Petrie Terrace

Petrie Terrace is an inner suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Petrie Terrace is an inner suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

The suburb takes its name from the road of the same name, which was in turn named after the pioneer Petrie family, headed by Andrew Petrie.In August 1865, the Queensland Government sold 31 town lots adjoining Petrie Terrace.In December 1865, "Lincoln Estate", being subdivisions of original portions 579, 580, 581, 597, 596 and 595 of the Parish of Enoggera, County of Stanley, in what is now known as Petrie Terrace, were advertised to be auctioned by Arthur Martin & Co.In December 1876, portion 296, North Brisbane made up of 12 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by Mr John Cameron.A map advertising the auction shows the allotments located in Jessie Street, Petrie Terrace.In February 1883, 50 allotments in what is now known as Petrie Terrace, and 45 allotments in what was known as Bishop's Hill, Petrie Terrace, were advertised to be auctioned by Arthur Martin & Co. A map advertising the auction shows the allotments located in Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace. The map inset shows close proximity to Normanby Station and the Normanby Hotel.