Brisbane history in colour - Page 6

Marty_ · October 5th, 2009, 03:42 PM

They are good shots!

The city looks remarkably tired.

Fabian · October 5th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brizboy

Brisbane 1978 - 1979
TuebrookDave from Flickr.

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Here are two comparison shots to now

No view now

Skymino · October 6th, 2009, 09:11 AM

Too bad for those towers along the river, I find them ugly and too large, have taken the view over the city and the river view from the city. I would never permit their construction

exocet · October 6th, 2009, 09:42 AM

There's low-laying land behind them and a school, they're not stealing the view from anybody, if anything they're taking advantage of it.

Aussie Bhoy · October 7th, 2009, 02:25 AM

Good finds brizboy

A comparison, shame about the classic old pub, but I do like our "Flatiron"

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djmajah · October 14th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bundynelle

It was. As a teenager in the 1980s, I remember going to Myers when it used to be across the other side of Queen Street and Burnett Lane split Myers. I vaguely remember walking through Myers from Queen Street, crossing Burnett Lane and continuing thru Myers until Adelaide Street.

The new Myers across the street opened 1988 I think

Ah thanks for clearing that up! I remember as a kid in the late 80s on the very rare occasion I went to the city with my grandmother we would go to the old Myer centre and the new one, where the roller coaster was. Until now, I thought the old one was further down Queen St, like around Broadway....

Jack Daniel · October 26th, 2009, 03:03 PM

1966
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1979
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lindsaybridge, flickr

Aussie Bhoy · October 28th, 2009, 07:48 AM

Great finds Jack Daniel

Some comparisons

1908

2009

1908

2009

1912

2009 (from street level, but close location)

1915

2009

1920 (before their move to ANZAC Square)

1969

2009

1952

1960

2009

1954

2009

1954

2009

1955

2009

1955

2009

1960

2009

1968

2009

1981

2009

1981

2009

1987

2009

1989

2009

1995

2009

1979 (by lindsaybridge, flickr)
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2008

Obviously not the same location, but I wonder if these are the same Rail Motors now located at the Rosewood Train Museum

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2009

Marty_ · October 28th, 2009, 09:42 AM

Awesome!

Some of those shots go way back. 1908? Wow... My grandmother is about the only person I could call on to actually remember that (she's 102, lived in Brisbane all her life).

city_thing · October 28th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Wow, really amazing photos. I love the old rail cars.

This open area, however, is a nightmare of a civic space (by the looks of it at least)

yuma · October 29th, 2009, 01:08 AM

This thread is fantastic, great photos guys.

I have seen an old photo of brisbane though (not sure from when) which has a bridge between new farm and kangaroo point. Near where the story bridge is now but a little further down river.

But I never knew a bridge existed there, has anyone else ever seen this?

I saw the photo on a calender that a guy I used to work with had.

Aussie Bhoy · October 29th, 2009, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuma

This thread is fantastic, great photos guys.

I have seen an old photo of brisbane though (not sure from when) which has a bridge between new farm and kangaroo point. Near where the story bridge is now but a little further down river.

But I never knew a bridge existed there, has anyone else ever seen this?

I saw the photo on a calender that a guy I used to work with had.

I think you must be mistaken, there's never been a bridge between New Farm and KP and I can't think of any bridge in history that matches your description.

In fact the only Brisbane river bridge to not be in existance today is the earlier versions of the Victoria Bridge. The present bridge is the 4th in that location. Number 1 (1865-1867) collapsed, 2 (1874-1893) was damaged by floods, and 3 (1897-1969) was demolished. No other bridge has been built that isn't still standing.

Brisvein · October 30th, 2009, 02:21 AM

Correct Aussie Bhoy- The Story bridge was the last bridge before the bay (prior to the gateway) and is the height it is to allow ships to pass under. You can see in the old gold AMP tower photos the old docks which were in use up until the early eighties.

The position that Yuma talks about is roughly where Evans Deakins shipyards were. These were still in operation until about the mid eighties however there has never been a bridge here. The closest is basic planning for a pedestrian bridge. However if you think the Kurilpa bridge was expensive a bridge here would be substantially more due the the span required and the lack of height on the Kangaroo point side (frankly I can't see it happening due to the engineering alone for a pedestrian only bridge).

Aussie Bhoy · November 11th, 2009, 04:05 AM

Modern shot doesn't include Ipswich Rd, but shows the old depot now well.

Also shows another feature about then and now shots. The suburban houses used to stand out a lot more, but the trees have grown over the years and the burbs look much greener now.

1969

Today

BNE01 · November 11th, 2009, 05:23 AM

Totally love this thread! Some really amazing finds!

JVogt · November 11th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Yes, they're great - much appreciated!

rwaite · November 13th, 2009, 01:43 AM

It will be my first trip back home to Brisbane in close to 2 years in a couple of weeks time which I am really looking forward to (currently based in the UK for a few years). I am quite interested in seeing some of the things which have been built since I was there last like the new tunnel, the Kurilpa pedestrian bridge and the new King George Square along with all the usual new stuff on the Gold Coast. The photos here on this page are my first glimpse at King George Square. Looks kinda bland. What does everyone else think of it?

