StateLibQld 1 104956 Chocolate Wheel at the Ambulance stall, Exhibitio...
Chocolate Wheel at the Ambulance stall, Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 1938 Ambulance Service Chocolate Wheel draws a large crowd at the Ekka on 29 April 1938.
StateLibQld 2 128363 Dried fruit window display in Brisbane, ca. 1938
Dried fruit window display in Brisbane, ca. 1938
StateLibQld 1 108548 New jockey stand at the Doomben racetrack, Brisba...
New jockey stand at the Doomben racetrack, Brisbane, 1938
StateLibQld 1 108092 Dodgem cars at the RNA showground, Brisbane, 1938
Dodgem cars at the RNA showground, Brisbane, 1938 The Ekka as it is affectionately referred to by Queenslanders, is one of the three largest agricultural shows in Australia. The Show is staged by the Royal Nati... More
StateLibQld 2 199811 Sandgate's oldest house on Flinders Parade, 1938
Sandgate's oldest house on Flinders Parade, 1938. The home originally belonged to Rev. B. G. Wilson and was once on a large allotment of land including 11 acres of swamp. (Information taken from: The Queensland... More
StateLibQld 1 124911 Miss Margaret Adams getting ready in her dressing...
Miss Margaret Adams getting ready in her dressing room, Brisbane, 1938 'Miss Margaret Adams, leading lady of 'Balalaika', in her dressing room'.
StateLibQld 1 74479 M. J. Kirwan and the Dept. of Agriculture Library ...
M. J. Kirwan and the Dept. of Agriculture Library Staff, 1938
StateLibQld 1 125207 Joan Monument modelling a floral sundress, 1938
Joan Monument modelling a floral sundress, 1938 Joan Monument dressed in a barebacked, floral sundress, posing in front of a rack of dresses.
State Lib Qld 2 294843 Snake and koala riding a dog at Lone Pine Koala...
Snake and koala riding a dog at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane, 1938
StateLibQld 1 295027 Betty, an eighteen footer, sailing on the Brisban...
Betty, an eighteen footer, sailing on the Brisbane River, 1938
StateLibQld 2 208301 Officers of the Dutch East Indies Army taking a b...
Officers of the Dutch East Indies Army taking a break in Brisbane, 1938
StateLibQld 1 127527 Modelling swimwear in Brisbane, 1938
Modelling swimwear in Brisbane, 1938 Coral Loseby and Bridie Ross model contemporary and historical swimwear. Coral wears a modern bra-and-skirt beach suit and Bridie wears a nautical old-time jumper and bloome... More
StateLibQld 2 195399 Richard Tauber, Brisbane, 1938
Richard Tauber, Brisbane, 1938 Richard Tauber (second from right) during his visit to Brisbane in 1938. (Description supplied with photograph).
StateLibQld 1 104856 Men posing next to a Labor Day float, Brisbane, 1...
Men posing next to a Labor Day float, Brisbane, 1938 Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
StateLibQld 1 127575 Stepping out for a Spring fashion parade, 1938 cr...
Stepping out for a Spring fashion parade, 1938 Caption on photo: Getting ready for Spring: Shirley Callinan and Joan Hansford (two girls on far right) in Player's Section. The five models wear an assortment of... More
StateLibQld 1 256032 Brisbane from the air, ca. 1938
Brisbane from the air, ca. 1938 Panoramic aerial photograph of the City of Brisbane, with Brisbane River in the foreground.
StateLibQld 1 111268 Montoro (ship)
4,088 GRT passenger steamship Montoro in dry dock at Brisbane, 1938. (From description supplied with photograph). The Clyde Shipbuilding Company of Port Glasgow built her in 1911 for Burns, Philp & Co, who regi... More
StateLibQld 1 196051 Arrival of 14,169 drums of Trinidad bitumen, at B...
Arrival of 14,169 drums of Trinidad bitumen at Brisbane aboard Bank Line's 5,151 GRT Inverbank-class cargo ship Larchbank in 1938. Larchbank was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the Indian Ocean in September 1943.
StateLibQld 2 195395 Richard Tauber, Brisbane, 1938
Richard Tauber, Brisbane, 1938 Richard Tauber, at left, during his visit to Brisbane in 1938. (Description supplied with photograph).
