Williamina Mowbray Traditional Cache
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One of the earliest settlers in that area was the Reverend Thomas Mowbray, who arrived in 1847, and became known as the father of Presbyterianism. In 1851, he opened Brisbane's first Presbyterian Church in Grey Street, South Brisbane.
Also in 1851, Reverend Mowbray purchased 13 acres along the riverfront, which later developed in the area known as 'Mowbraytown'. It was when Reverend Mowbray's wife Williamina Mowbray died in 1884 that a large part of the estate was subdivided and it becamed known as Mowbraytown.
Now Mowbray Park still sits on that area, and the family name is also honoured in the local Mowbray Terrace. There is also a Willamina Park which is at the corner of Mowbray Terrace, Northcote and Heidelberg Streets, which was known locally as 'No Name' park for a long period, before it was named 'Williamina' Park in 1997.
In 1876, an early business to develop in the area was Forsyth and Co Ropeworks in Lytton Rd. The Ropeworks was an important business to the many ships and boats that used the river to transport goods and equipment.
The Ropeworks Estate was developed in 1884, and today Ropeworks Lane is a remnant of the Ropeworks.
Other local points of interest include the Anglican Church Grammar School, which is known as 'Churchie'. It was founded by Canon William Morris at Toowong but moved to East Brisbane in 1918. 'Sinclair Hill' is the name given to the higher ground where Churchie is now located.
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