It’s not just the airport that is fascinating – the entire area has a long history going right back to the early days of Brisbane. And it’s blooming’ noisy too!
Hi Rob . Did you ever find any thing about the large hole across the road from the airport . It's been said for years that the Yank's used it as an equipment dump site . Thanks for the Vid mate .
Thanks Rob Didn’t think old Archerfield would be so interesting and surprising! My son lives at Richlands so it was amazing to hear it was part of a pastoral station. When he bought his off the plan townhouse a few years ago the surrounding land was market gardens which are now new housing estates. He can hear the Speedway at night but that has been sold and is closing this year ..
Hey Rob, Great Video Mate, I learnt to fly there in the 90s and have spent many hours in that terminal. I have wandered through that cemetery, but never did any research, The name Archerfield always intrigued me, but due the the dates and the nature of the business, I always presumed one of the (many) Archer brothers were involved. I was also there that a private company dug up the old sink holes looking for dumped WW2 aircraft, I don't think they found much. Looking forward to your next Sojourn. 😎
Wow so much history with the airport, amazing, especially when I drive past there frequently and had no idea. Thanks for informing me and others. Great vid and keep up the great work 👍
I always enjoy your vids mate, always super interesting local content that most don't know about. May I suggest a doco on the Mayne Family in Brisbane? The literature on this family is fascinating and I think a walk around location vid would be pretty interesting. Ipswich also has plenty of history worth looking into IMO. Keep the content coming whatever you choose as I find it all interesting!
Hi Rob, I love your work. Any chance you can do something on the cattle drive from the area south of Greenbank to to Rocklea Markets via Teviot Rd and Paradise Rd. Now there is an army base on the original route. It also was part of the original coach route (Cobb and Co ????). I think the original Tavern is still there on Teviot Rd (crnr of Tyson), but just a house now.
My paternal family had a dairy farm on Kerry Rd exaclty where Hasting Deering is today. My father was born on site. In 1987 we had a Sims and Spring (we are two related families who built side by side) reunion which Channel 10 news came to cover. My family are proudly represented in Gods Little Acre. My great Uncle Steven ‘Doc’ Sims was an aircraft technition at Archerfield Aerodrome and I even had my wedding reception at the Aerodrome in 1991.
Australian fighter ace Leslie Douglas (Les) Jackson flew with the No.23 Squadron based out of Archerfield before being moved to the No.75 Squadron (Port Moresby) where he'd rack up a bunch of kills under the command of his brother.
His brother got shot down at the Battle of Port Moresby so command was given to Les who would then go on to lead the charge at the Battle of Milne Bay (racking up even more kills).
He would become the first fighter ace of New Guinea, awarded the DFC and yea.. Brissy boy! Born in Newmarket, went to BGS, died in 1980 Southport!
The main terminal men's room door is interesting with Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, thanks for the behind the door look 😂 but was there a ladies room with someone on the door since you mentioned those 2 aviatrix Maude Bonney and Jean Batten. I have been so unaware of the Americans in Brisbane and surrounds during the war until watching your video's.
Great video Rob. It's worth mentioning that the speedway will have its last ever race on June 2nd this year and will become no more than a memory thereafter 🙁
Rob, great history as usual but you went to archerfield raceway but if you follow Mortimer rd back towards to acacia ridge is a fenced off quarry which is like a lake, that was drained sometimes in the 90's and they were pulling WW2 planes, guns etc where the US dumped them, and the odd dumped car back in the day. I say this because when we are in drought you can see where the Americans had bunkers there….
Great research. Love your history lessons about the lesser known suburbs. I feel like they need to be captured and saved – by the State library maybe. I am sure some of your info isn’t as readily available in such a collated manner elsewhere.
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Hi Rob . Did you ever find any thing about the large hole across the road from the airport . It's been said for years that the Yank's used it as an equipment dump site . Thanks for the Vid mate .
Was at the airport lounge just recently -glad you did this too!
Another brilliant documentary!
Loved it ..thanku xx
Thanks Rob Didn’t think old Archerfield would be so interesting and surprising! My son lives at Richlands so it was amazing to hear it was part of a pastoral station. When he bought his off the plan townhouse a few years ago the surrounding land was market gardens which are now new housing estates. He can hear the Speedway at night but that has been sold and is closing this year ..
Didn't I say it was going to be a good one?
