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The Thompson Estate began its land sale in c1885. This hall was built two decades later for the local runners and athletics sports club. Physical prowess was encouraged, after Federation (1901) as a national trait. Built in the Carpenter Gothis style, this church-like structure is now the Order of the Eastern Star Hall. The O.E.S. is a masonic charity. This small hall is one of the few remants of Thompson Estate, which was consumed by the suburbs of Annerly and Wooloongabba.
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Brisbane City Council, HERITAGE REGISTER SUMMARY, http://bit.ly/2JVXTgD
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QSA. QSA Series 1748 Moreton District, County of Stanley Maps – A1 Series. 2 chains to the inch. Plan of Dutton Park Land Sale, City of South Brisbane, Parish of South Brisbane, County of Stanley. With local sketch at 30 chains to the inch. 2 chains to the inch. Survey Office, Brisbane.. 620305