History of city Ipswich, Queensland in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: Ipswich is an urban region in south-east Queensland, Australia, which is located in the south-west of the Brisbane metropolitan area. Situated on the Bremer River, it is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the Brisbane CBD. A local government area, the City of Ipswich has a population of 190,000. The city is renowned for its architectural, natural and cultural heritage. Ipswich preserves and operates from many of its historical buildings, with more than 6000 heritage-listed sites and over 500 parks. (Wiki)
Date of foundation: 1846
History:
Population: 190 000
Sights:
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Ambulance station, circa 1912 |
Brigade Hospital, Transport depot Ambulance, early 1900's |
Brisbane Street, looking towards Limestone Hill, 1904 |
Floodwaters in January 1887 |
Holmes Brothers baker's, early 1900's |
Hotel "Grande", circa 1934 |
Land Office on East Street, 1893 |
Large paddle steamer docked at the wharves, circa 1870 |
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After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.