If anyone has any old historical photos of the view of Brisbane please post them here or let me know. I would dearly love to get a hold of anything like that.

I am keen to try out my 6x17 panoramic camera when I am back in Brisbane and SE Qld. Hopefully I'll get some good ones I can post up here on the forum.

Aussie Bhoy · November 23rd, 2009, 03:25 AM

Some more, found on Picture Australia, mostly from the National Archives and the BCC online library.

Not the greatest image quality on some photos.

1980

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1993

1995

1996

Aussie Bhoy · November 23rd, 2009, 02:02 PM

Some funky 70's

1970

1971

1973

1974

1977

Aussie Bhoy · November 24th, 2009, 03:51 AM

Swinging 60's

1960

1962

1965

1967 Ipswich

1968

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October 5th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#101
Marty_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,794 Likes (Received): 73	They are good shots! The city looks remarkably tired.

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exocet baby whinger Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,175 Likes (Received): 9	There's low-laying land behind them and a school, they're not stealing the view from anybody, if anything they're taking advantage of it.

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Aussie Bhoy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,018 Likes (Received): 86	Good finds brizboy A comparison, shame about the classic old pub, but I do like our "Flatiron" image hosted on flickr

October 28th, 2009, 07:48 AM	#108
Aussie Bhoy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,018 Likes (Received): 86	Great finds Jack Daniel Some comparisons 1908 2009 1908 2009 1912 2009 (from street level, but close location) 1915 2009 1920 (before their move to ANZAC Square) 1969 2009 1952 1960 2009 1954 2009 1954 2009 1955 2009 1955 2009 1960 2009 1968 2009 1981 2009 1981 2009 1987 2009 1989 2009 1995 2009 1979 (by lindsaybridge, flickr) image hosted on flickr 2008 Obviously not the same location, but I wonder if these are the same Rail Motors now located at the Rosewood Train Museum image hosted on flickr 2009

October 28th, 2009, 09:42 AM	#109
Marty_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,794 Likes (Received): 73	Awesome! Some of those shots go way back. 1908? Wow... My grandmother is about the only person I could call on to actually remember that (she's 102, lived in Brisbane all her life).

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city_thing I gots purdy hair Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne. Posts: 6,973 Likes (Received): 229	Wow, really amazing photos. I love the old rail cars. This open area, however, is a nightmare of a civic space (by the looks of it at least)

October 29th, 2009, 01:08 AM	#111
yuma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 570 Likes (Received): 0	This thread is fantastic, great photos guys. I have seen an old photo of brisbane though (not sure from when) which has a bridge between new farm and kangaroo point. Near where the story bridge is now but a little further down river. But I never knew a bridge existed there, has anyone else ever seen this? I saw the photo on a calender that a guy I used to work with had.

October 30th, 2009, 02:21 AM	#113
Brisvein I only buy it for the pic Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 134 Likes (Received): 1	Correct Aussie Bhoy- The Story bridge was the last bridge before the bay (prior to the gateway) and is the height it is to allow ships to pass under. You can see in the old gold AMP tower photos the old docks which were in use up until the early eighties. The position that Yuma talks about is roughly where Evans Deakins shipyards were. These were still in operation until about the mid eighties however there has never been a bridge here. The closest is basic planning for a pedestrian bridge. However if you think the Kurilpa bridge was expensive a bridge here would be substantially more due the the span required and the lack of height on the Kangaroo point side (frankly I can't see it happening due to the engineering alone for a pedestrian only bridge).

November 11th, 2009, 04:05 AM	#114
Aussie Bhoy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,018 Likes (Received): 86	Modern shot doesn't include Ipswich Rd, but shows the old depot now well. Also shows another feature about then and now shots. The suburban houses used to stand out a lot more, but the trees have grown over the years and the burbs look much greener now. 1969 Today

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BNE01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 554 Likes (Received): 9	Totally love this thread! Some really amazing finds!

November 13th, 2009, 01:43 AM	#117
rwaite Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	It will be my first trip back home to Brisbane in close to 2 years in a couple of weeks time which I am really looking forward to (currently based in the UK for a few years). I am quite interested in seeing some of the things which have been built since I was there last like the new tunnel, the Kurilpa pedestrian bridge and the new King George Square along with all the usual new stuff on the Gold Coast. The photos here on this page are my first glimpse at King George Square. Looks kinda bland. What does everyone else think of it? If anyone has any old historical photos of the view of Brisbane please post them here or let me know. I would dearly love to get a hold of anything like that. I am keen to try out my 6x17 panoramic camera when I am back in Brisbane and SE Qld. Hopefully I'll get some good ones I can post up here on the forum.

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Aussie Bhoy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,018 Likes (Received): 86	Some funky 70's 1970 1971 1973 1974 1977

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