Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Tuesday 13 November 1923, page 17


BRISBANE BUILDINGS.

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LATEST ADDITIONS.

Good progress is being made with the block of professional chambers on Wick-ham-terrnce, overlooking the Central Rail-way Station. These should bo completed early in the New Year (says the "Archi-tectural and Building Journal of Queens-land" of November 7). The building com-mands a fine position, overlooking the city, and contains six floors, and is constructed

of brick aud reinforced concrete. The work is being carried out by Mr. Frank Corbett, from designs of Mr. Francis R. Hall,

architect.

The same architect has just completed a fine block of modern shops and offices in Brunswick-street, Valley, adjacent to the railway station.

OUEEN AND ALBERT STREETS.

A commencement has been made with Griffith House, Queen-street; the old pre-mises have been demolished, and prepara-tions are being made for the foundations of the new building. Mr. Alex. Anderson is the builder, and Messrs. Powell and Hutton, architects.

The Empire Chambers, at the corner of Wharf and Queen streets, are being rapidly pushed on, the roof being now in position. It will be remembered that Messrs. Powell and Hutton are adding four stories to the original premises; Mr. Henry Roberts is the builder.

Albert House, next to the Tivoli Theatre, is now well under way, one por-tion being practically finished. This is being carried out by Mr. G. A. Baumber, from designs of Messrs. Hall and Prentice. The building is of brick and reinforced

concrete.

The new Brisbane Arcade is being rapidly pushed forward, and should be com-pleted by Christmas. The glazing to the Queen-street shops has already been fixed, and the facade presents a most pleasing appearance. Messrs. J. and E. L. Rees are the builders, and Mr. Richard Gailey architect. The same architect is making good progress with the remodelling of the Strand Theatre into shops and offices, of which Messrs. Robertson and Corbett are the builders.

The new additions to the Treasury Buildings appear to be progressing satis-factorily. The foundations are now com-pleted, and the stone work to Queen and George streets is several feet above the pavement. The construction will be on most modern lines, including all fireproof partitions, and will have much better

lighting facilities than the present build-ing.

Messrs. C. T. Hall and Sons are pro-gressing with Messrs. King and King's new premises in Queen-street, from de-signs of Messrs. Atkinson and Conrad. This building will extend from Queen-street to Elizabeth-street at the rear.

The new T. and G. Building is rapidly nearing completion. The facade to Queen and Albert streets is now completed with the exception of the shops on the ground floor. Messrs. M'leod Bros. (Sydney) are the builders, and Messrs. A. K. Hender-son, Alsop, and Martin (Melbourne) are

the architects.

EDWARD-STREET.

Mr. E. Taylor is making good progress with the new brick premises for Messrs. Hoey, Fry, Ltd., adjacent to Messrs. Hooper and Harrison's new building on the corner of Edward and Elizabeth

streets. The building will be of brick and reinforced concrete, on similar lines

to that of Messrs. Hooper and Harrison's new building. Both these were designed by Messrs. Atkinson and Conrad, architects.

Mr. E. M. Myers, architect, has recently (amoug other works) completed new brick premises in Brunswick-street for Messrs. Sharpes, Ltd.

Mr. M. T. Stanley, architect, is complet-ing extensive additions and alterations to the Bank of New South Wales, Valley.

The large brick residence known ns "Riverview," Vulture-street, South Bris-bane, is being converted into eight flats by Mr. Alfred Hill, architect, of Sydney; Mr. John R. Figgis is the builder. Each flat is self-contained, and consists ot private entrance hall, living-room, bed-room, bathroom, kitchenette, and break-

fast-room. The view of the Brisbane River from the latter room is superb. Each room has every convenience; fibrous plaster ceil-ings are used throughout; these were manu-factured in Sydney, and many are of pleas-ing design. The kitchenette, besides the ordinary gas stove, sînk, electric light, and point for iron, contains a combined table and cupboard. The laundry has gas copper, tubs, &c, while the septic tank system is installed throughout.

Messrs. Cheesman and Bull, contractors, are just completing a row of five brick shops, with residential flats above, at King-street, East Brisbane, from designs of Mr. T. B. M. Wightman, architect, for Messrs. Laheys, Ltd. These comprise three shops 23ft., 18ft. 6in., 19ft. 6in., by a depth of 48ft., at an approximate cost of £5000. .

A RECENTLY COMPLETED

BUILDING.

Mr. Henry Roberts recently completed handsome brick premises for Messrs. Packer Bros, and Begrie, on the corner of Albert and Mary streets. The building is a two-storied one, having 77ft. frontage to Albert-street, and the same frontage to Mary-street. The building has a total floor area of 12,899ft. The bottom story com-prises an iron and steel yard, fitted up with substantial iron and steel racks, capable of holding many hundred tons. The floor is of concrete, with substantial

wooden pillars, and comprises an area of 6400ft. A handsome maple staircase leads up to the second floor, with three-ply panels, and fibro-cement ceilings. The general office is on the second floor, and is a cool, well ventilated, and well lighted room, 66 x 18 ft., with maple counter" and furnishings throughout, and panelled off with three-ply and railed partitions. Ad-joining it is the general engineering sup-plies store, 59 x 77 ft. in space, with electric hoist. The foundations were built sufficiently strong to carry additional stories when required later.

These are only a few of the works at present under construction in the city. In the suburbs work has never been more busy. Many fine residences are being erected in each suburb, and carpenters and

skilled tradesmen are practically unpro-

curable.

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As the largest existing organisms, the "Big Trees of California" occupy a place unique among the living things of the world, said Dr. H. A. Gleason, Assistant Director, lecturing at the New York Botanical Garden. While they may be exceeded in height by some of Australia's gum trees, as they are exceeded in dia-meter by the chestnut trees of Sicily, in actual bulk, said the lecturer, they are far greater than either of these. Authen-ticated measurements show that Cali-fornia's big trees have reached a diameter of over 38 feet, heights of more than 350 feet, and ages well over 3000 years.