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Did you know...
Did you know that Wolston House is one of the oldest remaining farmhouses close to the city of Brisbane?
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| Bookcase/secretaire in sitting room c1860s | |
Provenance exists for this item showing it was built by George Dowden, a well known cabinet maker in Ipswich.
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Left: George Dowden Bookcase/secretaire Ipswich makers
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Did you know...
Do you know that Wolston House was almost lost in 1960? The government of the day intended to bulldoze it down to make space for the Department of Agriculture Research facility.
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Silver and plate collection, including tea and coffee service, napkin rings, christening mugs, and cutlery. This collection of silver belonged to the Goggs family who owned the property from 1860–1906.
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Left: Goggs, silver and bibles
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Did you know...
Did you know that Wolston House is noted for being built in both NSW and Queensland because it was built in 1852 and extended in 1860?
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| Toilet mirror in bedroom (Victorian) | |
This was given to Mrs Goggs' servant when she left employment. It has never been used but rather stored under the bed because the owner felt it was “too grand”.
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Left: Wolston House in November
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