{"title":"Toowong Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToowong, an inner-western suburb of Brisbane, has a rich history shaped by early settlement, transport development, and urban growth. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, the suburb’s name is believed to come from an Aboriginal word, possibly describing the call of a bird. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026amp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toowong\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e European settlement began in the 1850s with land sales and the establishment of farms and villa estates along the Brisbane River and surrounding ridges. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e By the 1860s, Toowong had become a recognisable village, with early institutions such as churches and schools contributing to its development. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toowong\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e A major turning point came with the opening of the Ipswich railway line in 1875, which significantly improved access to Brisbane and encouraged rapid residential growth. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toowong\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026amp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e The establishment of the Toowong Cemetery in 1871 and the creation of the Toowong Shire in 1880 further reflected the suburb’s importance as a growing community. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transport improvements such as tram services and continued subdivision of land supported urban expansion, and by 1925 Toowong was incorporated into the City of Brisbane. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026amp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Town_of_Toowong\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e Today, Toowong is a well-established suburb that retains elements of its historical character while functioning as a key residential and commercial area close to the Brisbane CBD.\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\u003eToowong - Queensland Places. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToowong, Queensland - Wikipedia. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toowong\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTown of Toowong - Wikipedia. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Town_of_Toowong\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toowong-suburb-poster-print","title":"Toowong: Suburb Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToowong: feat: Regatta Hotel. 1874 Brisbane Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToowong, an inner-western suburb of Brisbane, has a history shaped by early Indigenous occupation, colonial settlement, and transport-driven growth. Originally inhabited by the Turrbal people, the area began developing in the mid-nineteenth century when land was subdivided and sold, with the name “Toowong”—derived from an Aboriginal word likely referring to a bird—coming into use in the 1860s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026amp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e. The opening of the Ipswich railway line and Toowong station in 1875 accelerated settlement, transforming the area into a desirable residential suburb with large homes and growing commercial activity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026amp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toowonghistory.org.au\/toowong\/\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e. By the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Toowong had developed into an important suburban centre, with institutions such as the Toowong Cemetery and local businesses contributing to its continued growth and significance within Brisbane \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToowong - Wikipedia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toowong\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToowong - Queensland Places \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queenslandplaces.com.au\/toowong\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA brief history of Toowong including timeline \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toowonghistory.org.au\/toowong\/\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefer to the SUBURB menu for further information about this suburb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRINT DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrints are professionally printed on Ultra Matt Paper – The printing paper that looks great in a frame– A Premium Ultra Matt paper that is the perfect choice for producing stunning art prints with exceptional image reproduction. Using the industry benchmark Epson printer and Epson UltraChrome archival inks this paper prints to perfection with all the right credentials. This sturdy paper is a  best seller well-suited for all types of framing including the low cost frames from Ikea and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; DELIVERY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 prints are delivered in a flat package, A2 \u0026amp; A1 prints will be supported in a hard mailing tube for shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping costs : Standard Shipping: $15.95 and Express Shipping :$22.95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery time within is within 5 - 7 business days (Standard shipping) and 1-3 business days (Express shipping). 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