74-545: Milton Courts (now Frew Park ) was a tennis venue located in Milton , Brisbane , Australia. The complex consisted of 19 hard courts and four grass courts . The main arena seated 7,000 people and opened in 1915. Robert Dickson Alison Frew was the president of the Queensland Lawn Tennis Association (later Tennis Queensland ) from 1910 to 1930. He was the driving force behind the creation of
148-404: A special education program. Hubbard's School is a private secondary (11–12) school for boys and girls at 15 Lang Parade ( 27°28′28″S 153°00′09″E / 27.4744°S 153.0024°E / -27.4744; 153.0024 ( Hubbard's School ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 59 students with 11 teachers (4 full-time equivalent) and 3 non-teaching staff. There
222-476: A 2,000 crowd) were played there. The first State of Origin match between Queensland and New South Wales was held there in 1980, and it became the home of the Brisbane Broncos Rugby league team (1988–92, 2003– ), and the now defunct Crushers rugby league team (1995). The old stadium and its various grandstands were demolished in 2000 (quite controversially) and a new state of the art modern stadium
296-803: A community vegetable growing and creek rehabilitation group. Open to members of the public, it is located within the grounds of the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (entrance via Vera St). This public garden is located on state government land, the former site of a Chinese market garden. Western Group of the Brisbane City Unit of the Queensland State Emergency Service has its headquarters at Perrin Park in Josling St. This site
370-400: A hemi-spherical skylight above its centre, which has now been replaced by an enclosure for mechanical equipment. The library was threatened for closure in 1982 following the opening of a new municipal library at Indooroopilly in 1981. The Toowong Library did in fact close but local residents’ action saw it re-opened in 1983. Alterations were made to the building in 1983 when one of the rooms on
444-528: A median weekly household income of $ 1,927. Toowong has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Toowong State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 37 St Osyth Street ( 27°28′54″S 152°59′21″E / 27.4818°S 152.9892°E / -27.4818; 152.9892 ( Toowong State School ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 293 students with 29 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 33 non-teaching staff (16 full-time equivalent). It includes
518-667: A private company, the baths were acquired in 1920 by the Toowong Town Council . In 1925, the Town of Toowong was amalgamated into the City of Brisbane and the baths come under the control of the Brisbane City Council. In the late 1950s, the buildings associated with the pool were replaced with new iconic buildings designed by Brisbane City Council architect James Birrell . The new Birrell-designed Toowong Library
592-611: A protest took place in the public bar of the Regatta Hotel when Merle Thornton (mother of Australian actress Sigrid Thornton ) and Rosalie Bogner chained themselves to the bar in protest of public bars in Queensland being restricted to men only. Built in 1986, Toowong Village is an office tower and shopping centre situated at the centre of Toowong. The blue glass office tower is a prominent landmark visible from Toowong and surrounding suburbs. The shopping centre situated on
666-683: A rifle range in 1877. At the end of World War I the trees were planted in memory of the men from Toowong. The park land was proposed as a site for the Botanic Gardens, but the construction of the Western Freeway forced the move of the proposed site to its current location closer to Mount Coot-tha. The Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium are located at the base of Mount Coot-tha . The Toowong Municipal Library Building
740-477: A riverside suburb in the City of Brisbane , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Toowong had a population of 12,556 people with a median weekly household income of $ 1,927. Toowong is situated between Mount Coot-tha and the Brisbane River and is made up of rolling hills with little flat land. Since European settlement most of the land has been cleared for residential and commercial use with
814-633: A roadway under the railway bridge. It was reported in The Brisbane Courier and The Telegraph that a total of 240 lots were sold - 108 lots on 2 September 1899, 81 lots on 9 September 1899 and 51 lots on 16 September 1899. On 1 February 1902, Clayfield Boys' College was established on Old Sandgate Road (now Bage Street) near the Wesleyan Church at Eagle Junction by Arthur (Barney) Rudd with an initial enrolment of 4 students. In 1909, it began to accept boarding students. In 1912,