StateLibQld 1 114844 South Brisbane wharves, Brisbane, ca. 1938
South Brisbane wharves, Brisbane, ca. 1938. View of the wharves, including Stanley wharf, at South Brisbane. Some ships are docked at the wharves. The houses and buildings of South Brisbane and Highgate Hill ca... More
StateLibQld 1 124835 Five women at the races, Brisbane, 1938
Five women at the races, Brisbane, 1938 Group of women at the races, all wearing hats, gloves and stylish dresses. They are Ms Cosmet?, Ms Chaplain, Ms Goffrey, Ms Connor and Ms Betty Johnson. (Description supp... More
StateLibQld 1 166499 Two boats moored on the Brisbane River, 1938
Two boats moored on the Brisbane River, 1938 Acme and Alert moored at Blee and Duffield pontoon at North Quay on the South Brisbane Reach of the Brisbane River.
StateLibQld 1 174783 Doomba (ship)
SS Doomba berthed on the Brisbane River on 13 March 1938 (Description supplied with photograph)
StateLibQld 1 126539 Mr H. M. Russell on Election Day, 1938
Mr H. M. Russell on Election Day, 1938 Mr H. M. Russell, Leader of the United Australia Party and candidate for Hamilton, chats outside the polling booth at Paddington with a lady voter. (Description supplied w... More
StateLibQld 1 206925 Woman posing for a studio portrait, ca. 1938
Woman posing for a studio portrait, ca. 1938 Woman poses for a portrait, wearing a dress which has a pintucked fabric bodice and sleeves, a pleated skirt, and is secured at the waist with a large belt buckle. P... More
StateLibQld 1 125755 Nurses voting at the Queensland State Election, B...
Nurses voting at the Queensland State Election, Brisbane, 1938 Nurses from the Royal Brisbane Hospital take time out to vote.
StateLibQld 1 108152 Civic reception for English composer, Sir Granvil...
Civic reception for English composer Sir Granville Bantock, at Brisbane City Hall.
StateLibQld 1 126403 Reception for the Master Bakers' Federal Conventi...
Reception for the Master Bakers' Federal Convention at the Botanic Gardens Kiosk, Brisbane, 1938 Caption on photo: Mesdames J. Cameron, R. Paine (wife of the Federal president), Mrs. P.J. Maher, Miss J. Torranc... More
StateLibQld 1 127739 Crowds outside Supreme Court, Brisbane, waiting f...
Crowds outside Supreme Court, Brisbane, waiting for decision on election appeal, 1938 For related story, 'Election decision reserved: Hanlon's appeal over Ithaca', see the Truth, 4 December 1938, p. 16.
StateLibQld 1 128199 Workmen preparing the Rosalie School of Arts for ...
Workmen preparing the Rosalie School of Arts for an Elections Tribunal, 1938 Caption on photo: There hasn't been an Elections Tribunal constituted in Queensland for over 20 years. Tomorrow, Mr. Justice E.A. Dou... More
StateLibQld 2 203047 Interior view of Christie's Cafe after remodellin...
Interior view of Christie's Cafe after remodelling, Brisbane, 1938 The photograph shows the Ronisch Grand Piano. (Description supplied with photograph.).
State Lib Qld 1 104580 Rubbish dump at Milton, Brisbane, 1938
Rubbish dump at Milton, Brisbane, 1938 Lang Park built on the site of a rubbish dump at Milton, Brisbane on 20 May, 1938. A number of timber residences face onto the development. Lang Park was later known as Su... More
StateLibQld 1 126727 Children playing with a puppy at the Exhibition, ...
Children playing with a puppy at the Exhibition, 1938 Sideshow children playing with a puppy outside some tents at the Exhibition.
StateLibQld 1 127523 Miss L. Grieve attending a production of the musi...
Miss L. Grieve attending a production of the musical 'No, No, Nanette' in Brisbane, 1938. Miss Grieve wears a long formal evening dress.
StateLibQld 2 151951 Kingshome, home for returned soldiers and sailors...
Kingshome, home for returned soldiers and sailors, Taringa, Brisbane Residents tending the front gardens of Kingshome. The property had extensive grounds and was situated on Swann Road inTaringa.
StateLibQld 2 205636 Sister Flora Moodie
Sister Flora Moodie Sister Moodie handing the last baby to leave the Lady Bowen Hospital to an ambulance bearer. (Description supplied with photograph.).
StateLibQld 1 114340 Procession along Adelaide Street, Brisbane, ca. 1...
