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Sandgate & District Historical Society & Museum Inc

Locality: Sandgate, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3869 2283

Address: 150 Rainbow Street 4017 Sandgate, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.sandgatemuseum.com.au

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25.01.2022 If you missed Matthew Wengerts talk at Sandgate Museum about the Spanish Flu in Australia, its on again tomorrow at Chermside & Districts Historical Society

25.01.2022 Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Joyful New Year 2020 to all our friends and supporters - bring on the roaring 20s! We are open again on 12 January, come and see us!

24.01.2022 Einbunpin Lagoon 1916 and now, flooding 13 December 2019.

24.01.2022 Come and see us today, we are open 10am to 3pm!

22.01.2022 13 March 1942 W.A.A.F. Recruits for Training at Sandgate

22.01.2022 Before the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 the Government of Queensland asked engineer John Bradfield to design a new bridge in Brisbane. John Job Crew Bradfield was born 26 December 1867 in Sandgate in Washington St and was the chief proponent of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, of which he oversaw both the design and construction. He worked for the New South Wales Department of Public Works from 1891 to 1933. He was the first recipient of an engineering doctorate from the University of Sydney. Other notable projects with which he was associated include the Cataract Dam (completed 1907), the Burrinjuck Dam (completed 1928), and of course Brisbanes Story Bridge which was completed in 1940. The Story Bridge roadway is the Bradfield Highway, and Brighton has Bradfield Street.

22.01.2022 Find out about the history of Sandgates Atkin Memorial erected in 1872.

18.01.2022 In the summer Mr E. Smith of Sandgate Deckers Hall pictures ran one show on the beach at the pier and one at the Town Hall. During the cold months the pier show was moved to Deckers Hall. The hall had been built on the site of the previous one which had burnt down. Other than pictures, the following gatherings were held there: prophetical revival meetings for the deepening of spiritual life, musical reunions, dances, Party candidate addresses, fundraising pageants and con...certs e.g. for raising funds for the purchase of a piano for the Shorncliffe State School, wedding breakfasts, recitals, socials, Sandgate Progress Association meetings, the annual Sandgate childrens ball, as well as annual excursions for workers such as the Ipswich Federated Butchers Employees Association and Queensland Colliery employees. #PictureTheatresSandgate #4

17.01.2022 This Queenslander was relocated from 2nd Avenue in Sandgate in the 1960s. Does anyone know where this house was in 2nd Avenue? 1946 aerial photo attached in comments.

14.01.2022 On the beach at Cribb island in 1918. Who remembers Cribb Island?

14.01.2022 Have a look what Cremorne looks like after restoration!

14.01.2022 Blue & White Line c1931 Via Clayfield - Virginia Golf Links - Nudgee College - Sandgate Central - 4th Av. Baths - 2nd Av. Moora Park - Pier - Shorncliffe Wouldnt it be great to go for a trip on this bus today?... Dave Raynor has identified this bus as a 1931 Leyland. The Blue & White Line In 1929 Lynn Brothers commenced operation of a Blue & White Line service from Sandgate Pier (Shorncliffe) to Brisbane as well as a service from Pinkenba to the city. 1930/31 J.T. Ford purchased the Blue & White Line from the Lynn Brothers, then also purchased the Sandgate to Brisbane Black & White bus service from S.C. Mullins. By 1936 J.T. Ford had changed the Blue & White Line livery from brown and blue to blue and white. In 1947 the Blue & White service was sold to L.S. and C.M.G. McGrath who previously had operated a bus service in Armidale. In 1950 the blue and white livery was changed to black and white and all Sandgate to Brisbane buses became identified by the one colour scheme - black and white. Photo courtesy of SLQ