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#1732771882599888-475: A secondary school in Toowong. On 9 May 2000, the school was renamed Toowong College. It closed on 31 December 2006. It was at 78 Bywong Street ( 27°29′14″S 152°58′44″E / 27.4871°S 152.9789°E / -27.4871; 152.9789 ( Toowong College (former) ) ). The school's website was archived. The Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology opened in 2007 on
962-544: A signposted walk that provides information on various people buried therein. The workshops and a bus depot of Transport for Brisbane is located at the western end of the suburb. Toowong has two historic hotels, the Regatta Hotel and the Royal Exchange Hotel . The three-storey Regatta hotel contained accommodation on the upper two floors and a public bar and lounge area on the ground floor. In 1965
1036-453: A special education program. St Ignatius School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 46 Grove Street ( 27°29′09″S 152°59′11″E / 27.4857°S 152.9863°E / -27.4857; 152.9863 ( St Ignatius School ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 260 students with 23 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent). Brisbane Boys' College
1110-614: A total of 240 lots were sold - 108 lots on 2 September 1899, 81 lots on 9 September 1899 and 51 lots on 16 September 1899. Between 1900 and 1962, Milton was served by trams running along Milton Road from Toowong and Rainworth, with the latter branching off at Baroona Road. The services were withdrawn after the disastrous Paddington tram depot fire and replaced by buses. The suburb continues to be served by most western suburb bus routes operated by Transport for Brisbane . In 1911, 20 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by Isles, Love & Co on Saturday, 30 September 1911. This area
1184-485: Is Queensland's largest cemetery, placed on 437,300 square metres of land. It replaced Brisbane's second cemetery the North Brisbane Burial Grounds which were located in Milton where Suncorp Stadium stands today, closer to the centre of Brisbane. The remains of most of the 8500 people buried there are still under the stadium. The Brisbane General Cemetery, now called Toowong Cemetery, contains
1258-463: Is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for girls at 365 Birdwood Terrace ( 27°28′12″S 152°58′28″E / 27.4701°S 152.9744°E / -27.4701; 152.9744 ( Stuartholme School ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 678 students with 65 teachers (61 full-time equivalent) and 49 non-teaching staff (36 full-time equivalent). It has boarding facilities. Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
1332-408: Is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Bayswater Street ( 27°28′00″S 152°59′55″E / 27.4668°S 152.9985°E / -27.4668; 152.9985 ( Milton State School ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 717 students with 54 teachers (44 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent). It includes
1406-653: Is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 78 Bywong Street ( 27°29′10″S 152°58′44″E / 27.4861°S 152.9790°E / -27.4861; 152.9790 ( Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology ) ). It is an academically selective school with a partnership with the University of Queensland . In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 642 students with 62 teachers (61 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (26 full-time equivalent). The Brisbane General Cemetery , planned in 1866 and formally opened in 1875,
1480-477: Is a private Presbyterian and Uniting Church primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys at Kensington Terrace ( 27°29′13″S 152°59′16″E / 27.4870°S 152.9877°E / -27.4870; 152.9877 ( Brisbane Boys' College ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1503 students with 148 teachers (136 full-time equivalent) and 100 non-teaching staff (85 full-time equivalent). It has boarding facilities . Stuartholme School
1554-465: Is a riverside inner suburb of the City of Brisbane , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Milton had a population of 3,144 people. Milton is 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) by road west of the Brisbane CBD . The suburb is a mixture of light industry, warehouses, commercial offices, retail and single and multiple occupancy residences. The main roads are Milton Road , which runs beside