Procession along Adelaide Street, Brisbane, ca. 1938. Crowds throng along the pavement to watch the passing military parade down Adelaide Street.
StateLibQld 1 125887 Edna Mann and Edna Parkes at Doomben Races, Brisb...
Edna Mann and Edna Parkes at Doomben Races, Brisbane, 1938 Caption on photo: Edna Mann (left) was one of the girls at the races who decided that a 'hat in the hand was worth two in the bush' in yesterday's high... More
StateLibQld 1 127575 Stepping out for a Spring fashion parade, 1938
Stepping out for a Spring fashion parade, 1938 Caption on photo: Getting ready for Spring: Shirley Callinan and Joan Hansford (two girls on far right) in Player's Section. The five models wear an assortment of... More
StateLibQld 2 202807 St. Stephen's Cathedral in Brisbane, 1938
St. Stephen's Cathedral in Brisbane, 1938 The photograph was taken during a heavy rainstorm sometime in February or March 1938. (Description supplied with photograph).
StateLibQld 2 294359 Yacht Kewarra in Brisbane, 1938
Yacht Kewarra in Brisbane, 1938 Public domain photograph of sailboat, sailing, sail, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 1 105028 Joyful News Mission at Fortitude Valley in about ...
Joyful News Mission at Fortitude Valley in about 1938
StateLibQld 1 106652 J. W. Roche addressing the unemployed
J. W. Roche addressing the unemployed
StateLibQld 1 107368 Procession float travels through Brisbane on St. ...
Procession float travels through Brisbane on St. Patrick's Day, 1938 Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 1 291975 Victor being sailed on the Brisbane River, 1938
Victor being sailed on the Brisbane River, 1938. Victor was the 18ft Australian Champion in 1938-1939. This boat was skippered by Vic Lucas. He also won Australian Champion in differing skiffs named Victor. (De... More
StateLibQld 2 94876 Advertisement for Brisbane jeweller E. H. Staines,...
Advertisement for Brisbane jeweller E. H. Staines, 1938. The advertisement features a portrait of E. H. Staines, a photograph of a ring and a photograph of Mr Staines mining at Dayboro. The name of his jeweller... More
Car crashed on Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Dec 1938
A sedan car which crashed into a hole dug to make repairs to a water main in Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, Brisbane. The driver escaped serious injury.
State Lib Qld 1 125899 Two smartly attired gentlemen stepping out in B...
Two smartly attired gentlemen stepping out in Brisbane, 1938 On the left of the picture is Neal Macrossan, who became Chief Justice of Queensland in April, 1946. Born April 27th, 1889 in Brisbane and educated a... More
StateLibQld 1 112508 Members of the Brisbane Motorcycle Fishing Club, ...
Members of the Brisbane Motorcycle Fishing Club, Adelaide Street, Brisbane, 1938 Members of the Brisbane Motorcycle Fishing Club are lined up on their bikes outside the British Motorcycle Company shop at 247 Ad... More
StateLibQld 1 125807 Kath Casey, Joan Greensill and Kath Bleakley at t...
Kath Casey, Joan Greensill and Kath Bleakley at the races, Brisbane, 1938 Caption: Kath Casey, Joan Greensill and Kath Bleakley were three smart younger setters who backed the favourite in the Guineas and collected.
StateLibQld 1 126251 Children inside the Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane, 1...
Children inside the Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane, 1938 This image depicts a a large group of children seated in the stalls of the Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane.
StateLibQld 1 389833 Bell tower of St. Andrew's Church of England, Lut...
Bell tower of St. Andrew's Church of England, Lutwyche, Brisbane, 1938. St Andrew’s Lutwyche is one of the few Churches in Brisbane to house thirteen bells. The peel of bells was dedicated on 20 November 1927. ... More
StateLibQld 2 195079 Strapper preparing a horse for a race, Brisbane, ...
Strapper preparing a horse for a race, Brisbane, 1938 Public domain photograph related to Queensland, Australia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 1 115520 de Havilland DH.84 Dragon acquired by Aircrafts P...
de Havilland DH.84 Dragon acquired by Aircraft Pty. Ltd. in Brisbane, 1938
StateLibQld 1 126255 Children at Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane, 1938
Children at Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane, 1938 Party of children from Paddington outside the Cremorne Theatre in Brisbane (Description supplied with photograph).
StateLibQld 1 294239 Racing sixteen foot skiffs on the Brisbane River,...
