Ever wondered what Ipswich looked like way back in 1947? Well lucky for us, the National Film & Sound Archive of Australia has a great film from that time which contains some excellent footage of the main street of the city, various industries, sports, schools, housing and recreational pursuits.
To wander down memory lane, just click here and scroll to the middle of the page to find “The New Ipswich” film directed by Eric Thompson. While you’re on this site, you may also like to take a look at the historical footage for Brisbane, Kingaroy, Toowoomba and Maryborough.
And don’t forget, Ipswich Libraries also has an online resource, Picture Ipswich, which provides a unique insight into the local history of the city- its people, families, places and way of life. Now with over 9,500 images, Picture Ipswich is an important historical resource that shows how the city has grown over the years.
Aerial view of Amberley Air Force Base, Ipswich, 1947. Image courtesy of Picture Ipswich.