R.J. (Bob) Davies with a goanna

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TitleR.J. (Bob) Davies with a goannaDescriptionBob established Glan-Y-Mor novelty gardens in about 1916. Mr Davies trimmed 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 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, SS Doomba, etc 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 1913. [Glan-Y-Mor was on corner of Banya and Campbell Sts Bongaree. Source: Bribie Historical Society. Note added March 2023]Date1913PhotographerCampbell, VeraCollectorClayton, E.E. (Ted)Record typePhotographFormat typeDigitalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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Geo coords^[1]Geo address44,Banya Street,Bongaree,4507,Australia Last edited by: Barbara Freeman

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CollectionCaboolture Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceBribie Island (Qld.)PersonClayton, E.E. (Ted)Subject (keywords)gardenstopiarysculpturesaviariesaquariumsoutbuildingslogsmengoannaslizardsnative animals

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Access restrictionsRestrictedRestrictions 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] High resolution copies are unavailable for this image. For permission to use this image for commercial purposes contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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R.J. (Bob) Davies with a goanna