Images From Sunday Truth

Member for the Legislative Assembly, J. F. Barnes, 1941. Public domain photograph of politician, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Runners in a relay race, Brisbane, 1939 Val Weaver and Vera Askew passing the baton in a relay race, 1939. (Information supplied with photograph).

Angela Casey, Enid Maxted, Albi Maxted and Mrs Maxted at Doomben Races, Brisbane, 20 May 1933 George Maxted owned Yeddo, a Japanese style house, at New Farm. Yeddo was brought piece by piece from Japan and was More

Rubbish dumps on the the grounds of Government House, Bardon, 1952

Patients being taken from a hospital ship, Brisbane, 1942

Members of the Women's Auxiliary Transport Service receiving training, Brisbane, 1940 Members of the Women's Auxiliary Transport Service receiving instruction in the maintenance of a motor car engine from Mr. G More

Christmas party for incapacitated soldiers, 1939.

Edward Douglas, 1939 Public domain photograph related to Queensland, Australia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

State Library of Queensland caption : Justice Hugh Macrossan being sworn in, Brisbane, 1940. Comment : this actually shows Neal Macrossan, at left.

Presentation of the Tattersall's Cup at Ascot Racecourse, Brisbane, 1933 The presentation of the Tattersall's Cup by W. J. Healy at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 19th August 1933. Included in the group are commi More

ALP Labor Day float, Brisbane, 1940. The float belongs to the Kurilpa branch of the ALP.

Brisbane Ladies' Coronation Brass and Reed Band outside the gates of Toowong Cemetery, 1940 Ladies in uniform, wearing caps and carrying musical instruments. They are displaying their identification banner, whi More

Funeral procession for well respected judge, Hugh Macrossan, Brisbane, 1940. Funeral procession consists of all black cars, with an open utility carrying the flower decked coffin. Spectators line both sides of More

Mrs A. Hughes and Mrs J. F. McGill at the Ascot races, Brisbane, 9 December 1933

Jack Grinstead serving at a tennis match played at the Milton grounds. (Description supplied with photograph).

Canberra (ship). The H.M.A.S. Canberra coming up the Brisbane River in 1933.

Mr. D. W. H. Kenyon, Joan Charters and June Shepherd at the Doomben Races, Brisbane, 1940 Caption: 'Trio who chatted together on the lawn yesterday afternoon at Doomben (left to right): Mr. D. W. H. Kenyon of t More

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

Grace Riordan makes an attractive beach study, 1938 Miss Riordan wears a swimsuit, wide-brimmed sombrero style hat and strappy sandals.

Somerset Dam during construction, 1949 Somerset Dam was constructed between 1935 and 1959, with work being suspended during World War II. Concrete work was completed in 1953 and all construction was completed i More

Flood scene at James Street, Breakfast Creek in 1928. Floodwaters surround John Kinross & Co., Wholesale Furniture Manufacturers at Breakfast Creek in 1928.

Sailing scene, 1937. Public domain photograph of sail regatta, sailboat competition, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yachting scene possibly on the Brisbane River, 1937 Public domain photograph of a ship harbor, sailing boats, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crew of the sailing boat Kewarra, 1936. Public domain photograph of sail regatta, sailboat competition, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

RAAF march, Brisbane, November 1941. Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Member for the Legislative Assembly J. F. Barnes, 1941. Public domain photograph related to Queensland, Australia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Thomas Bolger of the Public Service Union.

Augustus Cecil Elphinstone, 1936. Born 13 September 1874 in London. Son of Henry Walker Elphinstone and Harriet Ann (nee Eldred). Married Louisa Dinah Lloyd on 5 October 1897. They had five children. Farmer, bu More

Edward Joseph Hanson, Member for the Legislative Assembly, Brisbane, May 1940.

Politician Edward Joseph Hanson MLA, Brisbane, May 1940.

H. J. Harvey of the Trades and Labour Council, 1938

Henry James Harvey of the Trades and Labour Council, 1938 Born 19 November 1901, in South Brisbane. Trade Unionist. Died on 7 June 1966 at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. (Description supplied with photograph.).

Justice Neal Macrossan Senior Puisne Judge Chairman of the Medical Assessment Tribunal Brisbane 1940

Air Raid Warden testing new equipment in Brisbane, October 1942. Description: See Courier Mail, 22 January 1942, p. 3. Wardens want helmets.