12.01.2022 The old dance floor lower Moora Park for the lady looking for dance photos

11.01.2022 Open air theatres started operations in 1910 and closed some time after 1922 when the Bon Accord, Strand, Beach and Mayfair were built. In addition to the open-air theatre at the foot of the Shorncliffe Pier there were picture screens near the kiosks at Moora Park and Flinders Parade. On Saturday 7 January 1911 Cooks pictures organised a moving picture show at Moora Park with a special train bringing nearly 200 excursionists to Sandgate Station (now Shorncliffe Station). An ...iron screen was erected at the shed at the rear of the kiosk, and the slope of the hill in the direction of Saltwood enabled everyone to see. The Foresters Band occupied the bandstand above the kiosk and played throughout the evening. The picture set most appreciated was that depicting Sandgate on New Years Day beginning with the scene of the station at Swan Street, it showed excursionists alighting from the train. Moora Park then came into view, then the pier, and the foreshore round to Shorncliffe, showing the crowd in various holiday attitudes, from bathing to feeding on the green sward. The show concluded with visiting patrons returning to the city by the 10.13 pm train. #PictureTheatresSandgate #3

10.01.2022 Dowse Lagoon 28 June 1977 BCC image

10.01.2022 And have a look at the Atkin Memorial while you are there.

10.01.2022 Great photo by Phil Kellow. From the local heritage listing: "This two storey house was constructed in 1938 for, and by, Giuseppe Mangione. Named La Vittoria [Victory], the house was described in the Brisbane City Councils Building Register as a wood and concrete residence. The design of the house adopted many of the then fashionable Art Deco elements to create an unusual seaside home. The property remained in the Mangione family until the 1950s. La Vittoria is an unusual example of a 1930s Art Deco house which makes a striking contribution to Flinders Parade." Giuseppe passed away in August 1949 and was buried in Lutwyche Cemetery.

10.01.2022 What are your memories of this kiosk?

08.01.2022 Its International Museum Day!

08.01.2022 After the Town Hall burnt down, Wests Pictures Ltd. continued showing silent moving pictures several times a week in an open-air theatre next to the Pier. At high tide patrons had to lift their feet up. On Tuesday 27 November 1910, 5,000 visitors travelled by train to Sandgate and the picture show at the pier in the evening attracted a large crowd, estimated at between 1,000 and 1,200 persons! By 1919 Mr. E. Smith was operating the Pier Pictures which were now held inside th...e new tearoom where on picture show nights the awning was illuminated with electric lights. Pianists were Frank Pearson and Miss Stacheli as at the time silent movies were accompanied by a pianist to set the mood. The projector was powered by a generator running off town gas supply. #PictureTheatresSandgate #2

07.01.2022 Wednesday at QCYC, not to be missed!

07.01.2022 Harries cottage at Brighton This house was built in 1884 by William Street, a Sandgate builder. Photo 97804 SLQ. The museum is open today 10am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

06.01.2022 From the Sandgate Echo 16 January 1952 - Do You Broadcast Illness?

06.01.2022 We were at the Long Table Shorncliffe Pier selling raffle tickets in support of the Sandgate and District Historical Society and Museum Inc. The winner of the Kart full of beer and wine donated by the Full Moon Hotel was Brett H. The winner of the the large canvas print donated by Artist David Hill was Alan. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who supported us :-D... Photos courtesy of Sandgate Chamber of Commerce

05.01.2022 The original wooden town hall in Kate Street (now Pier Avenue) was the venue for early picture projection shows operated by Wests Pictures, Ltd. The hall section had a seating capacity of 350 and, as well as cinema shows, was used for concerts, civic gatherings, band recitals and church services. The last cinematograph entertainment was held on Tuesday 24 May 1910, after which one of the men assisting with the picture show knocked over a lamp causing a fire that engulfed t...he hall and the neighbouring house. As water had not been reticulated to Sandgate at that time both buildings burnt down. Most of the cinematographic equipment had already been removed to the railway station and several persons who happened to be nearby saved the piano and the town council books. The Baptist Church also showed silent movies, but not on a regular basis. #PictureTheatresSandgate #1

04.01.2022 On this day in 1888...

04.01.2022 This week is National Volunteer Week! We are always looking for volunteers so get in touch if you wish to join our great volunteer group.

