Identity area
Reference code
UQFL119-Series F-Item 78
Title
Photograph album of construction of Brisbane City Hall
Date(s)
- 1925-1930 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 album (12 photographs) ; 13 x 21 cm.
Context area
Name of creator
(1885-1967)
Biographical history
Bertha Mobsby was the daughter of photographer Henry William Mobsby. She was one of Queensland's early female photographers and cinematographers. Daphne Mayo, sculptor, created the tympanum and Concert Hall frieze for the Brisbane City Hall (1927-1930).
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Scope and content
Each photograph has a handwritten caption giving the date. First photograph shows initial stages of construction (February 1925). Final photograph shows completed building (April 1930). Inside cover page contains handwritten inscription : B. Mobsby, 8.11.30, Station Rd., Indooroopilly, Queensland.
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Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright expired.
Language of material
- English
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Note
Parcel 9 Item 1
Alternative identifier(s)
Alma MMS ID
991007389639703131
Millennium Local System Number
.b21709233
OCLC Number
1058707703
Libraries Australia ID
26357817 ; 63023371
Former call number
UQFL119:1
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Status
Final
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Revised, Linda Justo, 4-Nov-2020. Created, AM, 26-May-2020.