The Story Bridge

This is where I'm staying

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July 14th 2008
The Palace is a pretty cool place. That's where I'm staying. It's actually called Palace Backpackers now but it was originally called The People's Palace and, affectionally, known as the Lady of Lace due to the wonderful lattice work around the building. It was owned by the Salvation Army and has been threatened with being knocked down on several occasions contributing to why it is heritage listed ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Brisbane » Central Business District

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more