03.01.2022 The Sandgate gasworks built by contractors Messrs. Coates and Co. of Melbourne in 1889 included a retort house 45 feet by 30 feet, meter house 14 feet by 14 feet, workshop 14 feet by 14 feet, a managers residence and a gasholder 45 feet in diameter and 14 feet deep. There were also two beds of retorts with a capacity of supplying 20,000 cubic feet every 24 hours. The museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays 10am to 3pm. Come and visit!

03.01.2022 Ramble on Bramble is on at 10am - call to book!

03.01.2022 We are delighted to be reopening our doors and welcoming you back into our museum from today! Open Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm, we provide a safe environment with protocols around social distancing, increased cleaning and disinfecting, and hand sanitiser. We look forward to seeing you!

02.01.2022 Floodwaters in Sandgate 1887

01.01.2022 The history of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane started with the formation of the Sandgate Yacht Club and their need for a rescue organisation to keep their mem...bers who sailed safe. The first organised sailing races in Sandgate were conducted by the Gordon Sporting and Social Club which had its headquarters in Rainbow Street near Palm Avenue in Sandgate. The Gordon Club was a sporting club attached to the St Nicholas Church, Sandgate which used to stand in the grounds of Shorncliffe State Primary School and was demolised in the early 1990s. In a cruising race organised by this Club to King Island on the 11th November 1911, the 16ft sharpie `Sportsman capsized near the mouth of the Brisbane River with the loss of two young men, Samuel Law and David Ralph Ramsey. The other crew members, Robert Joyce and Walter Frank Buckley swam to Fisherman Islands, the sixth crew member James Groth was found still with the upturned boat the next morning. Because of this mishap, many boat owners considered that a separate club should be formed to conduct sailing races in Sandgate. Accordingly a Public Meeting was called for on the 14th February, 1912 to discuss the `Formation of a Sailing Club. The meeting was held in Deckers Hall in Pier Avenue, Shorncliffe with Alderman JES Plumbridge conducting proceedings. Those present were Messrs - Prentice, Boardman, Bond, Over, Field, Woodhead, Mills, Driver, Smith, Allum and two members of the Drew family and four members of the Jeays family. Apologies were received from Messrs, DArcy, Ferguson, Murray and Fox. Mr Allum reported `that a feeling existed amongst boating men that the rules of the Gordon Club precluded the necessary rules for the proper conduct of a Sailing Club. Following a discussion on the subject Mr Allum moved `The time is ripe for the formation of a Sailing and Power Boat Club in Sandgate. The motion was carried and all present agreed to be members. It was moved and carried that the name of the Club be named The Sandgate Yacht Club. Mr A Marshall was elected President, Mr AE Drew elected as Commodore and Mr J Jeays elected as Secretary. Preparations were made for a Grand Opening Carnival on 13th April, 1912. Invitations were sent to 300 Sandgate residents and members of Sporting and Sailing Clubs including Royal Queensland Club, Brisbane Flying Squadron, South Brisbane Sailing Club and Brisbane Dinghy Club. Over 20 boats were entered for the Opening Race with a `Sail Past past the Shorncliffe Pier where it was anticipated a huge crowd would be assembled. Saturday the 13th dawned brightly but by afternoon the south east wind had increased to near gale force and very few boats ventured from the shelter of Cabbage Tree Creek. The race was abandoned however, the festivities went on as arranged under the Cotton Trees near the pier in spite of the wind. The social events of the new Club proved most successful and the Yacht Club Ball for many years was the main Social Event of the year held in the newly built Sandgate Town Hall. The Club continued for many years catering for a mixed fleet of boats from 16ft to 30ft on the Bramble Bay course with cruising races to King and Bribie Islands for Sailing and Power boats. The fleet was reduced during the 1914-1918 war years, and when racing commenced again some of the Linton Hope Rater class began sailing with the club. Boats of this class were built by Albert Drew at Sandgate and by builders at Wynnum. During a heavy storm in December, 1921, the fleet was caught near the Shorncliffe Pier. The 26ft `Mona sailed by AE