Harry Diddams
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Harry John Charles Diddams was a master printer and politician in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He served two terms as Mayor of the City of Brisbane before its amalgamation with surrounding local a
Harry Diddams, Mayor of Brisbane, 1911
Brisbane City Hall
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Brisbane City Hall, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is the seat of the Brisbane City Council. It is located adjacent to King George Square, where the rectangular City Hall has its main entrance. T
Harry Diddams
…on 11 March 1929. Harry Diddams' body was returned to Brisbane and on 16 March 1929 his funeral procession left from Albert Street outside the (new) Brisbane City Hall. His coffin was carried to the vehicle by former Mayors of Brisbane honouring their colleague. At Toowong Cemetery he was interred with wife Hettie and…
Brisbane City Hall (view from King George Square)
Original design included an 'Angel of Peace' atop the tower which was later scrapped due to funding issues
The Prince of Wales Edward VIII laying the foundation stone, July 1920
Brisbane City Hall around 1930