Historical buildings, people & events from Brisbane's early settlement era by Joshua Ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement Digitalising the tangible and intangible qualities of Newstead’s heritage fabric, as one of Brisbane’s prominent suburbs from an early settlement era. en-us 2020-05-18 02:02:25 UTC 2025-10-26 17:54:16 UTC hello@padlet.com 1843 - John Clements Wickham arrives in Brisbane josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937208 2020-05-18 05:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937208 1845 - Newstead House is built josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937281 During 1845 Patrick Leslie purchased land in Brisbane, on which Newstead House was built, and by 1847 Leslie had sold this property to his brother-in-law John Clements Wickham to return to the Darling Downs and purchase land. ]]> 2020-05-18 05:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937281 June 1848: Lord Bishop William Tyrell visits Newstead josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937378 William Tyrell, Lord Bishop of Newcastle at the time, visited Moreton Bay; “shortly after his arrival at the Government Cottage, left in a gig for the picturesque residence of Captain Wickham, situated on the river about two miles from the settlement”. Later believed to be Newstead House. 

"Significance of "Newstead." Oldest Residence in Brisbane."
]]> 2020-05-18 05:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937378 1943 - World War 2 occupation of Miegunyah josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937696 During the war Miegunyah was requisitioned by the Government. In 1943 it served as a staging camp for the men of Z Special Unit, who carried out Operation Jaywick. These men entered Japanese occupied Singapore Harbour in the seemingly harmless coastal fishing vessel, the 'Krait', and sank some 39,000 tonnes of Japanese shipping. It was at Miegunyah that the success of that raid was afterwards celebrated by the survivors.

Further information on the Z Special Unit can be found here


]]> 2020-05-18 05:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578937696 1979 - Miegunyah receives conservation grant josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578942527 A grant of $2,000 was received through the National Estate Program for a conservation survey of the house and grounds.

Janet Edwards, "The Perry Family Brisbane: Their Business and Homes," Queensland History Journal 22, no. 4 (2014).
]]> 2020-05-18 05:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578942527 Reference list josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578942566
Austin, C. G. "Newstead House and Capt. Wickham, R.N." Austin, C. G. (1947) Newstead House and Capt. Wickham, R.N.. Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, 3 6: 459-465.  (1947).

"Brisbane History."  https://newsteadhouse.com.au/history/.

Davies, A. G. "Significance of 'Newstead.' Oldest Residence in Brisbane." Davies, A. G. (1940) Significance of "Newstead." Oldest residence in Brisbane. The Historical Society of Queensland Journal, 3 2: 57-66.  (1940).

"Do You Know Your Brisbane? Bowen Hills & Newstead— Historic Homes." The Sunday Mail 1929.

Edwards, Janet. "The Perry Family Brisbane: Their Business and Homes." Queensland History Journal 22, no. 4 (2014): 349-56.

Holland, Marie A. "Perry Brothers: More Than a Household Name." Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland 17, no. 9 (2001): 385-405.

"Miegunyah - Queensland State Heritage Register Entry." The State Government of Queensland https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600055.

Morrison, A. A. Wickham, John Clements (1798–1864). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. volume 2: Australian National University, 1967.

"Newstead House and Park." The State Government of Queensland https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600265.

"Newstead House Trust Act 1939." Queensland: State of Queensland, 2002.

Ramsay, James Sir. "The Clem Lack Memorial Oration : Queensland's Government Houses." Ramsay, James Sir, 1916-1986. (1979) The Clem Lack Memorial Oration : Queensland's Government Houses. Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, 11 1: 11-27.  (1979).

Roger R. Marks, Peter Dunn. "Newstead House During Ww2."  https://www.ozatwar.com/locations/newsteadhouse.htm.

Waller, K.G.T. Leslie, Patrick (1815–1881). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. Volume 2: Australian National University, 1996.

]]> 2020-05-18 05:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578942566 1845 - Patrick Leslie purchases land in Brisbane josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578952315 2020-05-18 05:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/578952315 Introduction josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/579118452
This interactive timeline aims to digitally record the tangible heritage of historically significant buildings in Newstead, from an early Brisbane settlement era, and the intangible heritage such as historical figures and events associated to these structures. 