Drew carrying a crew of 28 and the Rater `Gee Whiz capsized. A young man, William Guthrie, was drowned from the `Gee Whiz, the `Mona suffered damage and did not race again. Memorial Stone for Samuel Law and David Ralph Ramsey which was moved from St Nicholas Church when it was demolished. It can now be found in the St Nicholas Chapel at St Margarets Church in Sandgate. From this year onwards, racing of the Linton Hope Rater class was encouraged. Because in those days most crew members worked in the City on Saturday mornings and had to journey to Sandgate by train, racing did not commence until 3pm. Late in the season it was common for races to finish at dusk and after the finish, a slow paddle up the Cabbage Tree Cree to Drews Boat Yard. In 1932, Albert Drews newly built Rater `Resolute was sailed to Townsville and sailed in the Easter Regatta, which was held yearly in either Bowen, Townsville or Cairns. The main class completing in these Regattas were the 16ft skiffs. When World War 2 broke in September 1939, the Club still remained active and continued racing, despite many members enlisting. When Japan entered the war in December 1941, many more members joined the forces and racing was no longer possible. The Club went into recess at the close of the 1941-42 season. Approximately sixty members of the Sandgate Yacht Club fought in WW2 and five lost their lives. Their names can be found on the Honour Board in the foyer of our hall. Whilst these men were at war, a member purchased a 12ft sailing dinghy known as `Nip Thorpe Trainees. Soon there were several of these and SYC officials were asked to conduct races once more. They were then officially made a Club under the banner of the SYC and called `Sandgate Yacht Club Trainees. Trainee Dinghies were raced in Cabbage Tree Creek and on Bramble Bay by the Sandgate Yacht Club and the Shorncliffe Trainee Squadron and from the ranks of these craft many of Queenslands renowned skippers graduated. The last 2 Linton Hope Raters were built by Albert Drew in 1947 and 1948. Up to this time all of the Clubs Linton Hope Raters were housed at Drews Boat Yard in Wharf Street, Shorncliffe in sheds with some in the open under canvas. For many years the Club held the lease on an area of land on Cabbage Tree Creek at the junction of Nundah Creek where presently, the Queensland Crusing Yacht Club occupy this site. Plans were prepared to build a boat shed here to house 6 boats. Under the guidance of Ted Rice after many months of working parties by club members, the project was completed with boat cradles, trollies and launching ways. Most of the material used in the construction of the shed came from an Army Hut dismantled by club members at Wacol. The Linton Hope Rater `Miss Sandgate was housed in a separate shed adjacent to the main building. This craft was built by the Rice brothers, Ted and Brook, in the late twenties. World War 2 ended in August 1945, the Club did not come out of recess until the 12th February 1946, when a special General Meeting was held to elect officials to carry on until the Annual General Meeting. A second General Meeting was held on the 20th May 1946 and one of the main subjects discussed was the building of a Memorial Boat Shed on the land leased by the Club. A Committee of three was appointed to start on the project. A proposal was made to purchase ex-Army huts and the City Council approached for approval to build the shed. In 1948, the shed was completion under the supervision of Ted Rice. His dedication and hard work resulted in a fine shed complete with launching facilities. A special Foundation Stone was laid and the shed was officially opened by Hon EP Decker MLA on the 9th October 1948. This coincided with the Opening Day Race which started and finished off the Boat Shed. This opening also saw the first `Blessing of the Fleet which continues to this day. It was also decided that an Honour Board be made to commemorate the names of members who served during World War 2. The Honour Board was confided only to financial members as at the 3rd September 1939 or those who joined the Club after that date and served in the Forces during the War. As the 16ft Skiff class was popular on the Brisbane River at Hamilton and Milton with a strong club racing on Waterloo Bay, it was logical that some interest shown in this class by Sandgate sailors, and in the years prior to the 1939-45 war years some of cedar open craft began racing with the SYC. `Ajax sailed by Guy