humpybong School opened in 1909 with class and school photos until 1976.

This 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. It also contains a copy of the 1976 Centenary Celebration programme.

The book can be ordered at the following LINK

(With free store pickup and free delivery in the Moreton Bay region)

A downloadable pdf ebook is available at the following LINK

Pictorial History of Scarborough State School History 1925-1985

A 102 page softcover book featuring the history of the Scarborough State School opened in 1925, with a selection of class and school photos until 1985.

This book contains historical school and class photos, school rolls, and newspaper articles on the school along with information on the Gibb Family boys ( Bee Gees) who attended the school for the full term of 1959.

The book can be ordered at the following LINK

(With free store pickup and free delivery in the Moreton Bay region)

Also available as a downloadable pdf ebook

THE OLD HOUSE THAT WATCHES OUT TO SEA

THE HISTORY OF VICTORIA HOUSE - WOODY POINT.

A 30 page softcover book featuring original photos and information on Victoria House and the original owners the Hiller family and the building of the house by Jacob Pearen, along with his life story.

Available for purchase at the following LINK

COMING SOON - SKIDS AND DUST - The story of the 1936 Reliability trials car race at Woody Point and the 1935 Speed Trials from the Hornibrook Bridge to Woody Point.

A 35 page book featuring original photos and information on both events with competitor and car information and a detailed map of the course.