The first shop on Bribie Island was run by Alfred Hall

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Reference numberCLPC-P1233

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TitleThe first shop on Bribie Island was run by Alfred HallDescriptionThis building in the photograph was built by Alfred Hall as a holiday home as he lived in Brisbane and owned a General Store. With encouragement from locals Alfred commenced selling tinned goods & biscuits on the verandah of his shack via the bedroom window. As business improved he converted the entire front bedroom into a shop. In 1918 he went into partnership with Arthur Bestmann and in 1921 they built a larger shop. This photograph was taken ca. 1919Dateca. 1919PhotographerUnknownCollectorHall, IanRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

GEOTAG

Geo coords^[1]Geo address1, First Avenue, Bongaree, 4507, Australia Last edited by: Barbara Freeman

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CollectionCaboolture Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceBribie Island (Qld.)Bongaree (Qld.)PersonHall, IanSubject (keywords)shopstimber buildingsholiday houseshousesgeneral stores

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Access restrictionsPhysical copy restrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number CLPC-P0001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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