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#17327718825991628-424: Is a volunteer group that discover and share the history and stories of Toowong Cemetery . The group was formed in 1992 and its first President was Cr. Judy Magub OAM, the councillor for the Toowong ward from when it was formed in 1994 until she retired in 2007. The West Toowong Community Association was formed in 1999 by a group of residents concerned about what they saw as increasing inappropriate development in
1702-891: Is at 3-9 Chippendall Street ( 27°27′58″S 153°00′37″E / 27.4662°S 153.0102°E / -27.4662; 153.0102 ( Christ Church Anglican ) ). Behind the church is the Christ Church Memorial Reserve which contains a small number of headstones relocated from the North Brisbane Burial Ground (subsequently redeveloped as Lang Park Stadium ). Frew Park is between Milton Road and Frew Street ( 27°28′10″S 153°00′02″E / 27.4695°S 153.0006°E / -27.4695; 153.0006 ( Frew Park ) ). It has tennis courts and other recreational activities. Notable landmarks in Milton include
1776-409: Is at 40 Castlemaine Street, Milton, with frontage and entrance now on Caxton Street, Paddington ( 27°27′54″S 153°00′34″E / 27.4649°S 153.0095°E / -27.4649; 153.0095 ( Suncorp Stadium ) ). In 1840 the site was originally established as a cemetery by Reverend John Dunmore Lang for which it was used until 1875. In 1911 the cemetery was closed and most of
1850-591: Is largely because of the close proximity of the University of Queensland. Children aged under 15 years made up 10.8% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 8.3% of the population. 61.1% of people living in Toowong were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%. The other top responses for country of birth were England 3.9%, China 3.8%, New Zealand 3%, India 1.8%, Malaysia 1.6%. 72.7% of people spoke only English at home;
1924-607: Is no government secondary school in Milton; the nearest is Kelvin Grove State College in Kelvin Grove to the north-west. The Anglican Chapel of the Holy Spirit at St Francis' Theological College is at 223 Milton Road ( 27°28′01″S 153°00′13″E / 27.4670°S 153.0035°E / -27.4670; 153.0035 ( Anglican Chapel of the Holy Spirit ) ). Christ Church Anglican
1998-607: Is one of the longest running Scout rallies in the world. The Toowong branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Toowong Library in the Toowong Village shopping centre at 9 Sherwood Road. The West Juniors Australian rules football club has its home ground at Oakman Park in Toowong. Despite its name. Toowong FC (soccer club) has its home ground at Dunmore Park on
2072-667: Is shared with the Brisbane City Council Parks & Trees and the Toowong Community Meeting Place. Toowong is home to one of the first four Scout troops in to be founded in Queensland in 1908. One hundred years on and Toowong has since merged with Milton & Taringa Scout troops but celebrates its 100 years as the oldest Scout troop in Queensland . Taring-Milton-Toowong Scout Troop is also known for their annual Scout rally which
2146-409: The 2010–2011 Queensland floods . In 2014, Brisbane City Council redeveloped the former Milton Courts and Milton Bowl sites as Frew Park , a large inner city parkland incorporating tennis courts, children's playground and open space. In the 2016 census , Milton had a population of 2,274 people, 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The median age of the Milton population was 29 years of age, 9 years below
2220-665: The Aldila brand) that was originally over the Milton Tennis Centre when it was demolished (he had sponsored the Queensland Tennis Open competition at that site), and 15 years later in June 2014, he had it re-erected over Frew Park. 27°28′10″S 153°00′02″E / 27.4695°S 153.0006°E / -27.4695; 153.0006 Milton, Queensland Download coordinates as: Milton
2294-605: The Brisbane River . Along the riverside are a number of transport links: Coronation Drive , the Regatta ferry wharf , and the Bicentennial Bike Path (a bike and walkway) to the Brisbane CBD . This section of the river is the Toowong Reach . Several early settlers subdivided their blocks, including Richard Drew who named his subdivision the 'Village of Toowong' in 1862. The origin of the name Toowong
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2368-742: The Castlemaine Perkins brewery ( 27°28′06″S 153°00′21″E / 27.4682°S 153.0057°E / -27.4682; 153.0057 ( Castlemain Perkins brewery ) ), known for the "Fourex" ( XXXX ) range of beers, Lang Park (also known as Brisbane Stadium and by the sponsor name of Suncorp Stadium), a portion of the Brisbane riverwalk and the Park Road strip of restaurants and cafés. Castlemaine Perkins brewery offers tours and tastings in its Alehouse. Lang Park