Racing sixteen foot skiffs on the Brisbane River, 1938.
StateLibQld 2 152491 Royal Women's Hospital in Brisbane at the time of...
Royal Women's Hospital in Brisbane at the time of its opening, 1938 Two-storey kitchen block in the foreground.
StateLibQld 1 106916 Children enjoying an aeroplane ride at the Exhibi...
Children enjoying an aeroplane ride at the Exhibition, Brisbane, 1938
StateLibQld 1 126027 Horses at the Windsor Handicap^ at Ascot, Brisban...
Horses at the Windsor Handicap? at Ascot, Brisbane, 1938 Horses lined up near the grandstand at Ascot, possibly for the Windsor Handicap.
StateLibQld 1 127907 Voting at the Queensland State Election of 1938
Voting at the Queensland State Election of 1938 Caption on photo: An elector secures his roll number at the City Hall.
StateLibQld 1 128751 Brenda Maguire and friend at the races, Brisbane,...
Brenda Maguire and friend at the races, Brisbane, 1938 Two women (including race personality Brenda Maguire) at the races in 1938. Both women are wearing hats and carrying form guides.
StateLibQld 1 134582 Empire flying boat 'Cooee', operated by QANTAS, c...
Empire flying boat 'Cooee', operated by QANTAS, circling over Brisbane, 1938 Sort S23 Empire Flying Boat VH-ABF. Registered 20 May 1938, deregistered 11 August 1942. 'Cooee' first landed in Brisbane on 5 July 1... More
StateLibQld 2 190251 Draughthorse with his trainer in the park, Brisba...
Draughthorse with his trainer in the park, Brisbane, 1938
StateLibQld 2 202223 Christie's Cafe sign after remodelling, 1938
Christie's Cafe sign after remodelling, 1938.
StateLibQld 1 104560 Rugby Union match between Queensland and New Sout...
Rugby union match between Queensland and New South Wales, April 1938 The referee is blowing his whistle as a try is scored.
StateLibQld 1 107544 Two girls participating in a game of baseball, Br...
Two girls participating in a game of baseball, Brisbane, 1938 Public domain scan of the vintage baseball memorabilia, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 1 125759 Nurses voting on Election Day, Brisbane, 1938
Nurses voting on Election Day, Brisbane, 1938. Two nurses voting at an outdoor polling station on election day. The Queensland state elections were held on 12 April 1938. The buildings in the background appear ... More
StateLibQld 1 129542 Irene Smith, Dulcie Pim and Elsie Smith at Ascot ...
Irene Smith, Dulcie Pim and Elsie Smith at Ascot Races, Brisbane, 1938 Caption on photo: Irene Smith, Dulcie Pim and Elsie Smith chose large hats in spite of a head wind at Ascot.
StateLibQld 1 242296 Sand garden at the beach, ca. 1938
Sand garden at the beach, ca. 1938.
StateLibQld 2 104416 Plume petrol tanker using a Reo truck chassis
Plume petrol tanker using a Reo truck chassis fitted with a special streamlined body, 1938 Reo truck with a tank capacity of 1075 Imperial gallons. The tyres were 7.50 x 20 therefore it was a chassis of nominal... More
StateLibQld 2 150819 Opening ceremony for Brisbane's Royal Women's Hos...
Opening ceremony for Brisbane's Royal Women's Hospitals Opening of the Royal Women's Hospital, 13 March 1938, Hon. E. M. Hanlon, Minister for Health and Home Affairs, addressing the assembly. Hon. Forgan Smith,... More
StateLibQld 1 100504, Queensland, Australia
Drums of Trinidad bitumen that were brought to Brisbane on the cargo ship Larchbank in 1938. Caption under photograph reads: "Some of the 14,169 drums of Trinidad bitumen which arrived at Brisbane in the Larchb... More
StateLibQld 1 104992 Two ladies strolling across the lawn, one of them...
Two ladies strolling across the lawn, one of them being Mrs Owen Maidment, Brisbane, 1938
StateLibQld 1 108216 Mobile crane at Brisbane's Mercantile Wharf, 1938
Mobile crane at Brisbane's Mercantile Wharf, 1938. 3½ ton mobile crane at Brisbane's Mercantile Wharf, 29 October 1938.
StateLibQld 1 121216 View of George Street from Queens Park, Brisbane,...
