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Picture Ipswich

Locality: Ipswich, Queensland

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Address: 40 South Street 4305 Ipswich, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Entertainment in 1898 Ipswich??? Ipswich photographer Benjamin Taylor organised a fundraising event for the Ipswich Hospital in July 1898. Curios included a three-legged cat, belonging to a Constable Fagg, or Lowood, and the Freak of Nature depicted in the image. ... The "freak" was first found in 1856, at South Head, Sydney. Mr. W. Leftwitch, a hotelier, found the freak in a load of wood. Attracted by its resemblance to a headless man, Leftwitch saved the freak from the fire and put it on display in his hotel, where it became ‘an object of great attention’, with Leftwitch claiming that the ‘man-tree’ was worth 50 a year to his business. The freak was part of the trunk and branches of a stunted honey-suckle tree, and had been ‘in no way improved by the hand of man’. By 1898, the honey-suckle wood was with Mr. Leftwich’s daughter, Mrs. Thompson of Mount Crosby. The images of the freak of nature were published in ‘The Queenslander’ and were available for purchase at the exhibition, with all proceeds going to the hospital. The evening ended with a magic-lantern display by Mr. J. Hermann. In total, 5 7s. 6d. were raised on the day, with the three-legged cat and the man tree proving ‘a source of great amusement to the juveniles’. (Information from ‘An Exhibition of Curios’, The Queensland Times, Saturday 9 July 1898, p.4; ‘Exhibition of Curios’, The Queensland Times, Tuesday 12 July 1898, p.4; ‘A Freak of Nature’, The Queenslander, Saturday 16 July 1898, p. 120; ‘The Ipswich Hospital: Meeting of the Board of Management’, The Queensland Times, Saturday 23 July 1898, p.2).

24.01.2022 Oops. The image appeared in the preview, but did not make it to the post. Attempt number two: What will your local history project be? Applications for the 2020 Viva Cribb Bursary open 1st October 2020. You can apply for up to $5,000 to complete a local history project.... Visit the website for more details: https://tinyurl.com/y2h3chnu See more

23.01.2022 Group of people standing in the Water Hyacinths on the Bremer River, Ipswich, 1908 Benjamin & Laura Taylor, I.X.L. Studios, Ipswich Hyacinth, a bulbous plant with blue flowers, was originally introduced to Australia as an ornamental from South America in the 1890s. Placed in the garden ponds of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, it soon spread into the river system, making its way to Queensland. Waste from industry along the Bremer River caused abundant levels of nitrogen, ...phosphorus and potassium to build up, creating a perfect environment for hyacinth. In December 1900, the river was choked with raft size floating growths reaching 4ft. in height and creating bridges of foliage that could carry an adult’s weight. The hyacinth reached from the southern bank of the Bremer River, as far as Lynch’s Crossing, through to the Tivoli Bridge, Moore’s Pocket, Waterstown, Bremer Mills, Goodna and around the Junction. The hyacinth became so thick and dense that it caused navigation on the river to come to a halt until it could be cleared. The hyacinth became a recurring problem in the Bremer. Picture Ipswich | Ipswich Libraries reference number: qips-2014-02-23-0001p

23.01.2022 Local historian Caleb Howgego will present Uncovering Ipswich in the United Kingdom as part of Ipswich Libraries' Chasing Our Past At Home webinar. Get all the info here.

23.01.2022 ABC Brisbane shared one of our images today.

21.01.2022 Picture Ipswich Weekend Quiz: theatrical edition At our next Chasing Our Past At Home, we will be joined by Helen and Ian Pullar, who will share with us the history of the former Ipswich Incinerator and its adaptive reuse as the home of the Ipswich Little Theatre since 1969. In the lead-up to the webinar on Tuesday 20th October, we are asking you to name the play.... This play was performed by the Ipswich Little Theatre in 1973. It is the story of New York newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter, Corie's mother, and neighbor Mr. Velasco. It was turned into a movie staring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda in 1967. Q. What is the name of the play? Q. Bonus points if you can name any of the Ipswich Little Theatre Cast. To register for the next Chasing Our Past At Home: https://tinyurl.com/yajtyzqy Please note you must be a member of Ipswich Libraries to register for this event. We encourage you to sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/y7b3qhej.

21.01.2022 The first bridge to cross the Bremer River was erected in 1860. It was a floating bridge, suspended between two large punts. In 1865 a high level bridge, at the end of Nicholas Street, was erected for use by the railway and traffic, constructed by Peto, Brassey and Betts, becoming the first railway bridge in Queensland. A new railway bridge (current rail bridge) was latter erected alongside the old one, which became entirely a road bridge. This bridge is now the Bradfield Bridge, used by pedestrians.

