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The Treasury was erected in three stages between 1886 and 1928. In 1883, a design competition for a two-storeyed building was won by Melbourne architects Grainger and D’Ebro. However this design was never used as the Queensland Colonial Architect, John James Clark, argued that the site warranted a four-storeyed complex built in stages.. Clark’s own neo-Italianate design, entered in the competition prior to his appointment, was used. Clarke is also known for his earlier work on the Old Treasury Building in Melbourne and other public works in Perth.

The first stage of the building to be completed was the William Street and part of the Queen St frontages and was built by the Phippard Brothers. When completed in September 1889, the new building was occupied by the Premier, Colonial Secretary, Registrar-General, Treasury, Mines, Works, Police and Auditor-General. The construction of stage two, which completed the Elizabeth

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The Queensland Club building was constructed between 1882-84. The club was established in December 1859 following the apparent success of the North Australian Club in Ipswich, and coinciding with the establishment of Queensland as a separate colony. Adopting the British tradition of private clubs for influential members of the community, it provided a recreational venue and accommodation for men of common interests and socio-economic backgrounds. Members were mainly pastoralists, politicians, and business and professional men.

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Andrew Petrie’s residence which stood at the spot where Queen and Wharf Streets now junctions. Of three seated on the verandah, one is Miss Petrie with the Union Jack to be hoisted in welcome to the first Governor George Bowen.

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Sunday Mail
Sunday 10 May 1931

The Brisbane Settlement
Early Buildings

Queen-street of 1835 bore little resemblance to the street of to-day. Starting from Petrie Bight, and following the well-beaten track, a fairly wide stream was reached. This stream flowed through what is now called Creek-street and wound its way into Adelaide-street. It was crossed by means of a punt at the corner of Queen-street and Creek-street. A few years later a bridge was erected at the same spot. The track on the other side of the creek led past a steep hill on which was built a penal factory for women convicts.

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A tale of a tram related mishap in The Courier Mail on Tuesday 26 Novermber 1935:

Tram Hits Bus
Women Suffer From Shock
Mishap in Valley

A tram bound for Clayfield struck the rear of a crowded bus bound for Cribb Island, in Wickham Street, Valley about 4 p.m. yesterday. Grazing along the side of the bus, the tram pushed it against a stationary motor car in front, forcing the car on to the footpath, while workmen and children in the bus screamed in alarm.

The bus had been stopped in Wickham Street, near Knapp Street, too pick up a parcel. It was moving off again, when the driver steered out from the kerb to clear the stationary motor car ahead. As he did so, he heard the clanging of a tram gong and a moment later the collision occurred.

Two young women passengers in the bus. Mrs. Annie Broadbent,

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