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73 photos1865–1973

73 historic photos of George Street, Brisbane, taken between 1865 and 1973, gathered from across the suburbs by what their catalogue titles say. They span 12 decades, with the most from the 1970s (17). 47 are from the State Library of Queensland and 26 from Queensland State Archives; each photo links to its original record.

1860s2 photos

Part of George Street, Brisbane, in 18651865Croquet ground at Government House, George Street, 18691869

1870s3 photos

Government House and the Botanical Gardens in George Street, Brisbane, 18731873Lands and Works Department in George Street, Brisbane, 18741874Government House, Brisbane, 18751875

1880s1 photo

Street scene in George Street, Brisbane, 18891889

1890s2 photos

View over Brisbane during the floods of 18931893Government House, George Street, looking towards the cliffs of Kangaroo Point, 18931893

1900s7 photos

Archway created especially for the royal vist of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Brisbane, 19011901Decorated arch over George street for the royal visit, Brisbane, Queensland, 19011901F. Tritton's Furniture Store in Brisbane, 19021902Land and Survey Office on George Street, Brisbane, 19061906Government House, Brisbane, from the tennis court, 19081908Government House, George Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 19081908Government House, George Street, from the tennis court, 19081908

1910s5 photos

Police Commissioner Thallon's funeral in George Street, Brisbane, 19111911Military procession marching along George Street at the opening of Parliament, Brisbane, 19121912View of George Street, Brisbane, 19121912Guard of honor along George Street at the opening of Parliament, Brisbane, 19121912Group of men standing in front of the Brisbane Dental Hospital on George Street, 19171917

1920s6 photos

View of the Government Printing Office in George Street, Brisbane, 19201920Accounts branch, Government Printing Office, George Street, Brisbane, 19211921View looking down George Street, Brisbane, 19211921View of the demolished Queensland Government Tourist and Intelligence Bureau, George Street, Brisbane, 19231923Aerial view of George Street, Brisbane, 19231923George Street looking past the Government Printing Office towards Parliament House with a view of the Brisbane River in the background, 19261926

1930s7 photos

Criminal Investigation Bureau, George Street, Brisbane, 19301930View of the Criminal Investigation Bureau on the corner of George and Elizabeth Streets, Brisbane, 19321932Bellevue Hotel in Brisbane, 19331933United Service Club building on George Street, Brisbane, 19341934Tritton's shop front on George Street, Brisbane, 19351935View of George Street from the the corner of Ann Street, Brisbane, 19371937View of George Street from Queens Park, Brisbane, 19381938

1940s8 photos

Bellevue Hotel, Brisbane, 19401940Windows of Thomas Perrott & Petersen Bros., 19401940People walking along the footpath outside the police department on George Street, Brisbane, 19401940View of George Street, Brisbane, 19421942George Street in Brisbane, 19421942Enjoying a sing-along around the piano at tearooms in George Street Brisbane, January 19421942Patrons at the Queensland Art Library in George Street, Brisbane, 19451945Workman supporting a ladder on George Street, Brisbane, 19491949

1950s11 photos

Police officer directing traffic on George Street, Brisbane, 19501950People crossing George Street in the rain, Brisbane, 19521952Soldiers line George Street in Brisbane for the Royal Motorcade passes, March 19541954View along Adelaide Street from George Street with the buildings decorated for the Royal Visit, 19541954Procession for Queen Elizabeth II on George Street, Brisbane, 19541954Military band marches down George Street as part of the procession for Queen Elizabeth II, Brisbane, 19541954Air pollution testing laboratory at University of Queensland, George Street, Brisbane, April 19591959Air pollution testing laboratory at University of Queensland, George Street, Brisbane, April 19591959Air pollution testing laboratory at University of Queensland, George Street, Brisbane, April 19591959Dr Noble opening the air pollution testing laboratory at University of Queensland, George Street, Brisbane, April 19591959Testing equipment at the air pollution testing laboratory at University of Queensland, George Street, Brisbane, April 19591959

1960s4 photos

Interior of Harris Court on George St - Brisbane, June 19611961Interior of Harris Court on George St - Brisbane, June 19611961Supreme Court area, George Street, Brisbane, April 19651965Supreme Court area, George Street, Brisbane, April 19651965

1970s17 photos

District Court Room No. 2, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court Room No. 2, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court Full Court Room, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court Civil Court Room, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970Court Reporters Room, fifth floor, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court Room No. 2, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, Royal Coat of Arms, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, Jury Room, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, Judge's Private Room, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, fourth floor, stairway and lift, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, fifth floor, southern end, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, fifth floor, northern end, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court Registry, ground floor, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, bronze plaque from the opening ceremony, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970District Court, Sheriff's office, George Street, Brisbane, April 19701970Bellevue Hotel with traffic, from George Street, Brisbane, November 19731973The Mansions building and Bellevue buildings, from George Street - Brisbane, November 19731973

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Photos from the State Library of Queensland (out of copyright) and Queensland State Archives (Crown copyright expired). Every photo links to its original record.

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