20.01.2022 Interested in the history of Ipswich Hospital? Picture Ipswich has a number of resources telling the story of the hospital. We have photos, short documentaries on early hygiene and infectious disease, and committee minutes from 1863-1876. Ipswich Hospital and Benevolent Asylum: Committee Minutes 1863-1876 ... ipswich.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/ARCENQ Join us on Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm for a very special Chasing Our Past At Home. We will be joined by Steph Shannon OAM, as she shares insights from her time with the Children's Sunshine Ward at the Ipswich Hospital. 'Listen to the Children' is a free Zoom webinar. To register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y54gr7dx Image: Sister Olive McAllister, Ipswich General Hospital, Ipswich, 1951 Picture Ipswich | Ipswich Libraries reference number: qips-2011-03-15-0007p

18.01.2022 Eclipse (boat), with unidentified boat, Bremer River, Ipswich, 1936 Percy Manders boat the Eclipse. The river is choked with water hyacinth that was a problem from the early 1900s onwards. Manders had run his cargo boats on the river from 1932. This image is part of the late R. L. Manders Collection. Picture Ipswich | Ipswich Libraries reference number: qips-2008-08-02-0005p

16.01.2022 Join us on the eve of Remembrance Day, Tuesday 10th November, 6.00pm - 7.00pm, for a special Chasing Our Past At Home. Ipswich historian Eddie Habben has extensively researched the stories behind the names of the men and women on our Honour Boards. During this free Zoom webinar, Eddie will share the stories of the men and women of Ipswich who sacrificed their lives in World War II.... To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/yxphvaf6 You will need to be a member of Ipswich Libraries to register for this event, but don't worry, it is easy for all to sign up by visiting https://tinyurl.com/y7b3qhej.

16.01.2022 A collection of images of Ipswich Girl Guides. For more images of Girl Guides in Ipswich, visit the Picture Ipswich via the Ipswich Libraries website.

16.01.2022 Picture Ipswich Weekend Quiz Can you identify these sports team from their uniforms?

15.01.2022 Cribb & Foote Ladieswear Department

15.01.2022 Join us on Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm for a very special Chasing Our Past At Home. We will be joined by Steph Shannon OAM, as she shares insights from her time with the Children's Sunshine Ward at the Ipswich Hospital. 'Listen to the Children' is a free Zoom webinar. To register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y54gr7dx Image: ... Sister Graham beside the Children's' Ward, Ipswich General Hospital, n.d. Picture Ipswich | Ipswich Libraries reference number: qips-2011-03-15-0001p

15.01.2022 Picture Ipswich Weekend Challenge Do you know the location of these Ipswich houses?

14.01.2022 A Picture Ipswich Weekend Quiz with a difference. In the lead up to our next Chasing Our Past At Home, we are going to be quizzing you on your knowledge of all things Ipswich. We are going to give you an interesting fact about our namesake, Ipswich, Suffolk, and then ask you a related question about our Ipswich, Queensland. ... Join us on Tuesday 29th September for Chasing Our Past At Home - Uncovering Ipswich in the United Kingdom. We will be joined by Ipswich UK historian Caleb Howgego as he shares with us the history of our namesake. To register: https://tinyurl.com/yxfd4qly Registrations are open to members of Ipswich Libraries, but don't worry, it is easy for Queenslanders to become a library member. https://ipswich.spydus.com/cgi-/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/JOIN

12.01.2022 With the new Interim Children's Library now open, we thought we would celebrate the children of Ipswich past, as featured in the Picture Ipswich collection.

11.01.2022 A collection of images of Ipswich Scouts. For more images of Scouts in Ipswich, visit the Picture Ipswich via the Ipswich Libraries website.

09.01.2022 There are still some places left for next Tuesday's Chasing Our Past At Home webinar. Ipswich Libraries will be joined by Caleb Howgego as he tells us all about Ipswich in the UK. We had a sneak peak last night at the images and stories that Caleb will be sharing with us, and you will not want to miss it.... Join us on Tuesday 29th September for Chasing Our Past At Home - Uncovering Ipswich in the United Kingdom To register: https://tinyurl.com/yxfd4qly Registrations are open to members of Ipswich Libraries, but don't worry, it is easy to become a library member: https://ipswich.spydus.com/cgi-/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/JOIN Image: St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich, UK.

08.01.2022 Answers to the quiz from Saturday: Q. Which famous British detective writer visited Redbank Plains in 1921? A. Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle visited the Redbank Plains apiary of the Jones family. Doyle was interested in bee-keeping. Q. What year did the former School of Arts in Brisbane Street become the Town Hall?... A. 1869 Q. What year did the Ipswich Post Office, in Brisbane Street, open? A. The current post office building opened January 1902.

