Old Brisbane

1860s1 photo

Crowds welcoming the Duke of Edinburgh's Visit, Brisbane, 18681868

1900s18 photos

Duke and Duchess of York visit Brisbane, Queensland, 19011901Customs House by night during the Duke of York's visit to Brisbane, 19011901Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Brisbane in May 19011901Customs House in Brisbane, decorated for the Royal Visit in 19011901Duke of Cornwall and York laying the foundation stone of St. John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane, 19011901Brisbane Post Office decorated for the royal visit, 19011901Royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, Brisbane, 19011901Official welcome for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Brisbane, 19011901Official welcome for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in Brisbane, 19011901Official ceremony for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York's visit to Brisbane, 19011901Archway created especially for the royal vist of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Brisbane, 19011901His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cornwall and York laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Brisbane, 19011901Prince George, Duke of Wales visited Brisbane in May 19011901Grand royal arch erected in honour of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, 19011901Aboriginal Arch and crowds welcoming the Duke of York's Visit, Brisbane, 19011901Children singing to the Duke and Duchess of York, Brisbane, 19011901Decorated arch over George street for the royal visit, Brisbane, Queensland, 19011901Ceremonial arch decorating Brisbane for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York and Cornwall, May 19011901

1910s1 photo

Workers' cottages along Princess Street in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, 19101910

1920s58 photos

Prince of Wales at Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane in July 19201920South Brisbane Town Hall, decorated for the visit of the Prince of Wales in July 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales, taking the salute at Parliament House, Brisbane in July 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales, at the Brisbane show, July 19201920Women war workers waiting to welcome the Prince of Wales, on his arrival in Brisbane in July 19201920HRH Edward, The Prince of Wales leaving Albert Square, Brisbane, July 19201920People's Reception to HRH the Prince of Wales in Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, July 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales receiving a gift from an admirer at the People's Reception in Brisbane in July 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales watching a whip-cracking demonstration at the Brisbane show, July 19201920His Royal Highness Edward, Prince of Wales, laying the foundation stone of the new Brisbane Town Hall, July 19201920Close-up of His Royal Highness Edward, Prince of Wales, laying the foundation stone for the new Town Hall, Brisbane, July 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales pictured at Citizens' Welcome in Albert Square, Brisbane, July 19201920Brisbane crowds wait to welcome HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, July 19201920Ceremonial Arch erected for a royal visit to Brisbane, 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales mounted on a black thoroughbred, possibly at Ascot, Brisbane, 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales on a race horse at Ascot, Brisbane during his visit 19201920Edward, Prince of Wales on a racehorse in Brisbane Queensland, 19201920Prince of Wales taking a thoroughbred out at the Ascot Racecourse, Brisbane, 19201920Prince of Wales chats to a grazier at the racetrack at Ascot, 19201920Edward Prince of Wales during his visit to Queensland, 19201920Shakespeare Ball held in Brisbane to commemorate the Prince of Wales' visit to Queensland,19201920Edward, Prince of Wales greeting the crowds in Brisbane, July 19201920Ceremonial arch erected by the pastoralists of Queensland for the Royal Visit in July 19201920Arch of welcome erected in Queen Street in honour of the visit of the Prince of Wales to Brisbane, 19201920Crowds gathered on Edawrd Street to watch Edward, the Prince of Wales, Brisbane, 19201920Crowds gathered on Edward Street during the visit of Edward, the Prince of Wales, Brisbane, 19201920Finney's Department Store decorated for the Prince of Wales visit in Brisbane, 19201920Chapmans Drapery Store in Queen Street, Brisbane, decorated for the visit of HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, July 19201920Ceremonial arch erected to welcome Edward, Prince of Wales, to Brisbane in July 19201920Prince of Wales relaxing during his visit to Queensland in 19201920Prince of Wales with Marjorie Grimes, Girl Guides Captain, in Brisbane during his visit in July 19201920Messrs Finney, Isles and Company's building illuminated in honour of the visit to Brisbane of the Prince of Wales, July 19201920His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, on horseback at Ascot Racecourse, Brisbane in 19201920Prince of Wales greets the crowds at the People's Reception at Brisbane's Botanic Gardens, July 19201920Prince of Wales' luggage leaving Parliament House, Brisbane, July 19201920Royal visitors travel down Queen Street, Brisbane in April, 19271927Children's reception held for the Duke and Duchess of York, Brisbane, 19271927Scene at the Civic Welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York, Brisbane, April 19271927Duke and Duchess of York at the University of Queensland during their visit to Brisbane in 19271927Crowds gather at Albert Square for the civic welcome to The Duke and Duchess of York, Brisbane, 19271927Old Town Hall decorated for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York in Brisbane, 19271927Duke and Duchess of York at Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane, 19271927Crossley cars used for the 1927 Royal Visit refuelling in Ipswich, Queensland1927Royal visit to Brisbane of the Duke and Duchess of York, 19271927Duke and Duchess of York walking to the University from Parliament House, Brisbane, 19271927Wintergarden Theatre, Brisbane illuminated for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, 19271927Tables ready for the Vice-regal ball in honour of The Duke and Duchess of York, April 19271927Tables and chairs set up in the woolstore at New Farm, Brisbane, for the Vice-regal ball held in honour of the visiting Duke and Duchess of York, 19271927Woolstore at New Farm, converted into a ballroom for the Vice-regal ball held in honour of the Duke and Duchess of York, April 19271927Woolstore converted into a ballroom for the Vice-regal ball held in honour of the visiting Duke and Duchess of York, New Farm, Brisbane, 19271927Yacht decorated for the Royal Visit in 19271927Crossley car used during the 1927 Royal Visit, waiting at Government House, Brisbane1927Arrival of The Duke and Duchess of York at Brisbane's Central Station, April 19271927Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of York enjoy a morning at Mt. Coot-tha, April 19271927Duke and Duchess of York spend an afternoon with sick and invalid Diggers, 19271927Duke and Duchess of York visit Nundah, Brisbane, in 19271927Duke and Duchess of York with a group during the Royal Visit in 19271927Duke and Duchess of York visiting Brisbane in 19271927

