Old Brisbane

1870s4 photos

Governor's party arriving at the Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, Brisbane, 18761876Fine Arts on display at the first Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, Brisbane, 18761876Displays in the main building of the second National Association Exhibition, 18771877Inside the main pavilion at the second National Association Exhibition in Brisbane, August 18771877

1890s2 photos

A few football facts - Queensland vs. New Zealand Rugby Union match at the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, 18931893Soil exhibits at the International Exhibition, Brisbane, 18971897

1900s23 photos

Clark & Fauset's machinery display at the Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, 19041904Clark & Fauset's machinery display at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19041904New office building at the Exhibition Grounds, 19051905Part of the crowd of 40,000 people who visited the Brisbane Exhibition in 19061906Queensland Agricultural college's produce display at the Brisbane Show, 19061906Collage of photographs taken at the Royal National Association Exhibition, known as the Ekka, Brisbane, 19061906Queensland Agricultural College produce display at the Brisbane Show, 19061906Trade display stands at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19071907Collage of images from the Royal Brisbane Exhibition, 19081908Department of Agriculture and Stock display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Queensland Agricultural College display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Queensland Agricultural College display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Queensland State Farms Merino wool display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Display at the Jubliee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Primary produce display from Biggenden at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Grass display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Sugar display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Wool industry display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Butter stand at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Pineapple and fruit display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Thatched rotunda featuring a display at the Julbille Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Unusual rotunda featuring a fruit display at the Jubilee Exhibition, Brisbane, 19091909Pride of Clifton flour, winner of a gold medal and a diploma at the Brisbane Exhibition in 19091909

1910s27 photos

Collage of images from the National Exhibition, Brisbane, 19101910Stovepipe Day at the Brisbane Showgrounds, 19101910Exhibit of combustion engines, traction engines and cream separators at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19111911Horse and rider, racing a pacer or trotter at the Brisbane Showgrounds, 19121912Crowds greet the Governor General Lord Denman at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Official welcome party for the arrival of Lord Denman at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Official dais at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Governor General making a presentation at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Main entrance to the Exhibition ground, Brisbane, 19121912Displays at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Queensland Agricultural College display at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912State Farm disply at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912State Nursery display at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Queensland fruit display in the rotunda at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Cold storage fruits and wool displays at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Queensland State Nursery Cairns Entomological Branch display at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19121912Three images from the Women's Industries section at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19121912Four gentlemen inspect the Fassifern District Exhibit which won first prize at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19121912Military parade in front of a large crowd at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19141914View from the grandstand looking over the main parade ring, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19141914Cattle parading in the show ring in front of a large crowd at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19141914Crowds surround the main arena to watch the Grand Parade, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19141914Queensland Patriotic Day at the Exhibition grounds, Brisbane, 19151915Patriotic Day procession at the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, 19151915Children's Day celebrations at the exhibition grounds in Brisbane, 19151915Horses parade in front of a large crowd at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19161916Brisbane Exhibition Oval, 19181918

1920s17 photos

Edward, Prince of Wales, at the Brisbane show, July 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales watching a whip-cracking demonstration at the Brisbane show, July 19201920Festive displays at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19201920Cattle taking part in the Grand Parade at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19211921Patrons flock to Brisbane Show Day, Exhibition Ground, 19231923Schoolboy Rugby Union semi-finals at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19251925Enoggera plays Ithaca Creek in the semi-finals of the school competition, Exhibition Grounds, 19251925Horse, Rainbow, and his rider Miss Nina Clark, winner of several ring events at the Brisbane Exhibition, August 19251925Horse team in action at the Exhibition Ground, RNA Show Brisbane, 19251925Elizabeth Street, Brisbane showing Queensland Government Insurance Building, 19261926Queensland Governor, Sir John Goodwin at the Brisbane Show, Queensland, 19271927Ernest Baynes Stand at the Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, 19281928Grandstand area at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19281928Bananas from Cooran, Kin Kin and Pinbarren districts on display at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19281928Inside the main gate at the Brisbane Showgrounds, 19281928Cattle on parade in the Grand Parade, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19291929Show crowds observe the Grand Parade, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19291929

1930s16 photos

Aerial views of Brisbane showing two bridges, the western suburbs and West End, 19331933Another busy day in sideshow alley, Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, 19331933First prize fruit and vegetable exhibit at the Royal National Association Show,Brisbane, Queensland, 19341934First prize won by the Mackay - Charters Towers District Exhibit, Royal National Association Exhibition in Brisbane, 19341934Milling crowds at the Brisbane Exhibition, August 19351935Display home made from asbestos cement sheeting at Brisbane Showgrounds, 19371937Display home at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19371937Children performing a marching display at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, St. Patrick's Day 19371937Sideshow tents at the Exhibition, Brisbane, August 19381938Chocolate Wheel at the Ambulance stall, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19381938Children enjoying an aeroplane ride at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19381938Lawn mowing at the Brisbane Exhibition grounds, 19381938Man cutting grass at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19381938Cheeky puppy being combed for the Brisbane Exhibition, 19381938Helmeted drivers from the Revolving Gyro Globe Sensational Motor Act at Brisbane's Exhibition Ground, 19391939Postal display under construction for the Royal National Association Exhibition, Brisbane, 19391939

