1914 Ruby Estate - 111 years ago today

Today, 111 years ago, on Saturday, 22nd August 1914, the Ruby Estate in Newmarket was being advertised for sale.

1914 Ruby Estate - Newmarket, Brisbane

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

The Ruby Estate covers Ruby Street and Foster Street.

Check out the 1936 Aerial view of the Ruby Estate.

1936 Aerial Photo of Ruby Estate

Newspaper Advertisement

Newspaper Advertisement - The Courier Mail - Page 8

Saturday, 22nd August 1914

This Day, On the Ground, at 3 P.M.

THE RUBY ESTATE, KELVIN GROVE

22 Fine Building Sites, and Comfortable Six-roomed dwelling.

Situated only two minutes from the Tram Terminus, in Foster Street. Every Lot a Splendid Block, with Extra Wide Frontage.

Terms for Lots: £2 Deposit, £1 per month, 5 per cent. interest.

Terms for House: £30 Deposit, Balance like Rent.

Call for Plans

G. T. BELL, Auctioneer, 169 Queen Street

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