Can You Help?
There Coopers Plains Local History Group (CPLHG) has a large archive of photographs, letters, and other documents. From time to time, we need the help of members of the local community to be able to provide information about certain items in the archive. Perhaps you know the item's history or recognise places or people depicted in a photograph or a document. Please let us know, by contacting CPLHG member, Dr Neville Buch, at nbuch@gmail.com.au
The current items where we need further information are tabled below:
Children's Parade on Orange Grove Road, No 1
One of two photographs taken c. 1970s, looking down Orange Grove Road towards the shops. The unknown photographer is standing on the footpath outside of 77 Orange Grove Road. In this photograph the Mt Gravatt East State School Band is leading the parade. The next group in the parade appears to be a reunion class. Questions: What was the occasion and in what year or date? Who was the photographer?
Children's Parade on Orange Grove Road, No 2.
One of two photographs taken c. 1970s, looking down Orange Grove Road towards the shops. The unknown photographer is standing on the footpath outside of 77 Orange Grove Road. In this photograph an unidentified kids clube is the foreground of the parade, and is followed by boy scouts and possibly girl guides. Questions: What was the occasion and in what year or date? Who was the photographer?
Salisbury Store, c.1900?
This photograph of the Salisbury Store, assumingly early in the twentieth century, was donated by Ted Humphrey of Salisbury. It was originally held in the possession of his late wife. In this photograph stands a recently constructed simple timber-constructed store in Salisbury. It is thought to be located on Beaudesert Road in the area where the intersection of Lillian Avenue would appear. The store has two sections, four front windows, and two doorways close to the dirt road. Two women, three men, and two boy pose for the photograph. One boy is mounted on tray with a horse on the left. On the right is a large commercial carriage owned by "D. Jenkins. Confectioner" with the other boy leaning out. What is known about the "Salisbury Store"? Where was its location? Who were the people in the photograph? In what year or date was the photograph taken? Who was the photographer?
Coopers Plains Methodist Church, c. 1950.
The Coopers Plains Methodist Church was built on the corner of Orange Grove Road and Rookwood Avenue in 1952, and was open in early 1953. The church group of women and children in the photograph was probably taken between 1953 and 1961. Who were the people in the photograph? In what year or date was the photograph taken? Who was the photographer?
Coopers Plains Services Honour Roll 1939-1945
The honour board was created in the late 1940s and originally was held in the RSL Hall in Rookwood Avenue. Any information on names that appear (double-click to look at full size image) and on the creation of the board would be much appreciated.
