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The State Border marker

The State Border marker

The Centenary of Federation State Border marker was designed to symbolise a doorway between the two states. Read this story
The Focus Apartment Building

The Focus Apartment Building

The beach front circular tower was the first building to exceed thirty storeys on the Gold Coast. Read this story
Australia Fair Shopping Centre

Australia Fair Shopping Centre

A large display of sculptures and antiques throughout the centre featured water fountains, furniture, and Roman gods and goddesses Read this story
The De Luxe Theatre

The De Luxe Theatre

Patrons were alerted to the commencement of the theatre programs by the shriek of a steam whistle. Read this story
Bilinga

Bilinga

In the 1930s it was considered necessary to build an emergency landing strip south of Brisbane. Read this story
Biggera Waters

Biggera Waters

In 1939, R. G. Oates invested in land backing onto Biggera Creek. Read this story
Arundel

Arundel

As the suburb grew, so did the facilities created to support it. Read this story
Meyer's Ferry

Meyer's Ferry

Meyer’s Ferry continued transporting cars and people across the river until 1928. Read this story
Burleigh Drive-In Theatre

Burleigh Drive-In Theatre

The first movie to be screened was The Million Pound Note starring Gregory Peck. Read this story
The Hi Ho Motel

The Hi Ho Motel

The first Hi Ho Motel operated for almost 15 years until it was demolished. Read this story
Guy William Hunt

Guy William Hunt

His home in Garden Street contained a darkroom for developing negatives as well as a dispensary where he could continue his studies in chemistry. Read this story
Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park

Popular attractions included the octopus ride, horse-o-planes and merry-go-round. Read this story
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