Federation Architecture Archives - SuggPix Australian Photography

The Romance of Old Houses

01/11/2026 suggpixc 2

The romance of old houses lies partly in their imperfections. A weathered verandah, worn timber floors, a creaking staircase, or stained glass catching the afternoon light all carry the marks of lives lived before our […]

Photography has Played a Central role in Documenting the Nation’s Built Environment.

13/03/2026 suggpixc 2

Australian photography has played a central role in documenting the nation’s built environment, particularly in regional and remote areas where colonial history remains visibly embedded in streetscapes and town layouts. From the mid‑19th century onward, […]

Burra is a pastoral centre and historic tourist town in the mid-north of South Australia.

06/01/2026 suggpixc 0

The town began as a single company mining township that, by 1851, was a set of townships (company, private, and government-owned) collectively known as “The Burra”. The Burra mines supplied 89% of South Australia’s and […]

A brief history of Surat in Queensland.

04/12/2025 suggpixc 0

A brief history of Surat, a rural town in the Maranoa Region, Queensland. Early Exploration and Naming The area was first explored by Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1846 during his expedition along the Balonne River. […]

Serviceton Railway Station in Victoria

22/11/2025 suggpixc 1

Here’s the history of Serviceton Railway Station in Victoria. Origins and Construction It opened in 1889 (construction completed in 1888–1889) and was built as a border station between Victoria and South Australia, during the expansion […]

Strathalbyn was founded in 1839. An historic and well preserved monument to hard working pioneers.

01/12/2024 suggpixc 2

The town was founded in 1839 and in 1846 the Hundred of Strathalbyn, was proclaimed including the township of Strathalbyn at the south-western corner of the division. The image above was taken from the Church […]

This Victorian Gold Town peaked in 1893.

23/08/2024 suggpixc 0

Clunes was the first town in Victoria to have a recognised gold discovery. It is about 40 Kms North of Ballarat and had a peak population in the 1870’s of 6300 people. Today that number […]

Historic All Saints Memorial Church, Tamrookum

17/10/2023 suggpixc 0

All Saints Memorial Church, Tamrookum, Queensland This family owned timber church designed by Robin Dods, was erected by August 1915 and dedicated on 31 August 1915 by the Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, St Clair Donaldson, […]

Australian Colonial Architecture

18/09/2023 suggpixc 0

Australian colonial architecture refers to the architectural style that emerged during the time when Australia was a colony, primarily from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. It reflects the influence of the […]

Exciting Finds – Exploring Forgotten Back Roads

28/10/2020 suggpixc 0

There is always a sense of expectation when you turn down a country back road.

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