1923 Stephens Park Estate - 100 years ago today


Today, 100 years ago, on Saturday, 20 January 1923, the Stephens Park Estate in Annerley was being advertised for sale by public auction on the ground.

Stephens Park Estate Map

1923 Stephens Park Estate - Annerley, Brisbane

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

Newspaper Advertisement

The Stephens Park Estate covers Ipswich Road, Waldheim Street, Blacket Street (map shows as Thomas Street), Stephens Street, Linville Lane, Military Close, Dudley Street East, View Street, Lewisham Street (map shows as Creek Street), Ekibin Road (map shows as Ekibin Street), Ekibin Road (map shows as Ekibin Street), Willis Street, Arnwood Place (map shows as Road to Greenslopes), Lambton Street (map shows as Rose Street), Lothian Street (map shows as Jane Street), Bower Street, Real Street and Annerley Road.

Google map showing the present day location of Stephens Park Estate

Check out the 1946 Aerial view of the Stephens Park Estate.

1946 Aerial Photo of Stephens Park Estate

1946 Aerial Photo of Stephens Park Estate


More Annerley information available


Newspaper Advertisement - The Brisbane Courier - Page 10

Saturday 20 January 1923

This Day
On the ground, at 3pm.
STEPHENS PARK, ANNERLEY JUNCTION
That choice Parklike Residential area immediately surrounding the residences of Messrs W. and T. Stephens and opposite Junction Park State School. The last central block available for subdivision.
95 Beautiful Breezy Building Blocks,
Situated on the Eastern slope from the Ipswich Road. The pick of the district, right in the centre, within three minutes of tram.
Areas 16 to 32 perches, having wide frontages, also a block of 2.5 acres.
Note the easy terms: £5 cash deposit, and £1 per month for every £50 of purchase money or part thereof, interest 6 per cent on half-yearly balance, final payment in 36 months.
Plans now available. It will pay you to inspect.
Blocksidge & Ferguson Limited, Auctioneers and Real Property Salesmen, Queen Street, City and Clayfield.

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