Moody was the first to compete. It was soon apparent to the owners of these boats that a separate club 16 Foot Skiff should be formed with the facilities of a Clubhouse. A lease was obtained on Cabbage Tree Creek (now opposite the Sandgate Golf Club) and the St Margarets Church of England Sunday School Hall was purchased, pulled down, then rebuilt as a clubhouse on our present site. Since the original structure was built, an extension to widen the clubhouse and a verandah has been completed. At the foremost in the erection of the 16ft Skiff Clubhouse were: Graham Katterns, Frank Huxham, Sam Buchanan, Bill Tetzlaff, Jack and Len Johnstone, Maurice and Aussie Walker and Les Dommett. Sandgate 16ft Skiff Club which still makes up part of the VMR Brisbane base. The hall was demolished from a site in Sandgate and rebuilt at the site on Cabbage Tree Creek. To act as pick up boat for races the Sandgate, the 16ft Skiff Club purchased a Twin Screw Service Craft from the Civil Aviation Authorities and this craft Zest served for many years being manned by Club members. Later it was handed over to a separate organisation and Zest was run and maintained as a pick up and rescue boat until the Power Boat Section of the Club did the pick up and rescue work on a voluntary rostered basis. The Zest figured prominently in the rescue of survivors when a dredge Kaptajn Nielsen capsized near Moreton Island in 1970. The Sandgate 16ft Skiff Club members saw the necessity to foster juniors in the sport of sailing and Ken McLeod and a Committee organised races in Cabbage Tree Creek for SABOTS. Large fleets of these 2 children boats sailed regularly in the creek. This class was later to become popular all over Queensland and other States. Again as in the years of Trainee Dinghy, many of our present renowned yachtsmen spent their first sailing days in these small training craft. Sailing suffered a decline in the mid sixties and as both the Sandgate Yacht Club and the 16ft Skiff Club membership had declined, it became obvious that there was an advantage in amalgamating the two clubs. Both Clubs held land leases (the Skiffs Clubhouse on the present site of the SYC and the SYC with their shed further upstream). Many meetings of the Executive and Trustees of both Clubs were held and finally a merger was arranged. The new Club name adopted was `The Sandgate Sailing Club. This new club now held leases of two creek bank properties and following pressure from the Brisbane City Council and others, it was decided to concentrate the activities on the area previously in the name of the Sandgate 16ft Skiff Club. During a deputation by Club Officials, Reg Verdon, Col Guy and Albert Jeays, to the Treasurer Thomas Hiley, it was suggested that the newly formed Club would surrender the upstream area of land to the Queensland Cruising Yachting Club if the Harbour and Marine Department could reclaim land in front of the Clubhouse as the existing wall was only 12ft from the building with little rigging and parking area. The suggestion by Club Officials was adopted by the Department and in a dredging operation that followed a new wall was built and a large area was reclaimed. Sadly, the Memorial Boat Shed was demolished in 1970 and another piece of Sandgate Yacht Club history disappeared. Boating was increasing in popularity in the Sandgate district but with the emphasis towards power boats. Both the Sandgate Yacht Club and the 16ft Skiff Club had always made provisions for power boats and with the combinations of both power and sail divisions, the Club was renamed `Sandgate Yacht Club. The power section held its first meeting on the 13th May 1969 with officials and executive officers nominated. Attendance at this meeting was 20 members. A Ladies Auxilliary Committee of the power section was also formed in 1969. The first edition of `Boat Talk was published in June 1969, consisting of one page of information. By October of the same year, the magazine had progressed to a cover sheet and was produced in booklet form which also included advertisments. The Power section of the Club provided safety boats for the sailing fleet from early 1970 until the Club was able to purchase their own safety boats which were manned by Club members. In 1973, members of the Power section decided that a need existed for a Rescue Group in the Cabbage Tree Creek area and formed the `Sandgate Yacht Club Search and Rescue Squad. The following year, the squad assisted in rescue work during