The timeline stitches together moments in history, creating a timeline of historical events following the development of Newstead and its influence on the progression of the early Brisbane Settlement.

]]> 2020-05-18 07:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/579118452 1836 – The first bridge across Breakfast Creek was constructed. josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626799466 During the convict period at Moreton Bay a depot for women convicts was established at Eagle Farm, and the track to the depot crossed Breakfast Creek at a bridge (1836) near the creek's mouth

Booroodabin: a sesquicentenary history of Breakfast Creek, Bowen Hills, Newstead and Teneriffe, 1823-2009, Bowen Hills, Qld Women's Historical Assoc. Inc, 2009





]]> 2020-06-15 06:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626799466 1858 – The first road bridge was built across Breakfast Creek. josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626825763 The Breakfast Creek bridge, built of ironbark, was of three arches 176 feet long, 15 feet wide, and was opened on the 21st August 1858.
Some damage occurred due to subsidence but the bridge was considered safe and suitable for traffic until the early part of 1887.

“Breakfast Creek Bridges Brisbane History.” Brisbane History.
https://www.brisbanehistory.com/breakfast_creek_bridge.html]]> 2020-06-15 07:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626825763 1888 – a replacement road bridge was built across Breakfast Creek. josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626844259 By 1888 the controlling authorities of the areas surrounds, the Divisional Boards of Toombul and Booroodabin considered that a new bridge was necessary, and the Breakfast Creek Bridge Board was constituted. Plans and specifications were prepared by J. H. Daniells, Engineer for Bridges in the Government Department of Works and the builders were A. Overend and Co. who commenced work in February 1888.

“Breakfast Creek Bridges Brisbane History.” Brisbane History.
https://www.brisbanehistory.com/breakfast_creek_bridge.html]]> 2020-06-15 07:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626844259 1958 – the present Breakfast Creek Bridge was constructed josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626903179 By 1958 the existing bridge was unable to handle the daily vehicular traffic, including trams, the primary mode of public transport at the time. This bridge still exists today and has been subsequently widened and renovated.

]]> 2020-06-15 07:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626903179 1885 – The first trams run to Breakfast Creek. josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626911180 When horse tram services began in Brisbane in 1885, Breakfast Creek was one of the first few places to be serviced.

Booroodabin: a sesquicentenary history of Breakfast Creek, Bowen Hills, Newstead and Teneriffe, 1823-2009, Bowen Hills, Qld Women's Historical Assoc. Inc, 2009



]]> 2020-06-15 08:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626911180 1889 – The Breakfast Creek sports ground was inaugurated josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626927401 After a few years it was changed to the Albion Park racecourse and after then a harness-racing track.

Booroodabin: a sesquicentenary history of Breakfast Creek, Bowen Hills, Newstead and Teneriffe, 1823-2009, Bowen Hills, Qld Women's Historical Assoc. Inc, 2009



]]> 2020-06-15 08:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/626927401 1848 - George Harris' first contact with Brisbane josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628231248 2020-06-16 02:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628231248 1860 - Perry Brothers open first business in Brisbane josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628253277 2020-06-16 03:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628253277 1886 - William Perry builds Miegunyah josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628255778 Miegunyah’s historical significance stems from the occupation of the Perry Family, namely the Perry Brothers. William Perry built Miegunyah in 1886, Herbert, Williams son, moved into the property with his wife shortly after. The house remained in possession of the Perry Family until 1922, at which time Herbert and his wife Leila were deceased. The period that followed saw no significant ownership of Miegunyah until 1967 when the Queensland Women’s Association purchased the property before opening the house as a museum in 1968.

Janet Edwards, "The Perry Family Brisbane: Their Business and Homes," Queensland History Journal 22, no. 4 (2014).
]]> 2020-06-16 03:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628255778 1854 - Sir Charles Fitzroy visits Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628279948 Governor of New South Wales at the time, Sir Charles Fitzroy visited Government Resident J.C Wickham early in 1854 where separation from NSW was high on the agenda (occurring five years later in 1859).

"Significance of 'Newstead.' Oldest Residence in Brisbane." 
]]> 2020-06-16 04:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628279948 1933 - Lieutenant-Colonel John Charles Wickham visits Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628288187 Captain J.C Wickham’s grandson, Lieutenant-Colonel John Charles Wickham visits Brisbane, bringing with him a brass tablet commemorating his grandfather, which he presented to the Historical Society of Brisbane in 1933. The tablet stated the positions held by J.C Wickham in Brisbane, outlining his occupancy of Newstead House.

