100 years old today - O'Connor's Paddock - Section 2 - Grange


Happy 100th Birthday - O'Connor's Paddock Estate in Grange!

Today, one hundred years ago, on Saturday 16th October 1920, the O'Connor's Paddock - Section 2 was available for sale on the ground.

1920 Grange - O'Connor's Paddock

1920 Grange - O'Connor's Paddock - Section 2

O'Connor's Paddock - Section 2, Grange includes the following streets:

  • Grange Road
  • Prince Street
  • Consort Street
  • Denis Street (now Dennis Street)
  • May Street (now Myrtle Street)
  • May Street (now Sellheim Street)
  • Evelyn Street
  • O'Connor Street (now Lanham Avenue)
  • Days Road
  • Sandeman Street (now Raymont Road)
  • Stevenson Street
  • Thomas Street
  • Savage Street (now Inglis Street)

Come take a stroll down memory lane of the history of your local area. 

The perfect gift for loved ones who delight in their local community!


Compare the 1936 Aerial Photo of the O'Connor's Paddock with the present day Google Maps.

 

1936 Windsor - Aerial Photo

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Compare the 1936 Aerial Photo with present day Google Maps

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 Newspaper Advertisement


Newspaper Advertisement

Newspaper Advertisement - The Brisbane Courier - Page 10

This day at 3 pm
O'CONNOR's PADDOCK, WILSTON, Section 2
Overlooking the new Windsor Sports Ground, and within easy walk of Windsor, Wilston and Newmarket Railway Stations, and not too far from the Bowen Bridge Trams.
200 Excellent Allotments, all nice slopes and ridge tops, surrounded by highly improved Estates, and as the area is so extensive everybody will get a show.
Especially considering that the Terms will be £1 Deposit and 10/s per month at 5 percent.
If you like Pure Air, If you want Healthy Surroundings, If you want Cheap Land sure to rise in value, buy some of Denny O'Connor's Paddock. Plans mailed to any address.
Isles, Love & Co., Auctioneers

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