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These reminiscences were probably published in newspapers or journals of the day. They give us some understanding of life in Brisbane before 1900. Archibald Meston was a journalist by trade which is evidenced in his writings. He was also an active sportsman, explorer and politician. He was one of the first to document the customs and languages of the aboriginal peoples. He held for some time the controversial position of Protector of Aboriginals for central and southern Queensland. He gives some account of parts of Brisbane as well as some acquaintances in the 1860s Victor Drury was the son of Albert Victor Drury a prominent identity in Brisbane. He grew up in Brisbane and recounts his days in the legal profession as well as the military. This is a fascinating account of Brisbane in the period 1870 to 1900. Warning: This page is large and will take some time to load Thomas Roper was an immigrant on the ship the 'Fortitude' and came to Brisbane in 1849. His description of Queen Street Brisbane is one of the earliest accounts of the businesses and personalities prior to separation. He details the problems of the Lang sponsored settlers dealing with the government representatives. Descriptions of a Corroboree that took place on what is now Victoria Park as well as recounting the historical stories to the period ending in 1870. H.A.P. is the initials of a contributor to one of the newspapers of the day. He recollects the details of the businesses in Queen Street and of Spring Hill in about the 1870 -1880s. The Paddington Cemetery story was written and published in the newspaper the 'Truth' about 1909 before the cemetery on Hale Street, Petrie Terrace was demolished and turned into Lang Park (Suncorp Stadium). The journalist recounts the lives and history of those buried there. It is a intimate record of the pioneers of Brisbane. Warning: These pages are large and will take some time to load
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