Air Raid Shelters down Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, 1942

Air Raid Shelters down Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, 1942

Air Raid Shelters down Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, 1942

During WWII numerous Air Raid Shelters were built in Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, Queensland. A large water pipe was also installed in the street to fight fires during and after any possible Japanese air raid. It was supplied with water from the Brisbane River. Large pumps and motors were installed on the banks of the Brisbane River to pump the water through the large pipes.

See also

• Air Raid Shelter in City for 11,670: Council Plans
  Brisbane Courier - 3 January 1942
• Air Raid Shelters on Ann Street, Brisbane, 1942
  

Source: State Library of Queensland / Reference: Oz at War