Australian Rules Football match at Perry Park in April 1938 Taringa v. Kedron. (Description supplied with photograph.).

Boat loaded with children enjoying a Christmas party, December 1943. Boat is pictured on the South Brisbane Reach of the Brisbane River. A large ship is in the background.

Rubbish dumped on the grounds of Government House, Bardon, 1952

Queen Elizabeth II waves to well-wishers as she boards an aeroplane during her visit in March 1954 Prince Philip is standing behind his wife, waiting to board the aeroplane.

Palabon coming back to scale at Albion Park, 1944. Palabon won the Sixth Division Handicap over 7 furlongs. He was ridden by Ted Fordyce. He is walking back to the winner's enclosure after the race.

Passengers arriving at Charleville, Queensland, 1937 Mrs. J. W. Thornly alighting from the plane at Charleville. She was travelling as a passenger on the mail plane. Mrs. Thornly is wearing a dust coat and a lo More

Easts played Souths at this football match in July 1938

Crowds greet British aviator Amy Johnson on her arrival in Brisbane on 29 May 1930

Lady Bowen Hospital in Brisbane, 1934.

May Hardcastle in action on the tennis court, August 1939 Public domain photograph related to Australian athletes, sport, athletics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

HMAS Canberra on the Brisbane River, August 1933. HMAS Canberra arrived in Brisbane from Melbourne and Sydney. The ship was open to viewing by the public during the Exhibition Week in Brisbane. The Canberra was More

Canberra (ship) 'Slim grey simbol [sic] of Australian might, H.M.A.S. Canberra swings gracefully to wharf, where she will be on view during Exhibition week' (Information taken from: Sunday Truth, 6 August 1933) More

Sir Leslie Orme Wilson playing golf, 1932 Sir Leslie Wilson, Queensland's sporting Governor, who likes nothing better than propelling the pill on the links. Taken at the Royal Queensland Golf Club. See also 'Ke More

Air Transport Command formation marching through the city streets, Brisbane, July 1943

At a car accident, Newstead, 1952. Onlookers gather around a car accident in Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead. The car skidded. (Description supplied with photograph.)

Baggage being unloaded from the ship Montoro, Brisbane, 6 March 1936. Baggage being unloaded from the ship Montoro when in dock, 6 March 1936. (Description supplied with photograph).

Bookmaker M. Daly and assistant Ray Duncan at the races, Brisbane, 18 April 1942

Gympie Baptist Church in July 1933. Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Presenting flowers to The Queen outside Brisbane City Hall in March 1954 A young girl curtsies as she presents a bouquet to Queen Elizabeth II.

Pauline Tristram, Audrey Forth and Nan Higgins at Ascot Races, Brisbane, November 1933 Audrey Forth was with her cousin Pauline Tristram. Audrey in a smart innovation, striped crepe de chine and a bag to match. More

Young royal watchers waiting to see Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh, 1954

Esma Quinn and Gwen Johnson at the Doomben races, Brisbane, 29 July 1933 Miss Esma Quinn and Miss Gwen Johnson seemed to be in the throes of a punting problem when 'Truth's' cameraman made this snap at Doomben More

Esma Quinn and Gwen Johnson at the Doomben races, Brisbane, 29 July 1933 Miss Esma Quinn and Miss Gwen Johnson seemed to be in the throes of a punting problem when 'Truth's' cameraman made this snap at Doomben More

The Lodge , Parliament House, Brisbane, 1933 Building called 'The Lodge' which was used to accommodate country members of Parliament when they came to the city. Members paid a fee to stay in the lodge, just as More

Vuna coming back to scale after winning at Albion Park, Brisbane, 1945. Vuna is ridden by Keith Birrer. His trainer was Jack Brown and he won the Third Division at Albion Park over 7 furlongs.

Vuna is first past the post at Albion Park, Brisbane, 1945. Vuna was the winner of the Third Division over 7 furlongs. The horse was ridden by Keith Birrer. Second was Idle Green and third was Maclaus. (Descrip More

Street scene at Camp Hill about 1930 Public domain photograph of electric wires, power line, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sir James William Blair, Australian judge. Public domain photograph - male portrait, the 1900s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Inside the totalisator at Ascot racetrack, February 1939 Very active scene of the room filled with men working at the Tote windows. All the windows have bars and above the windows are shelves filled with stacks of money.