2442-455: The Milton railway station ( 27°28′08″S 153°00′18″E / 27.4690°S 153.0049°E / -27.4690; 153.0049 ( Milton railway station ) ) is the first station on the Ipswich line west of Roma Street Station . It is served by commuter trains only. Toowong Download coordinates as: Toowong ( / t ə ˈ w ɒ ŋ / tə- WONG ) is
2516-919: The Society of the Sacred Heart as a boarding school for girls with 5 initial enrolments. It now also accepts day students . On Saturday 25 October 1930, a stump-capping ceremony was held for a public hall in Grosvenor Street in West Toowong. On 21 November 1959, the Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit in West Toowong was dedicated by Archbishop Reginald Halse . It was on Exmouth/Orchard Street ( 27°29′05″S 152°58′40″E / 27.4846°S 152.9779°E / -27.4846; 152.9779 ( Holy Spirit Anglican Church (former) ) ). Its closure on 28 November 2006
2590-742: The World War I . The park contains the Soldiers' Memorial on top of the hill was dedicated in 1922 and an RSL memorial is located near the Memorial gates on Sylvan Road, and also contains the Western Districts Rugby Football Club and a Basketball centre. Anzac Park is located next to the Western Freeway opposite the Toowong Cemetery. Originally the land was part of the cemetery grounds, but was converted to
2664-485: The Anglican Church established a mortuary chapel for the North Brisbane Burial Ground (now Lang Park ). It was demolished in 1891. Christ Church Anglican was dedicated in 1876. It was re-built and re-dedicated in 1891. In 1878, 68 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by John Cameron on Monday, 27 May 1878. This area was called the "Milton Estate" and was subdivisions of portion 14 in
2738-508: The Australian median. 57.8% of people living in Milton were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 66.7% 71.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common language was Mandarin at 4.6%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 39.7% and Catholic 21.3%. In the 2021 census , Milton had a population of 3,144 people. Milton has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Milton State School
2812-756: The Morrow company merged with the Arnott's Biscuits company and the factory became known as the Arnott's factory from 1956. It was well known because of the pleasant smell of baking biscuits that surrounded it and was a landmark structure. The factory was vacated in the 1990s when Arnotts' moved their Brisbane operations to 46 Robinson Road East, Virginia . The Milton Morrow/Arnott's site was demolished and redeveloped as apartments in 2004. Milton Courts opened in 1915. They were Brisbane's major tennis courts , where major international and national tournaments were held until
2886-675: The Rugby League football code in Queensland. The first Rugby League match was held there in 1958 and in 1963 the Lang Park Trust was established under an Act of Parliament. Rugby internationals (1965 First Rugby Union Test against South African Springboks), cricket internationals (1966 the Ashes campaign, Australia vs. Great Britain with a new attendance record of 45,047), soccer internationals (1970 Queensland vs Russian Club Moscow Dynamo) and local baseball (1972 All Stars vs Ipswich with
2960-505: The Sisters of Mercy. At that time there were 212 students in 9 classes. In 1948, a new 2-storey brick building was opened. The Toowong Baths were first constructed as a 25 metres (82 ft) swimming pool in 1909 on Coronation Drive south of Booth Street ( 27°29′02″S 152°59′40″E / 27.4838°S 152.9945°E / -27.4838; 152.9945 ( Toowong Swimming Pool (former) ) ). Originally established by
3034-513: The Toowong College site. Toowong has been part of a number of different local governments: In the 2011 census , Toowong had a population of 11,255 people; 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The median age of the Toowong population was 28 years, 9 years below the Australian median. The most notable difference was the group of people aged in their twenties; in Toowong this group made up 36.1% of the population, compared to 13.8% nationally. This
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3108-508: The area. The group soon branched out to protect and develop community activities in the suburb. It has run several campaigns about development in the area including an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the demolition of the James Birrel designed Toowong Pool, and a successful campaign to prevent the construction of a mobile phone relay station tower within a residential area of West Toowong. It was also instrumental in successfully lobbying for
