History: Newstead House

History: Newstead House

Newstead House, located in Newstead Park was built and designed by Brisbane’s first architext, Andrew Petrie for Patrick Leslie in 1846. Patrick Leslie was the first squatter in the Darling Downs region and also the first person to buy land in Warwick.

It is the oldest house in Brisbane and has been lived in by many local identities, but most commenly known as being used by US toops during World War 2. There is a plaque to commemerate this located on the property’s grounds.

The grounds were subdivided in 1878 by James Taylor. This created the present-day suburb of Newstead. The building is currently used as a museum and concert venue for the public.

For more information:
Newstead House – Official Page

History: Beaufort Hill

Beaufort Hill, Wellington Street, Clayfield

Our new series on the Clark Real Estate Blog is dedicated to showing the rich history we have in our local area. This week we have the historically important Beaufort Hill in Clayfield.

Beaufort Hill was built in 1896. The building has been part of a varied history including being used as a 35 bed hospital and being the residence of the first Labor Premier of Queensland, T.J. Ryan. During World War 2, the property was owned by Edward Hawkins. He allowed use of the watch tower to the United States Air Force for reconnaissance. Sadly, this historic landmark was demolished in 1986.

Image from Peter Dunn’s Australia @ War