Addresses
Type of place
House
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Free Classical
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Residence `Thurso'
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Residence `Thurso'
Thurso
Addresses
Type of place
House
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Free Classical
This property was acquired in 1903 in the name of Annie McDonald, wife of carpenter James McDonald. The house, known as ‘Thurso’, was completed by July 1911, and although offered for sale, was retained by the McDonald family who used it as their residence. James McDonald was elected an Alderman of the Windsor Town Council in 1917 and served until 1925.
Lot plan
L16_RP19149
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Timber
People/associations
James McDonald (Builder)Interactive mapping
Lot plan
L16_RP19149
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Timber
People/associations
James McDonald (Builder)Interactive mapping
History
At Wooloowin, a new house, just finished, 3 bedrooms, drawing, dining rooms, combined, extended front, Wunderlich ceilings, kitchen, bathroom, bricked in copper, 9 foot verandas, back veranda 12 foot, with sliding window, painted in and out, 60 feet frontage. Offers will be considered. Thurso, Oliver street.1
References
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Brisbane Courier, 29 July 1911
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Queensland Title Deeds
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Queensland Post Office Directories
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Brisbane Courier, 1864-1933
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Brisbane City Council Heritage Unit Files
prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised March 2023)