"Significance of 'Newstead.' Oldest Residence in Brisbane."
]]> 2020-06-16 04:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628288187 1939 - Newstead House Trust Act josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628295960 The Newstead House Trust Act came into effect in 1939 for the management of the property. It was made possible through the support of the Governor and Lord Mayor of the time. Newstead House was the first property to be protected by an Act of Parliament in Queensland.

"Newstead House Trust Act 1939,"  (Queensland: State of Queensland, 2002).]]> 2020-06-16 04:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628295960 1942 World War 2 occupation of Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628296732 In 1942 US Army troops used Newstead House as one of their Barracks. During this time the Historical Society of Queensland were required to vacate the property, which they occupied as a museum at the time, to house the 832nd Signal Service Company (featured here playing volleyball on the lawn at Newstead House).


Peter Dunn Roger R. Marks, "Newstead House During Ww2,"  https://www.ozatwar.com/locations/newsteadhouse.htm.
]]> 2020-06-16 04:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628296732 1951 - Australian - American Memorial (Newstead House) josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628298021 In 1951, the Australian-American Association erected the first American war memorial in Australia at Newstead Park. ]]> 2020-06-16 04:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628298021 1968-1970: Newstead House major restoration project josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628301612 Before being opened as a museum, the Department of Public Works executed a significant restoration project before opening Newstead House to the public. 

]]> 2020-06-16 04:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628301612 1847 - John Clements Wickham purchases Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628304680 In 1847 Wickham purchased Newstead (later known as Newstead House) from his brother-in-law Patrick Leslie, where it became an unofficial Government House.1 He then set about enlarging it to enable him better to carry out what he saw as his official duties of entertaining.2

1. A. A. Morrison, Wickham, John Clements (1798–1864), vol. volume 2, Australian Dictionary of Biography (Australian National University, 1967).

2. James Sir Ramsay, "The Clem Lack Memorial Oration : Queensland's Government Houses," Ramsay, James Sir, 1916-1986. (1979) The Clem Lack Memorial Oration : Queensland's Government Houses. Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, 11 1: 11-27.  (1979).
]]> 2020-06-16 04:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628304680 1867 - George Harris purchases Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628308873 Following Wickham’s departure from the property, it was conveyed to George Harris in 1867 for £4000 by two trustees of the esteemed captain. It was under George Harris' occupation that the property underwent significant renovations, transforming Newstead House into the grand residence seen today.  

C. G. Austin, "Newstead House and Capt. Wickham, R.N," Austin, C. G. (1947) Newstead House and Capt. Wickham, R.N.. Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, 3 6: 459-465.  (1947).
]]> 2020-06-16 04:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628308873 1917 - City Council of Brisbane occupy Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628313010 By 1908 the property was owned by Mrs Caroline Amelia Healsop, who then sold the property to the Council of the City of Brisbane in 1918 who appointed Harry Moore as the new Superintendent of Parks – he and his family moved into the property in 1917.1 Harry Moore was responsible for redesigning the grounds and Newstead Park was opened in 1921 (people sitting in the park by Breakfast Creek featured above). 

"Brisbane History,"  https://newsteadhouse.com.au/history/.
]]> 2020-06-16 04:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628313010 1932 - The Historical Society of Queensland occupy Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628324443 The Moore family were joined by the Historical Society of Queensland in 1932, occupying the house to establish a museum.]]> 2020-06-16 05:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628324443 1951 - 1967 Queensland Women’s Historical Society occupy Newstead House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628325935 2020-06-16 05:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628325935 1981 - Newstead House operates solely as a house museum josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628328532 The Royal Historical Society relocated to the former Commissariat Stores in William Street, in October 1981. The House has now been unoccupied since as further restorations occur. ]]> 2020-06-16 05:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628328532 1967 - the Queensland Women's Historical Association (QWHA) purchase Miegunyah josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628334431 In March 1967 the Queensland Women's Historical Association (QWHA) purchased 'Beverley Wood' (Miegunyah's name at the time), carried out initial renovations, changed the name back to the original Miegunyah and opened the house to the public in June 1968.]]> 2020-06-16 05:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628334431 1992 - Newstead House is entered into Queensland Heritage Register josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628336239 Constructed in 1846, Newstead House is Brisbane’s oldest remaining residence, it is a prominent landmark in Brisbane’s heritage fabric, demonstrating patterns of early settlement in Queensland. The building was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992, addressing all but one of criterion (F) for acceptance and is one of Brisbane (and Queensland’s) leading examples of preserved heritage that now functions as a museum, giving back to the community.  