Rugby union match between Queensland and New South Wales, April 1938 The referee is blowing his whistle as a try is scored.

Sideshow tents at the Exhibition, Brisbane, August 1938

Small children peer out from between the soldiers while waiting for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to pass, March 1954

Display home made from asbestos cement sheeting at Brisbane Showgrounds, 1937 A worker, on a ladder, is working on signage to the bungalow which is built of 'Fibrolite', a product sold by James Hardie & Co., at More

Truth Building under construction in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 1937 The Truth Building under construction in Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 24 November 1937.

Home in FLint Street, Ipswich, 1933. This home was occupied by Mrs Beaumont at the time of this photograph.

Witnesses in a stabbing incident in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, on 9 October, 1942 American and Australian soldiers who were witnesses in a stabbing incident in Fortitude Valley. The men walk down the stairs ou More

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.

Two ladies strolling across the lawn, one of them being Mrs Owen Maidment, Brisbane, 1938

Aviator Amy Johnson with Sir John and Lady Goodwin at the Queensland Turf Club races, 1930 Caption: Johnnie, the moth turned butterfly, displays her charm and elegance at the Q.T.C. races yesterday. I'm Paintin More

Joyful News Mission at Fortitude Valley in about 1938

Avro Anson aeroplane, 1938. Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip boarding the Royal Aeroplane after their Queensland visit in March 1954

Prince Consort Hotel, Brisbane, 1936. Public domain photograph of shopping center, department store building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prince Philip meets the people during his tour in 1954

Past the post at Albion Park racetrack, Brisbane, September 1937

View of Newstead House from river bank and proposed Newstead Park wharves, 1935 The boatshed and slipway in Newstead Park where the wharves will be built. (Description supplied with photograph).

Junior discus champion Heather Peat, Brisbane, 1940 Public domain photograph related to Australian athletes, sport, athletics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three women studying the form guide at Ascot races, Brisbane, 2 December 1933 Barrister Tom McLoughlin's wife and a Melbourne friend Mrs. F. Siemons were deep in the throes of working out the winner of the next More

Trio of ladies studying the form at Ascot races, Brisbane, 1933. In a shady nook at Ascot yesterday afternoon were Misses V. and N. McCarthy and Miss D. Mackay. They look like winning smiles to us. (Description More

Military police presence in Queensland, 1943

H. Adams, Honorary Secretary of Corinthian Soccer Football Club, 27 May 1940.

Wooden workers cottage at Breakfast Creek in 1932 Similar photograph was published in the Truth on 16 October 1932, p13.

Springboks v. Australia, 1937 A Springbok passes the ball to his team mate. South Africa's national rugby union team, the Springboks, playing Australia while on their 1937 tour of New Zealand and Australia.

South Brisbane fish market wharf, 1934.

Hillman Minx Saloon arriving from Sydney on an Economy Trial, July 1937 Hillman Minx Saloon 1937. This was the smallest car of the Hillman range, 4 cylinder, produced in England by the Rootes Group. The car in More

Sir Leslie Orme Wilson at a dinner held at the Naval Depot Sir Leslie Orme Wilson at a Diggers Reunion dinner at the Naval Depot last night, 13 May 1939, Governor General Lord Gowrie, Mr C. M. Wren, the State G More

Sergeant Tueslay o the Queensland Water Police, September 1939 Public domain photograph related to Queensland, Australia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Unloading air freight from a plane, Queensland, 1936

Indooroopilly Toll Bridge, Brisbane, 1936 This suspension bridge spans the Brisbane River, connecting Indooroopilly to Chelmer. Walter Taylor was the driving force behind the contruction of the bridge, being pr More

Jetties along Breakfast Creek in 1942

Adrian Zana fishing in the rain at Breakfast Creek, 1952

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

Brisbane bookmaker Frank Morris setting up in the betting ring, February 1935 Frank Morris is on his stand and his assistant is setting up the umbrella in preparation for the day's betting at the races. Patrons More

Repairing broken windows at the American canteen, Brisbane, November 1942. The broken glass and damage was the result of what became known as the Battle of Brisbane between Australian and American servicemen an More

Runners in a relay race, Brisbane, 1939 Val Weaver and Vera Askew passing the baton in a relay race, 1939. (Information supplied with photograph).

Queen Elizabeth II passes through the streets of Brisbane, March 1954