Speedway and drift track are sadly closing in may, believe it was sold😢
Hey Rob, Great Video Mate, I learnt to fly there in the 90s and have spent many hours in that terminal. I have wandered through that cemetery, but never did any research, The name Archerfield always intrigued me, but due the the dates and the nature of the business, I always presumed one of the (many) Archer brothers were involved. I was also there that a private company dug up the old sink holes looking for dumped WW2 aircraft, I don't think they found much. Looking forward to your next Sojourn. 😎
Wow so much history with the airport, amazing, especially when I drive past there frequently and had no idea. Thanks for informing me and others.
Great vid and keep up the great work 👍
I live very close to Archerfield and loved the history
👍👍 once again great research Rob
Sad to see the Archerfield speed way closes in May this year new owners flatting whole land
Thanks for this. I grew up in Coopers Plains so was somewhat familiar with Archerfield's history, but you've filled in the gaps for me.
Great video Rob!
Your channel is awesome Rob 👌 great information and content
That look at Archerfield was brilliant! Well done Rob!
Very informative as usual, cheers Rob…
Another great video Rob 🙂 Well done 👍
😀 I actually get excited nowadays when I've seen that you've posted, Rob. You're the best history teacher I've ever had. Good stuff 😁👍🏼👍🏼
I always enjoy your vids mate, always super interesting local content that most don't know about. May I suggest a doco on the Mayne Family in Brisbane? The literature on this family is fascinating and I think a walk around location vid would be pretty interesting. Ipswich also has plenty of history worth looking into IMO. Keep the content coming whatever you choose as I find it all interesting!
I used to go forage figs and Mangos off the old homestead trees when I lived nearer to forest lake!
There is a history trail with signs posts on the Richland Station concourse.
I recommend walking the new ARCHERFIELD WETLANDS trail, off Bowhill Road, which is part of the Oxley Creek Wetlands Masterplan.
Hi Rob, I love your work. Any chance you can do something on the cattle drive from the area south of Greenbank to to Rocklea Markets via Teviot Rd and Paradise Rd. Now there is an army base on the original route. It also was part of the original coach route (Cobb and Co ????). I think the original Tavern is still there on Teviot Rd (crnr of Tyson), but just a house now.
A good video. Thanks Rob.
My paternal family had a dairy farm on Kerry Rd exaclty where Hasting Deering is today. My father was born on site. In 1987 we had a Sims and Spring (we are two related families who built side by side) reunion which Channel 10 news came to cover. My family are proudly represented in Gods Little Acre. My great Uncle Steven ‘Doc’ Sims was an aircraft technition at Archerfield Aerodrome and I even had my wedding reception at the Aerodrome in 1991.
Great work again Rob. Very informative. I often wondered about the history of the area. Thanks so much. 🙂
Excellent video, very well put together.
Thank you very much Rob, another very informative video✈️
Australian fighter ace Leslie Douglas (Les) Jackson flew with the No.23 Squadron based out of Archerfield before being moved to the No.75 Squadron (Port Moresby) where he'd rack up a bunch of kills under the command of his brother.
His brother got shot down at the Battle of Port Moresby so command was given to Les who would then go on to lead the charge at the Battle of Milne Bay (racking up even more kills).
He would become the first fighter ace of New Guinea, awarded the DFC and yea.. Brissy boy! Born in Newmarket, went to BGS, died in 1980 Southport!
Very interesting history. Worked in the Archerfield area for many years.
The main terminal men's room door is interesting with Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, thanks for the behind the door look 😂 but was there a ladies room with someone on the door since you mentioned those 2 aviatrix Maude Bonney and Jean Batten. I have been so unaware of the Americans in Brisbane and surrounds during the war until watching your video's.
Great video Rob. It's worth mentioning that the speedway will have its last ever race on June 2nd this year and will become no more than a memory thereafter 🙁
Love the woke indigenous pandering….
Rob, great history as usual but you went to archerfield raceway but if you follow Mortimer rd back towards to acacia ridge is a fenced off quarry which is like a lake, that was drained sometimes in the 90's and they were pulling WW2 planes, guns etc where the US dumped them, and the odd dumped car back in the day. I say this because when we are in drought you can see where the Americans had bunkers there….
General Macarthur's house was in Camp Hill and is still there
Great research. Love your history lessons about the lesser known suburbs. I feel like they need to be captured and saved – by the State library maybe. I am sure some of your info isn’t as readily available in such a collated manner elsewhere.