3182-521: The city and socialised with each other. A Primitive Methodist Church was opened in Toowong on Sunday 9 April 1876. The Shire of Toowong was created in 1880, in response to a petition from Toowong residents. In 1881 the population numbered 1,275 and seven years later it had almost doubled to 2,230. By 1901 the population numbered around 4,700. Toowong State School opened on 22 January 1880 in Aston Street with enrolments reaching 350 students in
3256-414: The construction of a safe crossing over the Western Freeway at Toowong, which was hotly opposed by other Toowong's residents and prompted the creation of opposing associations. The overpass was eventually successfully built, providing safe access from Anzac Park to footpaths and cycle paths leading to Mt Cootha and other recreational areas. The Vera Street Community Garden was formed in 2005 and operates as
3330-482: The correct title is the Suncorp Stadium at Lang Park. The stadium is unofficially known as "The Cauldron", and Queensland fans developed a reputation for vocal support of their teams, adding to this mythology. Extensive use of steel has helped to provide a built-in atmosphere and the designers of the redevelopment have opted for the use of a low flat steel roof because of its ability to enclose crowd noise within
3404-549: The courts closed in the 1990s. Between 1927 and 1969, the Brisbane City Council 's tramway workshops were located at Boomerang Street, a site formerly used as a nightsoil dump. Trams accessed the workshops from Milton Road, under the railway line. After the closure of the tram system on 13 April 1969, the workshops continued to be used to service the City Council's bus fleet, until the workshop complex
3478-471: The disastrous Paddington tram depot fire . On 2 November 1902, Archbishop Robert Dunne laid the foundation school for a Catholic primary school in Holland Street. St Michael's and Holy Souls School opened on 1 July 1903. In 1916, it was renamed St Ignatius School. The school outgrew its original site and, in 1930, re-located to its current site as a combined church and school on land donated by
3552-471: The exception of some park land and bushland near the Western Freeway . At the centre of Toowong is a commercial precinct including Toowong Village , and several other commercial and office buildings. The western side of the suburb is predominantly residential with a mix of medium density dwellings and detached Queenslander houses, extending to the foothills of Mount Coot-tha . Toowong borders
3626-596: The first nine years. In September 1910, the school was relocated to its present site. In 1927, it achieved its highest enrolment of 895 students, so many that the verandahs were used as classrooms. In 1881, a Baptist church opened in Toowong; it is still extant and listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register . In 1899, 461 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by Isles, Love & Co on Saturday, 2 September 1899 (Federation Day), Saturday 9 September 1899 and Saturday 16 September 1899. This area
3700-422: The graves were moved to Toowong and Lutwyche Cemeteries. The site then became a rubbish tip. In 1914 the site established as parkland (John Brown Oval after a City Council alderman and used for cycling, athletics and soccer). In 1955 Frank Burke persuaded Queensland Rugby League to sign a 21-year lease on the grounds with the Brisbane City Council and the newly christened Lang Park became the official headquarters for
3774-483: The lower floor was acquired for use by the local councillor as a ward office, until 2005. Despite a campaign by local residents to prevent the closure of the library and redevelopment of the library and adjoining swimming pool site, the library was moved to Toowong Village shopping centre in March 2001, and the original building, which is protected by heritage listing, is now business premises. Friends of Toowong Cemetery
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#17327718825993848-479: The lower levels of the office tower contains the Toowong Railway Station , Toowong Library operated by the Brisbane City Council , and the standard mix of retail stores. Located on Sylvan Road, Toowong Memorial Park is a large park with gum trees, football ovals and a commanding view of the suburb. It was officially opened in 1918 in honour of those who enlisted from the Town of Toowong during