View of George Street from Queens Park, Brisbane, 1938 View of buildings on the north face of George Street between Elizabeth and Charlotte Streets, through Queens Park. (Description supplied with photograph.).... More
StateLibQld 1 294351 Yacht Kewarra sailing in Brisbane, 1938
Yacht Kewarra sailing in Brisbane, 1938. Public domain photograph of sailboat, sailing, sail, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 2 103902 Rendered drawing of the St. James Theatre in Bris...
Rendered drawing of the St. James Theatre in Brisbane, 1938 Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 2 106556 Showrooms of Champion Automobiles, 1938
Showrooms of Champion Automobiles, 1938 Public domain photograph of shopping center, department store building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 2 110208 Traffic moving outbound along Sandgate Road at Bo...
Traffic moving outbound along Sandgate Road at Boondall, Brisbane, 1938
State Lib Qld 1 121172 Funeral procession in Barry Parade, Fortitude V...
Funeral procession in Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 1938 Procession of tramwaymen which preceded the funeral of the late Mr K.D. McBain, a tram conductor, and his daughter, who were victims of the A... More
State Lib Qld 1 125551 Wedding reception at the Bellevue Hotel, Brisba...
Wedding reception at the Bellevue Hotel, Brisbane, 1938 Caption on photo: Mrs. John McCormack, who was the well-known younger setter, Margaret Dunlea, at her wedding reception at the Bellevue Hotel after her we... More
StateLibQld 1 105104 Brisbane tram, 1938
Brisbane tram, 1938. Public domain photograph of a tram car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 1 105820 Kingshome Soldiers Home, Taringa, 1938
Kingshome Soldiers Home, Taringa, 1938 Kingshome Soldiers Home, accomodation for 64 ex-servicemen, was the result of a call after World War One for a veteran's hostel. The house on Swann Road, Taringa was donat... More
StateLibQld 1 126091 Women golfers add up their score cards, 1938
Women golfers add up their score cards, 1938 Golfers Miss H.Taylor and Mrs Fogarty, both wearing golfing attire, concentrate on their score cards.
StateLibQld 1 126447 Election day, Brisbane City Hall, 1938
Election day, Brisbane City Hall, 1938 Crowds gathered in front of City Hall to vote in the 1938 elections.
StateLibQld 1 295031 Betty II sailing on the Brisbane River, 1938
Betty II sailing on the Brisbane River, 1938. Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 2 197487 Hill End Methodist Church in Brisbane, 1938
Hill End Methodist Church in Brisbane, 1938 Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 1 104660 Sideshow tents at the Exhibition, Brisbane, Augus...
Sideshow tents at the Exhibition, Brisbane, August 1938
StateLibQld 1 128751 Brenda Maguire and friend at the races, Brisbane,...
Brenda Maguire and friend at the races, Brisbane, 1938 Two women (including race personality Brenda Maguire) at the races in 1938. Both women are wearing hats and carrying form guides.
StateLibQld 1 296211 Sailing boat Daphne on the Brisbane River, ca. 19...
Sailing boat Daphne on the Brisbane River, ca. 1938. Public domain photograph of sailboat, sailing, sail, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
StateLibQld 2 107004 Alderman R. A. Powell
Alderman R. A. Powell (Protestant Labour) winner of the Baroona civic by-election, entering the City Council Chamber to attend his first meeting. (Information taken from : Courier Mail, 23 November 1938 ). R. A... More
StateLibQld 2 177795 Civic reception in Brisbane for English composer,...
Civic reception in Brisbane for English composer, Sir Granville Bantock, 1938. At the Brisbane City Hall on Friday, 2 December, 1938.
Empire flying boat 'Cooee', operated by QANTAS, circling over Brisbane...
Creator: Unidentified. Location: Brisbane, Queensland. Description: Sort S23 Empire Flying Boat VH-ABF. Registered 20 May 1938, deregistered 11 August 1942. 'Cooee' first landed in Brisbane on 5 July 1938 on... More
Members of the Brisbane Motorcycle Fishing Club, Adelaide Street, Bris...
Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland Description: Members of the Brisbane Motorcycle Fishing Club are lined up on their bikes outside the British Motorcycle Company shop at 247 Adelaide Street... More
Twelve drummers drumming (many, many drums) (11503044905)
Title: Drums of Trinidad bitumen which were brought to Brisbane on the ship Larchbank, 1938 Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland Description: Caption under photograph reads: 'Some of the 14,16... More