Three photos

of Brisbane St, because I found them while looking for something else and therefore have to show off the pretty city.



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Ghost signs Part 1

Ghost signs: painted advertising on the sides of buildings. Wikipedia for more information.

I went through my photos to find all the ones I've photographed around Launceston. I'm using a broad definition. Some are new/in good condition. Some are so faded it's hard to tell if they were advertising.

First the location, then a close up of the sign.


Irvine & McEachern, Cascade House

"THE undersigned beg to notify to their friends and the public, that they have this day purchased the Wine, Spirit and Grocery business, lately carried on in Brisbane-street, by the Executor of the late C. J. Irvine" 1868 Advertisement

I'm not sure when they moved to George St, or this buildings was constructed. *searches through advertising* In December 1940 they're advertising Black & White Scotch Whiskey, from Cascade House, 3-7 George St (this building). The previous advertisement I can find is from 1938, and they're located in Cascade House, Charles St

Not unreasonable to guess that's when the sign dates from.

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