Wynnum Manly Historical Society Inc

Wynnum Manly Historical Society Inc Our aim is to gather and record local history before it is lost. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners - the Quandamooka People - of the land on which we operate.

03/06/2026

Photo was taken for this Post Card of the Kiosk and swimming enclosure at end of Manly Jetty. All eyes seem to be fixed on something out to sea so it can be assumed some very important sailing race is in progress. When the flag is flying, it denotes a sailing race is in progress. Gentlemen are standing on top of the railing for a better view of the proceedings. The overcrowded motorboat about to leave, no doubt, is proof of the popularity of both Wynnum and Manly’s jetties during lovely summer holidays and warm weekends to view the sailing races.

Post Card Series No 1542 published by H.A. Irvine. Dapper gentleman enjoys the view from Jetty No 1 at beach end of King...
30/05/2026

Post Card Series No 1542 published by H.A. Irvine. Dapper gentleman enjoys the view from Jetty No 1 at beach end of King (Glenora) Street. Louis Webber operated his shop in King Street.

A Retrac Series No 2 Post Card printed in Germany of King (Glenora) Street shows Louis Webber’s first general store in t...
29/05/2026

A Retrac Series No 2 Post Card printed in Germany of King (Glenora) Street shows Louis Webber’s first general store in this district. The Hastings (Wynnum) Hotel overlooks The Reserve (Greene Park).

This Post Card is one of the Coloured Shell Series, Queensland Views printed in Germany in about 1910. Photo taken from...
28/05/2026

This Post Card is one of the Coloured Shell Series, Queensland Views printed in Germany in about 1910. Photo taken from around Prospect Street and looks towards Darling Point,

Post Card No 1540 printed in Germany and published by H. A. Irvines. The photographer took this view, looking north fr...
27/05/2026

Post Card No 1540 printed in Germany and published by H. A. Irvines. The photographer took this view, looking north from the upper floor of Irvines shop in Bay Terrace Wynnum in about 1910.

Looking south along Bay Terrace Wynnum (Central) South in 1910 from the Commonwealth Stores, showing the Moreton Bay Gir...
25/05/2026

Looking south along Bay Terrace Wynnum (Central) South in 1910 from the Commonwealth Stores, showing the Moreton Bay Girls High School built by Illy Greene and his sons in 1901.
In the centre of the photo can be seen a small butcher’s shop adjoining Irvines Commonwealth Store on the corner Charlotte Street and Bay Terrace.

This photo shows the Commonwealth Store with the above accommodation for the Irvine family. This early photo shows grass...
24/05/2026

This photo shows the Commonwealth Store with the above accommodation for the Irvine family.
This early photo shows grassed edging to the gravel road.

Manly Esplanade, near Manly Jetty. Every Monday salt water was pumped into the Manly swimming baths on the high tide - t...
21/05/2026

Manly Esplanade, near Manly Jetty.
Every Monday salt water was pumped into the Manly swimming baths on the high tide - the Mayor, Ald W.A. Jolly officially opened on 25 September 1926.
The registered masseur, G.A. Kratzmann, provided hot plunge salt tubs and hot fresh tubs for those with various ailments. His treatment was assured to cure many muscular and other complaints.

Manly Centenary 13th to 21st November 1882-1982 Gathering of people in Bayside Park being entertained by “The Freeps”. ...
18/05/2026

Manly Centenary 13th to 21st November 1882-1982
Gathering of people in Bayside Park being entertained by “The Freeps”.
Under the leadership of President Ron Schmidt activities happened day and night in the marquee.

Manly Centenary 13th to 21st November 1882-1982The Governor Sir James Ramsay was very impressed with the Fashion Parade,...
17/05/2026

Manly Centenary 13th to 21st November 1882-1982
The Governor Sir James Ramsay was very impressed with the Fashion Parade, called “Fashion through the Ages” Iris Brewer presented to the guests at the Centenary Dinner held in the large marque in Bayside Park. Guess the years the first two girls are representing?
Much pushing and pulling occurred to achieve the hourglass figure, of the 1880s for model Narelle Auld who was brave enough to wear the figure restricting corset type of gown.

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Resource Centre, Wynnum Community Centre, 1st Floor, 105 Florence Street
Brisbane, QLD
4178

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Monday 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

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