the 1974 floods. The same year, a Cruising Group was added consisting mainly of Trailer Sailers of all descriptions. By 1976, membership in the Power section exceeded 300 members in the Sail section and once membership hit 500, a lease for additional land was sucessfully negotiated with the Port of Brisbane Authority. This extra space provided extra parking area and a hardstand area. In 1987, the SYC Rescue Squad affiliated with the official Air Sea Rescue organisation and became known as Sandgate Air Sea Rescue Inc. A 5.2m Haines Hunter powered by twin 70hp outboards was purchased for use in rescue work. A 6.3m Seafarer was purchased in Air Sea Rescue vessel circa 1985. 1990 and was built with modifications to suit the rescue duties it was required for. The Seafarer was powered by twin 90hp outboards and fitted with long-range fuel tanks. Sandgate Air Sea Rescue now provided a trained crew on duty each weekend and public holiday and was on call after hours for emergencies. The Power section of the Club provided safety boats for the sailing fleet from early 1970 until the Club was able to purchase their own safety boats which were manned by Club members. In 1973, members of the Power section decided that a need existed for a Rescue Group in the Cabbage Tree Creek area and formed the `Sandgate Yacht Club Rescue Squad. In 1987, the SYC Rescue Squad affiliated with the official Air Sea Rescue organisation and became known as Sandgate Air Sea Rescue Inc. A 5.2m Haines Hunter powered by twin 70hp outboards was purchased for use in rescue work. A 6.3m Seafarer was purchased in 1990 and was built with modifications to suit the rescue duties it was required for. The Seafarer was powered by twin 90hp outboards and fitted with long-range fuel tanks. Sandgate Air Sea Rescue now provided a trained crew on duty each weekend and public holiday and was on call after hours for emergencies. The Sandgate Yacht Club still currently owns two rescue boats which are now primarily used as Starter Boats. The MV Cape Moreton is a 56 man life boat of the same design found on the `Cape Moreton. It is powered by a 13hp Lister Diesel Engine. The boat was recovered by Sandgate Yacht Club and restored as a starters boat. SYC also has its own Safety and Rescue Boat - FIL is a 7 metre centre console FRP Javelin Long Boat powered by a 50hp Mercury 4 stroke outboard used by club officials for sailing and canoeing events. It is also made available when necessary to compliment the Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbanes three rescue vessels. These boats are maintained by members and through commmunity sponsorships. Left: QV Cape Moreton which lives in the hardstand at VMR Brisbane and still can be seen every now and again up Cabbage Tree Creek for a special occassion. Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane was born in 1996 and is now in charge of the Search and Rescue activations and owns three rescue vessels, Energex Sandgate 1, Sandgate Rescue 2 and Sandgate 2. In the 2011 floods, Sandgate 2 was tasked to assist at Colliers Crossing. As a vast amount of land was covered by water, the crew used a car GPS to navigate through the streets. VMR Brisbane purchased our third rescue vessel, Sandgate Rescue 2 which could be used for shallow work in 2013. A number of improvements have been completed over this time including a boat ramp, pontoon, a caterers kitchen in our hall and a new front facia for he hall. Within this time, the Sandgate Yacht Club, the Sandgate Canoe Club and the Polynesian Vaa-alo Outrigger Canoe Club have been affiliated under the banner of VMR Brisbane. The dive group Lionfish disbanded in 2015. Today, our rescue squadron now has approximately 100 active crew members who actively train on their crew days, to be able to perform their duties in case of an emergency out on the bay or neighbouring waterway. VMR Brisbane actively trains with other squadrons and flotillas such as VMR Bribie Island, Coast Guard Redcliffe, VMR Stradbroke Island, Coast Guard Manly, VMR Victoria Point, VMR Raby Bay and VMR Jacobs Well. We are constantly on standby should an emergency occur on a week day and at night. We provide support for the Queensland Water Police to help with search and rescues. We also provide support for the Queensland Ambulance Service to transport them to the various islands for Medivacs. References History of the Sandgate Sailing Clubs: 1897 - 1990 (compiled by George Lestor, forword by Noel Stanaway).