1930s9 photos

Furniture for H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester built by Ed. Rosenstengel, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 19341934Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, receiving guests at a State reception at Parliament House, Brisbane in December 19341934HRH The Duke of Gloucester at Parliament House, Brisbane, December 19341934Duke of Gloucester at the launch of the regular airmail service to the United Kingdom, 19341934Banner welcoming His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, outside Pike Brother's building in Brisbane, 19341934Crowds gather on Albert Street to welcome the Duke of Gloucester to Brisbane, 19341934Albert Hotel, decorated for the visit of the Duke of Gloucester, Brisbane, 19341934Duke of Gloucester (without a hat) on his visit to Brisbane in 19341934Crowds gather to see The Duke of Gloucester's procession along Queen Street, Brisbane, December 19341934

1940s2 photos

Tables laid for the official party at the State Reception for the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in Brisbane, June 19451945Tables set for a buffet supper at the State Reception in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in Brisbane, June 19451945

1950s93 photos

Queensland's Governor says good-bye to Queen Elizabeth II after her visit in March 19541954Queen Elizabeth II waves to well-wishers as she boards an aeroplane during her visit in March 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and the Premier of Queensland at a State Parliamentary Luncheon, March 19541954Preparations for the arrival of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in 19541954Crowds gather to see Queen Elizabeth II near St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane in 19541954Brisbane residents decorate a cottage in preparation for the Royal Visit, March 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and the Lord Mayor of Brisbane at the Royal Ball, Brisbane, 19541954Young royal watchers waiting to see Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh, 19541954Small children peer out from between the soldiers while waiting for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to pass, March 19541954Sir John Lavarack welcomes the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Brisbane, 19541954Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the Governor, Sir John Lavarack, Brisbane, 19541954Queen Elizabeth taking the Royal Salute, Brisbane, 19541954Evening reception at Queensland's Government House for Queen Elizabeth II, Brisbane 19541954Queen Elizabeth on the stairs of Government House, Brisbane, 19541954Queen Elizabeth in Brisbane with the Queensland Governor, Sir John Lavarack, March 19541954Queensland Governor, Sir John Lavarack bidding goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip boarding the Royal Aeroplane after their Queensland visit in March 19541954Queen Elizabeth II passes through the streets of Brisbane, March 19541954Crowds line Edward Street waiting for a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Brisbane, March 19541954View of the crowds in Queen Street, Brisbane, awaiting Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in March 19541954Decorations in Newstead for the Royal Visit, March 1954.1954Queen Elizabeth II with the Queensland Premier in March 19541954Finney's Building in Queen Street, Brisbane decorated to welcome Queen Elizabeth II in 19541954Cleaners worked hard after the Civic Welcome to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Brisbane, 19541954Commercial Bank of Australia decorated to welcome Queen Elizabeth II for her visit in 19541954Brisbane prepares for the arrival of The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, March 19541954Greeting Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during the royal visit in 19541954Queen Elizabeth II at Parliament House, Brisbane during her visit in March 19541954Church decorations in Vulture Street, South Brisbane for the royal visit in 19541954Part of Brisbane's decorations for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's tour in 19541954Hancock and Gore Limited decorated their building for visit of Queen Elizabeth II in March 19541954Workmen decorate their work building with colourful flags, ready for the Royal Visit in 19541954Chairs used by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, during their Queensland visit in 19541954Crowds line the streets to see Queen Elizabeth II after her arrival in Brisbane in March 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip en route to Eagle Farm Airport, Brisbane, Queensland, 19541954Queensland Government Offices decorated for the Royal Tour in March, 19541954Flag-waving schoolchildren line the route that Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will travel, Brisbane, 19541954Workmen removing decorations from the Allan and Stark building after the Royal Tour in 19541954Crowds at Brisbane's Exhibition Grounds awaiting the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, March 19541954Illuminations in Queen Street, Brisbane, ready for the royal visit in 19541954Gardams Silk Store in Queen Street, Brisbane, prepares for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave to the crowds from a Humber car during their visit to Brisbane in 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh travel along Queen Street, Brisbane, on the last day of their Queensland tour in 19541954Olympic Tyre & Rubber Co. decorated their building to welcome Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 19541954Construction of an archway as part of the street decorations for the Royal Visit in 19541954Queen Elizabeth II giving a racehorse a fond pat, Brisbane, 19541954People gathed at a social event in connection with the royal visit, Brisbane, 19541954Decorating St. Stephens Cathedral for the Royal Visit, Brisbane, 19541954Queen Street, Brisbane, with decorations for the royal visit in 19541954Waving to the royal visitors from Queen Street, Brisbane, 19541954View along Adelaide Street from George Street with the buildings decorated for the Royal Visit, 19541954Victoria Bridge and Brisbane CBD buildings lit up for the Royal Visit in 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, 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh on their visit to Brisbane, 19541954External view of the United Service Club premises on Wickham Terrace decorated for the royal visit, Brisbane, 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrive at Government House, Brisbane, 19541954Cane growers and graziers welcome Queen Elizabeth II in South Brisbane, 19541954Aerial view of a display at the Exhibition Ground for Queen Elizabeth II, Brisbane, 19541954Preparing Brisbane City Hall for the royal visit in 19541954House on Hamilton Hill, originally known as Cassa Anna, decorated for the visit of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to Brisbane in 19541954Queen Elizabeth II and her Lady-in-Waiting arrive at a Women's Reception at Brisbane City Hall, 19541954Civic reception for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane, February 19581958Civic reception for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane, February 19581958Civic reception for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother speaking at Civic reception, Brisbane City, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother receiving flowers at civic reception, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Lord Mayor Groom at civic reception, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at state reception, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Premier Nicklin at state reception, Brisbane, February 19581958Interior of the Marquee at the state reception - Royal Visit, Brisbane, February 19581958School children's welcome for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane Cricket Ground, February 19581958School children's welcome for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane Cricket Ground, February 19581958School children's welcome for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane Cricket Ground, February 19581958School children's welcome for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane Cricket Ground, February 19581958School children's welcome for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane Cricket Ground, February 19581958School children's welcome for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Brisbane Cricket Ground, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, February 19581958Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother cuddling a koala, Brisbane, 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 19591959HRH Princess Alexandra at the Royal Ball, Brisbane City Hall, 21 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

1960s1 photo

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at the children's welcome, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 7 March 19631963

1970s4 photos

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Brisbane Exhibition Ground, 19701970Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the premiere of the Australian musical Rum Do, Brisbane, 19701970HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, visit to the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Brisbane, 19701970HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, meeting artists at the Lord Mayor's Command Performance, Festival Hall, Brisbane, 19741974

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