3922-480: The main western rail line and Coronation Drive (formerly River Road), which runs along the Brisbane River . Settlement in the Milton area by Europeans began in the 1840s, with land mostly used for farming and grazing. The suburb's name was derived from the farm name "Milton Farm", used from the late 1840s by Ambrose Eldridge , chemist. Eldridge named the farm after John Milton , the English poet. Circa 1862,
3996-402: The next most popular languages were 5.3% Mandarin , 2.2% Cantonese , 1.3% Spanish , 0.7% Korean , 0.7% French . The most common responses for religion in Toowong were No Religion 33.7%, Catholic 22.0%, Anglican 12.0%, Uniting Church 5.0% and Buddhism 2.9%. In the 2016 census , Toowong had a population of 10,830 people. In the 2021 census , Toowong had a population of 12,556 people with
4070-410: The parish of Enoggera. Milton State School opened on 18 March 1889. In 1989 the school celebrated its centenary. In 1899, 461 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by Isles, Love & Co on Saturday, 2 September 1899 (Federation Day), Saturday 9 September 1899 and Saturday 16 September 1899. This area was called the "Dunmore Estate" and is now mostly in Toowong as well as partly in Milton. On
4144-425: The parish of Enoggera. The allotments were situated across the road from the Milton railway station . It was reported in The Brisbane Courier that 44 of the 68 allotments were sold at the auction for between £11 and £39. In 1879, 98 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by J.B. Ellis & Co on Monday, 24 February 1879. This area was called the "Bayswater Estate" and was subdivision of portions 228 and 229 in
4218-482: The real estate map for "Dunmore Estate", Cribb's Paddock, Milton is a black and white photo titled "Panoramic view of the river looking towards town". In 1899 it was advertised in the Brisbane Courier for contractors for the "Dunmore Estate", Cribb's Paddock, Milton to make an access road through the lagoon and a roadway under the railway bridge. It was reported in The Brisbane Courier and The Telegraph that
4292-551: The school moved to a new location on the corner of Bayview Terrace, Clayfield , near the tram terminus. In July 1918, the school was purchased by the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association and renamed Brisbane Boys' College. In 1931, the school relocated to its current campus in Toowong with 193 students. In 1903, the Brisbane Tramways Company built a tram line along Milton Road to service
4366-565: The stadium and re-creating the Cauldron atmosphere of the original Lang Park. The 1992 statue of rugby league footballer Wally Lewis erected at the southern end of the Stadium. By ferry, the Milton ferry wharf ( 27°28′25″S 153°00′10″E / 27.4735182°S 153.0026969°E / -27.4735182; 153.0026969 ( Milton ferry terminal ) ) is at the end of Park Road as it meets Coronation Drive. By train,
4440-463: The structure is formed by three intersecting circles. Above this base floor is a ‘floating’ crystalline form with 12 sided polygon (dodecagon) floor plan whose external walls taper outward as they rise and which houses the principal public floor of the library. The external steel wall framing of the upper floor is diagonally braced, and sheeted with plywood panels set within the structural framing and framed with silky oak beading. The library originally had
4514-429: The tennis centre. It hosted eight Australian Open/Championships , including the first tournament where professionals were allowed in 1969. In addition, it staged three Davis Cup finals in 1958 , 1962 , and 1967 . The rock band The Rolling Stones performed at the venue during their 1973 Pacific Tour on 14 February 1973. The venue closed in 1999 because of heavy financial losses by Tennis Queensland . The land
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#17327718825994588-469: The western side of the suburb. Initially the tram line terminated at the cemetery, but was later extended up Woodstock Road (Formally Dean Street), to the palatial home of the then Manager of the tram company Joseph Stillman Badger . In 1922, along with the rest of Brisbane's tram system, the line was taken over by the government (see Transport for Brisbane .) The tram line closed in December 1962, after
4662-488: Was approved by Assistant Bishop Ron Williams . Toowong State High School opened on 29 January 1963. It was on the site of the house Easton Gray , once owned by Sir Arthur Hunter Palmer , Premier of Queensland and subsequently the residence of his brother-in-law Hugh Mosman (who discovered gold at Charters Towers ). The site was purchased by the Queensland Government in 1944 for the construction of
