1887 Riverview Estate - 137 years ago today


Today, 137 years ago, on Wednesday, 6 July 1887, the Riverview Estate in Corinda was being advertised for sale.

Riverview Oxley Map

1887 Riverview Estate - Corinda, Brisbane

The Riverview Estate was advertised in the local papers on the days leading up to the sale. 

Newspaper Advertisement

The Riverview Estate covers Ardoyne Road (map shows as River Terrace), Morcom Avenue (map shows as Moss Lane), Keble Street (map shows as Fern Lane), Allan Terrace (map shows as Fern Lane), Walker Street (map shows as Arch Road), Oxley Road (map shows as Sherwood Road), Kingman Lane, Menin Road, Hindon Street.

Google map showing the present day location of Riverview Oxley

Check out the 1936 Aerial view of the Riverview Estate.

1936 Aerial Photo of Riverview Oxley

1936 Aerial Photo of Riverview Estate


More Corinda information available


Newspaper Advertisement - The Telegraph - Page 7

Wednesday, 6 July 1887

Oxley. Oxley

Riverview Estate

For Sale

18 Grand Building Sites

An Acre and an Acre and a Quarter each.

Splendid views. Quite close to either Oxley or South Brisbane Junction Railway Station.

Alternate terms, extending over 10 years, if desired. Lithographs freee, and posted to any address.

J. H. Henzell & Son. 54 Queen Street.


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