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600265
]]> 2020-06-16 05:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628336239 1992 - Miegunyah is entered into Queensland Heritage Register josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628340708 Miegunyah was constructed around 1885, and its significance pertains mostly to the owners of the property, the Perry family. Successful ironmongers and merchants, the Perry family contributed to the development of early Brisbane Town, and their success is reflected in the ongoing maintenance of the property throughout their occupation. Like Newstead House, Meigunyah was entered into the register in 1992, meeting criterion A, D, E & H, all of which are significant in demonstrating the character and progression of early Queensland settlements.

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600055
]]> 2020-06-16 05:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628340708 1910 – Perry Brothers Limited Secure land for Perry House josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628441304 By 1910 the site at the corner of Elizabeth and Albert Streets and the adjacent Albert Street allotment had been secured. Work commenced on the building in 1911 before being completed in 1914 becoming the tallest building in Brisbane at the time.

Marie A. Holland, "Perry Brothers: More Than a Household Name," Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland 17, no. 9 (2001). ]]> 2020-06-16 06:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628441304 1865 - Perry Brothers build their own premises josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628446950 Perry Brothers built their own premises in 1865 along Queen Street. At the time it made a major contribution to the streetscape and the street architecture of the city. Designed by leading Brisbane architect, James Cowlishaw, and built by John Petrie, its shop front was said to compare well with any in the colonies.

Marie A. Holland, "Perry Brothers: More Than a Household Name," Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland 17, no. 9 (2001). ]]> 2020-06-16 07:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628446950 1885 - William Perry retires from Perry Brothers josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628454292 William Perry retired from the firm in 1885 after his sons, William Herbert Francis and George Harcourt Perry joined the company in 1879 and 1882.

Marie A. Holland, "Perry Brothers: More Than a Household Name," Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland 17, no. 9 (2001). ]]> 2020-06-16 07:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628454292 1891 - William Perry's untimely death josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628456773 William Perry died prematurely at his Folkstone residence in Bowen Hills, Brisbane ]]> 2020-06-16 07:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628456773 1996 - Perry House re-opens as the Royal Albert Hotel josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628465970 2020-06-16 07:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628465970 1889 - Breakfast Creek Hotel is constructed josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628479895 This large, two-storeyed brick hotel was constructed in 1889 (featured above across breakfast creek bridge) for William MacNaughton Galloway, an Edward Street seaman's outfitter who served as president of the Breakfast Creek Bridge Board from 1887 to 1889, and as Mayor of Brisbane from 1889 to 1890.

Information sourced from an Breakfast Creek Hotels entry in the Queensland State Heritage Register

]]> 2020-06-16 07:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/628479895 1888 - Booroodabin Bowls Club Formal Opening josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/629810282 As Queensland’s oldest bowls club, Booroodabin was founded in 1888 under the patronage of Lord Lamington, the clubs first patron and future Queensland Governor from 1896-1901. The Premier of Queensland and president of the Brisbane Bowls Club at the time, Sir Thomas McIlwraith, was a major driving force behind the clubs opening – later becoming the clubs first president.

Click here for  further information on the clubs history


]]> 2020-06-17 01:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/629810282 Making the most of this timeline josh_ferrero https://padlet.com/josh_ferrero/brisbane_early_settlement/wish/631466326 This timeline provides a framework for crowdsourcing information and intends to engage heritage communities, creating an inclusive environment for people to contribute their own research and information to the timeline, strengthening the product over time. 

The timeline has been made public so anyone may add information and fill gaps in the research. In order to do so users simply need to do either the following: 
  • Click the large pink symbol in the bottom-right corner of the screen
  • Double click anywhere on the screen
Once you have created your post you can simply drag it into position along the timeline.

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