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The Queensland Lawn Tennis Association purchased the site in 1915, and the courts were developed from 1910 to 1930. Three Davis Cup finals were played there, in 1958, 1962, and 1967. The first tournament of the Australian Open occurred at the site in 1969. It was also a place of concerts for internationally-renown rock artists, such Elton John, Johnny Cash, and the Rolling Stones.
Citations
Cohen, Kay. with Val Donovan, Ruth Kerr, Margaret Kowald, Lyndsay Smith, and Jean Stewart. Lost Brisbane and Surrounding Areas 1860-1960. Volume 1. RHSQ. 2014. page 288; Volume 2 page 273
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Map References
QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 20 chains to the inch. Brisbane and suburbs street and road map showing railway lines and tramway routes, with radial lines at one mile intervals from the GPO. 20 chains to the inch. 634570