4736-427: Was built 1961 on Coronation Drive opposite the Toowong pool, and was formerly the district library for the western suburbs. The library was also designed by Brisbane City Chief Architect James Birrell , and is one of the few remaining examples of his work. The library is now used as commercial premises. The building comprises a two-storey library surrounded by trees and landscaped terraces, with cavity brick lower floor,
4810-469: Was called the "Fairholme Estate". It was reported in The Telegraph that 28 allotments were sold at the auction. The Morrow biscuit factory opened in December 1913 on the north-east corner of Coronation Drive and Boomerang Street ( 27°28′05″S 153°00′41″E / 27.4680°S 153.0115°E / -27.4680; 153.0115 ( Arnott's biscuit factory (site) ) ). In 1949
4884-490: Was called the "Payne Estate" and was subdivisions 4 to 7 and 10 to 22 and 27 to 29 in the parish of Enoggera. The allotments were situated on Park Road, Milton near the Brisbane River and near Milton Railway Station. It was reported in The Brisbane Courier that 15 of the 20 allotments were sold at the auction. In 1913, 32 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by Cameron Bros. on Saturday, 10 May 1913. This area
4958-466: Was called the Dunmore Estate and is now mostly in Toowong as well as partly in Milton. On the real estate map for Dunmore Estate, Cribb's Paddock, Milton is a black and white photo titled "Panoramic view of the river looking towards town". In 1899 it was advertised in the Brisbane Courier for contractors for the Dunmore Estate, Cribb's Paddock, Milton to make an access road through the lagoon and
5032-485: Was completed in 2003 and rechristened Suncorp Stadium after its major corporate sponsor. Older fans still refer to the ground as Lang Park as do some media personalities much to the chagrin of the Suncorp sponsor. Radio humorists and State of Origin match callers, Roy and HG, were reprimanded for referring to the new stadium as Lang Park and from then on referred to the site as "the place formerly called Lang Park".Officially
5106-416: Was constructed on Coronation Drive on the northern side of Booth Street. Despite public outcry, the Brisbane City Council sold the pool complex to fund the redevelopment of Toowong Library (which was also controversial) blaming declining patronage of the pool. The Toowong Swimming Pool was demolished on 21 March 2001. An office block now occupies the site. Stuartholme School was established in March 1920 by
5180-505: Was demolished to make way for the redevelopment of Lang Park as a stadium. Hubbard's School (also known as Hubbards Academy) opened in 1952 as an after-school tutoring institution. From 1953, it accepted students on a full-time basis. Milton Bowl opened in 1962. It was a ten-pin bowling alley located at the Rosalie end of the suburb. It closed on 17 March 2008, after 45 years. In January 2011, Milton experienced flooding as part of
5254-553: Was derived from an Aboriginal word describing a bird. On Sunday 29 October 1865, the Anglican Church of St Thomas the Apostle opened on Lot 13 in Curlew Street, donated by Richard Langler Drew ( 27°29′23″S 152°59′19″E / 27.48986°S 152.98869°E / -27.48986; 152.98869 ( St Thomas' Anglican Church (former) ) ). Toowong Mixed School opened on 10 October 1870. In 1879, it
5328-427: Was renamed Indooroopilly State School. In 1888, it was renamed Indooroopilly Pocket State School. In 1905, it was renamed Ironside State School . It is within the present-day boundaries of the neighbouring suburb of St Lucia . Toowong started developing with the arrival of the Ipswich railway line in 1875. It was originally suburb of detached villas and large yards owned by an elite upper-middle class that worked in
5402-560: Was shifted to Toowong in 1979. The workshops were then demolished and the site used as a successful "Park and Ride" car park, where commuters could park their cars at the edge of the CBD and continue their journey by bus. However, in the late 1980s, a change in City Council policy saw the site sold for office development. The Brisbane City Council's trolley-bus depot and garage was located between Chippendall and Castlemaine Streets and operated between 1951 and 1969. The building remained until it
5476-648: Was sold in 2002, and the complex demolished. In 2014, the site was redeveloped by the Brisbane City Council as Frew Park, a combined park and tennis centre. Frew Park was opened on 29 November 2014, and it is named after Robert Frew. Frew Park is made up of Roy Emerson Tennis Courts, Wendy Turnbull Green, and the Fay Muller Rebound Wall. It is a key part of the Brisbane Tennis Trail. Brisbane hairdresser Stefan Ackerie had rescued his 7-metre (23 ft) tennis racquet icon (based on
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