1940s14 photos

Cattle being unloaded from railway carriages for the RNA Exhibition, Brisbane, 19401940Thoroughbreds ready for action at the Royal National Association Exhibition in Brisbane, 19401940Cattle being prepared for the show ring, Royal National Association Exhibition, Brisbane, 19401940Cattle fill the parade ring at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19411941Parade of Voluntary Aid Detachment ladies at the Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, September 19441944Aerial view of the Exhibition Ground, showing Sideshow Alley and parking area during Ekka time, Brisbane, 19461946Children enjoying a ride on the miniature railway at the Brisbane Ekka in 19481948Crowds surround the main show ring to watch the parade of horses, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19481948Grand Parade in the main arena of the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19481948Bull taking part in the grand parade, Brisbane Exhibition, 19481948Parade of cattle at the RNA Exhibition, Brisbane, 19481948Mounted horsemen amongst the crowd at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 19481948Horse being displayed in the main ring at the Royal Brisbane National Associaion Exhibition, Brisbane, 19481948Stud cattle judging at the Brisbane Exhibition, 19481948

1950s34 photos

Queensland plays New South Wales in a Rugby Union match at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground, June 19501950Finishing touches are applied to the Tasmanian Potato Marketing Board building, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 19541954At the tumultuous Civic Welcome at the Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, March 19541954Crowds at Brisbane's Exhibition Grounds awaiting the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, March 19541954Crowds of schoolchildren greet The Queen and Prince Philip at Brisbane's Exhibition Grounds, 19541954Parking area at the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, 19541954Aerial view of a display at the Exhibition Ground for Queen Elizabeth II, Brisbane, 19541954Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Department of Agriculture and Stock displays at the annual exhibition of the Royal National Association, Brisbane, August 19551955Junior farmers at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 12 August 19581958Montville, Blackall Range, fruit exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19581958Palmwoods fruit display at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19581958Princess Alexandra at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 19 August 19591959Princess Alexandra watching wood chop events at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 21 August 19591959Princess Alexandra at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 19 August 19591959Princess Alexandra watching a youth rally at the exhibition grounds, Brisbane, 6 September 19591959HRH Princess Alexandra at a youth rally, Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, 6 September 19591959HRH Princess Alexandra and Hon Jack Pizzey at the school children's welcome, Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, 8 September 19591959HRH Princess Alexandra at the school children's welcome, Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, 8 September 19591959HRH Princess Alexandra at the school children's welcome, Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane, 8 September 19591959

1960s30 photos

Kalbar junior farmers and their show exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 12 July 19601960Judging blood stock at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19601960Forestry Department exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19601960Glass House Mountains and District junior farmers exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 17 August 19611961Department of Health and Home Affairs Display in Horticultural Pavilion at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 17 August 19611961Grand Parade in the main arena at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19631963Redcliffe display in horticultural pavilion at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19631963Judging honey at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19631963Senior Champion Hereford Bull, J H Anderson and Sons inverary true type, at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19631963Darling Downs District exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19641964Central North Coast fruit exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19641964Glasshouse Mountains junior farmers exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19641964Chinchilla junior farmers exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19641964Palmwoods and district fruit exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 19641964Palmwoods and district fruit exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 19641964Studies in the animal nursery at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19641964Studies in the animal nursery at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19641964Darling Downs District exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19651965Central North Coast fruit exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19651965Judging Herefords at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19661966Judging brahman cattle at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19661966Gayndah Citrus exhibit at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19661966Lands Department Exhibit, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Brisbane, August 19681968Lands Department Exhibit, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Brisbane, August 19681968Lands Department Exhibit, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Brisbane, August 19681968Lands Department Exhibit, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Brisbane, August 19681968Lands Department Exhibit, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Brisbane, August 19681968Lands Department Exhibit, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Brisbane, August 19681968Tree felling contest at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19691969Tree felling contest at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19691969

1970s21 photos

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Brisbane Exhibition Ground, 19701970Brahman Bull at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Judging brahmans at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Jumping event at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Equestrienne prize winner at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Grand Parade at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Grand Parade at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Tree felling contest at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Sideshow area at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Sideshow area at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Sideshow area at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Sideshow area at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Precision driving display at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Precision driving display at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Chair lift at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Banana lifting contest judged by Sir Francis Nicklin at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, August 19721972Meeting of the Queensland Ambulance Transport Service (QATB) for the Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show exhibit - Brisbane, July 19721972Meeting and demonstration of the Queensland Ambulance Transport Service (QATB) for the Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show exhibit - Brisbane, July 19721972Lands Department exhibit at the Royal National Agricultural Exhibition (RNA), including biological - Brisbane, August 19721972Lands Department exhibit at the Royal National Agricultural Exhibition (RNA), including biological - Brisbane, August 19721972Lands Department exhibit at the Royal National Agricultural Exhibition (RNA), including biological - Brisbane, August 19721972

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