08.01.2022 What will your local history project be? Applications for the 2020 Viva Cribb Bursary open 1st October 2020. You can apply for up to $5,000 to complete a local history project.... Visit the website for more details: https://tinyurl.com/y2h3chnu You can find previous successful Viva Cribb Bursary publications on Picture Ipswich, such as Margaret Cook's 'Learning By Doing: A History of Ipswich Kindergarten 1937-2012'. To download and read: ipswich.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/ARCENQ

07.01.2022 What will your local history project be? Applications for the 2020 Viva Cribb Bursary open Thursday 1st October and close Saturday 31st October. You can apply for up to $5,000 to complete a local history project.... Possible topics could include: Architects, builders, tradespeople Businesses, industry, agriculture Cemeteries Community organisations or events Cultural activities (music and theatre groups, eisteddfods) Domestic or public architecture Early Ipswich history (convicts, early settlers, Aboriginal and European interactions) Individuals, families, local identities Indigenous history Immigrant history and ethnic influences Military history, defence force Natural environment, floods, disasters Professionals (architects, health workers, politicians, sports people) Sport and recreational activities Transport and infrastructure Townships, suburbs, street Visit the website for more details: https://tinyurl.com/y2h3chnu

06.01.2022 The David Trumpy Bridge Named after Dr David Trumpy, Medical Superintendent at Ipswich General Hospital from 1920-1967. Dr Trumpy was awarded an M.B.E. in 1960 for his dedication to the medical profession and passed away in 1979 at the age of 71 years. The bridge was opened on 26 June 1965 by the Queensland Administrator Sir Alan Mansfield and was attended by Mayor J.T. Finnimore. ... The bridge comprised of six spans and at the time included the longest single welded steel girder span in Australia.

04.01.2022 Photos of Ipswich during World War Two Remembrance Day, 11th November Lest We Forget

03.01.2022 Answers to this weekend's Picture Ipswich Quiz: Q. Ipswich & East Suffolk Hospital was opened in 1836. What year was the Ipswich (Qld.) General Hospital opened? A. March 2, 1860.... Q. Ipswich UK's St Stephen's Church was mentioned in Little Domesday, 1086. What year was Ipswich Qld's St Stephen's Church built? A. In 1855 the NSW Government gave the church one acre of land on the corner of Limestone and Gordon Streets. Brisbane contractor John Petrie built a stone church with a square tower, but this church was later demolished as the foundations were proved to be faulty. (source: Queensland Times, Lattice and Lace by Robyn Buchanan, date unknown.) This church building, located on the corner of Limestone & Gordon Streets, was built in 1866. Q. Ipswich UK's Rising Sun Inn dates back to 1485. What year was Rosewood's Rising Sun first open. A. Along the Toowoomba Road there was an early hotel, kept by William O’Brien, named the Sunrise Hotel. After it burnt down, James Ryan built a new hotel, closer to the railway station, and named it the Rising Sun. This also burnt down towards the end of 1878, supposedly struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, and was rebuilt the following year. The current Rising Sun hotel was designed by Ipswich architect Will Haenke in 1908 and was built by C. Risdale, with work starting around December 1908. The Haenke designed two-storey hotel dominates its corner position, with single storey wings extending south and east of the main block. The Federation style building bares the hallmarks of Haenke’s stylistic approach: the bell-cast roof of the upper projecting balcony, the corner roof turret, decorative valances on street awnings and the large lunette window into the public bar. The 1908 plans show a large circular bar with shelves of cedar and pine for the display of liquors and a billiard room on the ground floor, with four large and two small rooms on the upper floor. As no kitchen appears in the plans, it is thought the 1879 hotel remained on site, to be used for this purpose.

03.01.2022 In 1930, as the Great Depression began to take its toll, the Ipswich community united over a cause: the building of a dedicated children's ward at the Ipswich Hospital. Queensland Times journalist Fred Ware, better known as Uncle William, had helped to establish the Sunshine League in 1919, to raise funds for children in hospital. Now, he called upon his young readers to work towards a higher goal. Within 4 years, the children of the Sunshine League, along with the Ipswich... community, had raised 3890. With a further 5000 coming from the government, construction on the Sunshine Ward was able to commence in 1934. The foundation stone was laid on the 4 December 1934, by the visiting Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, with several thousand gathering to watch the ceremony, including young patients in cots, wheeled out into the sunshine for the special Royal occasion. The ward itself was opened on the 28th July 1935. Join us on Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm for a very special Chasing Our Past At Home. We will be joined by Steph Shannon OAM, as she shares insights from her time with the Children's Sunshine Ward at the Ipswich Hospital. 'Listen to the Children' is a free Zoom webinar. To register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y54gr7dx