Novelty Gardens established by Mr R. Davies

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TitleNovelty Gardens established by Mr R. DaviesDescriptionAbout 1916, Mr R.J. Davies was building up a widely acclaimed Novelty Gardens. He trimmed the Cypress Pines into impressive shapes of kangaroos, emus, ships, trains etc. He had a small aviary and aquarium and also grew pineapples. His twin sisters Rose and Lil successfully ran a kiosk restaurant for many years specialising in homemade pea and ham soup and fresh fish dinners. Bob (Mr Davies) was also known for his hand pushed breakfast cart which he took from door to door selling bacon and eggs. He was internationally known in football circles and was a noted photographer. Visitors on the SS Koopa and SS Doomba came to the Novelty Gardens in droves. Kanga (of Bribie Bowls fame) and Di Gleeson's home is on part of the Novelty Gardens property. This photograph was taken in 1920.Date1920CollectorJohn Oxley Library, BrisbaneRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and whiteNotesCopied by the John Oxley Library, BrisbaneLocation of originalsJohn Oxley Library, Brisbane
Negative Number: 8442

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CollectionCaboolture Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceBribie Island (Qld.)Subject (keywords)familiesgardenschildrenplantstopiarygarden bedspineapplescypress pines

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