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Built 1889-90, the architect was Richard Gailey. Mine owner William Davies had a row of 6 two-storey shops was built along Stanley Street, in what was becoming Wooloongabba’s retail precinct. The damaging 1893 Flood caused a decline to the fortunes of this ‘Gabba’ precinct. In the mid-1920s, the buildings were sold to Lebanese migrant George Malouf. Drapers, Malouf’s family (descendant is author David Malouf) and used two shops for ‘Malouf’s Fashion House’.
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Brisbane City Council, Exploring the City of South Brisbane: Heritage Trail Series No.11, (Brisbane, BCC, c1999)
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QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 8 chains to the inch. Plan of the City of Brisbane and suburbs according to the original Crown Grants. 8 chains to the inch. Survey Office, Brisbane.. 634511