{"title":"Rocklea Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocklea, a southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history closely tied to transport, agriculture, and industry. Originally part of a region known as “Rocky Water Holes,” the area was used by Indigenous Australians and later by European settlers for farming, particularly in the mid-19th century when crops such as cotton and sugar cane were grown. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Expo_88\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e The development of Rocklea was strongly influenced by its location along major transport routes, including Ipswich Road and the railway line established in the 1880s, which helped connect the area to Brisbane and surrounding regions. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Expo_88\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rocklea had become an important service and trading area for nearby farming districts. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Expo_88\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e In the 20th century, the suburb evolved into a key industrial and commercial hub, particularly with the establishment of markets and warehouses, and its proximity to the Brisbane River made it an important site for transport and distribution. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en-academic.com\/dic.nsf\/enwiki\/1748074\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e Rocklea also played a role during World War II with nearby industrial and munitions activities, contributing to Brisbane’s wartime economy. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moorooka,_Queensland\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e Today, Rocklea is known for its strong industrial character and its role as a major wholesale and logistics centre, reflecting its historical development as a transport and trade hub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoorooka - Queensland Places. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Expo_88\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWharves – the economic engines of Brisbane. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en-academic.com\/dic.nsf\/enwiki\/1748074\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProposed Local Heritage Place – Moorooka (QATB Sub-Centre). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moorooka,_Queensland\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rocklea-munitions-art-print","title":"Rocklea: Munitions Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocklea Munitions Poster Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRINT DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePicton Studio art prints are outsourced to a professional printing company and are professionally printed on museum quality, thick and long lasting paper. A Premium paper that is the perfect choice for producing stunning art prints with exceptional image reproduction and that looks great in a frame–This sturdy paper is a  best seller well-suited for all types of framing including the low cost frames from Ikea and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; DELIVERY:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping costs : Standard Shipping Rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery time within is within 7-10 business days. Shipping times may vary during holiday season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picton Suburbia","offers":[{"title":"A4","offer_id":44966777815176,"sku":null,"price":18.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":44966777847944,"sku":null,"price":30.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2","offer_id":44966777880712,"sku":null,"price":53.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1","offer_id":44966777913480,"sku":null,"price":78.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0305\/7800\/files\/rocklea-munitions-art-print-a4-physical-good-515.webp?v=1776646057"},{"product_id":"rocklea-rocklea-hotel-1892-art-print","title":"Rocklea: Rocklea Hotel  1892 Art print","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the historical charm of the iconic Rocklea Hotel, a colonial gem nestled in suburban Brisbane since 1892. 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