Fleeing a GUNMAN in SPRING HILL!

[@walkaboutwithrob]

Be sure to watch in 4K! If unsure, just click the settings button and choose 4K.

[@grahambishop263]

The best res i have is on my pc which is 1440p will that do!

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@grahambishop263 If you live anywhere out in the sticks here in Cane Toad County then even trying 480p will have the video stuttering like old King George! 🙄

[@SteveMack]

@walkaboutwithrob I always do. You're absolutely right mate! There are many such 'locked' places of our history in Brisbane, and like you said; they could easily make them accessible - would cost them diddly squat compared to the unwanted rubbish they squander BILLIONS on! AND: it would let us all look back at the history that we have...It's as if they want to bury the past...and you know the old saying about doing that, right?

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

You`re the colourful character matey

[@texxras7771]

I've learnt more about Brisbane and surrounding suburbs more from watching U for a few months then being here for years ! Thank you , you should get a grant from the current government, as a care taker of reminding us of the story 👍👍👍👌👌

[@billschild3371]

Just a side note Rob, the rock you were looking at in the quarry is called Brisbane Tuff and is unique to the area. I always wonder how many people who look at the inner city curb stones made from this rock realise they're looking at a stone they will see nowhere else in the world.?

[@Bikerman2022]

You vlogs are getting better and better. Thanks!

[@walkaboutwithrob]

I appreciate that!

[@Snorklefester]

10 out of 10 for mentioning Cecilia McNally, she was such an identity around the suburb for a very long time and the street her former home is on the corner of was named after her. It was a very sombre day in Spring Hill when the news came through that she had died. Well done for including her.

[@Capt_Samba]

Any chance you can do The Zoo in the Valley before it shuts down forever?

[@cattycakes64]

My maternal family line came from Spring Hill, my grandmother lived at 105 Bradley Street, Spring Hill for 54 years. I spent a major chunk of my formative years in that area. My relatives including my mum knew every person, story and some even created history. My grandfather had a SP racket going at 105 Bradley Street and this would have mortified my deeply religious church going grandmother. My uncle was a young trouble maker who got drunk and wound up in fights at local pubs. He fled the cops on foot because he knew the back street hiding places better than anyone. I found his history on Trove and learned he was the first person to be tried by the courts in both QLD and NSW on the same day. I loved the energy of 1970s Spring Hill and the way it represented something much more earthy and wonderous than the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Nan's house has long since been demolished and brick shit boxes now stand where her wooden cottage used to be. I know Spring Hill from the stories passed onto me by my family because it was always for them a place of connection and love.

[@pepelemoko01]

I knew people who grew up in Spring Hill during WW11, they said there was a bloke, called the Bird, he was a draft dodger, he would fly over the back fences chased by a string of cops, who never managed to catch him,and the local kids would shout and cheer him on each time.

[@jamess7661]

Rob, please do a video on the history of Fortitude Valley 🙏

[@johnfoster6412]

I lived in Spring Hill, in Water St, in the early 80s. It was a very colourful place.

[@wildfire8341]

Get out after breaking the window 😂😂 great videos cheers

[@pinni74]

Your story of first living in Spring Hill was like us. We moved up from Melbourne 10 years ago and the first place we lived was in Spring Hill Mews. I remember the few weeks we were there walking through the streets exploring and walking to rail centre each day to work at QR. great area to explore.

[@grahambishop263]

Love it Great Video, really like the drone footage!

[@michaelfoerste5159]

Thanks so much for your videos Rob. I used to live in Indooroopilly but had to move to Newcastle in 2010. I love watching your video as some bittersweet nostalgia for the city I loved to live in. I mean this in the most respectful way, but I believe you might be becoming one of the modern colourful characters of Brisbane

[@Br0wnCh3]

Thanks for your video rob. Learning a lot about Brisbane through you. 😊

[@acecreates]

When a church building is no longer a building, the word is 'deconsecrated'. Great video, as always!

[@Robert-xs2mv]

You been watching John Wick again?

[@epicridesandtours]

We share a love of old buildings with you, Rob.

[@onlyrooster]

Well done Rob. 👍

[@uzetaab]

Rob, I'm pretty sure you qualify as a colourful local. People are taking selfies with you. Thanks for another great video

[@kazanmor]

"and above it is.........something else" absolutely cracked me up, love your videos!

[@Girlandherwhitewolf]

Great video Rob! I 110% agree with your viewpoint in regard to Brisbane City Council and their senseless closure of many of the historic buildings in Brisbane. I too grew up in Sydney, and Sydney celebrates its old buildings and history and puts them to good use with tourism so everyone can enjoy. Brisbane on the other hand have one pathetic Brisbane Open House weekend which books out in 10 seconds and offers like 12 tickets of entry into popular attractions like the old windmill which get snapped up in 5 seconds of being released. What an absolute embarassment of a city council. Anyway, great to see someone shining a light on all that. Especially love the end of your video, you are a crack up!

[@DanReeder1337]

"where's all the colourful characters now?" - I've just been watching one for 20 minutes 😉

[@harris741]

Came here to say this

[@aftonline]

Those underground reservoirs would be the perfect place to hear a performance of Handel's Water Music LOL

[@domht]

Lived there in the 70s. Learned more in 20 minutes than in the 8 years residing there. Good job 👍

[@TheTigerQuoll]

Council serves the bank balance of their developer mates,not us Rob.

[@Jessica-wn6xn]

I've been to Opera in the Reservoir 4 times, great way to see inside. Very concerned about it falling into disrepair now. Edit: completely agree with your final thoughts!

[@TheTripperSmurf]

You are one of those local character 'celebrities' today mate.

[@skasev]

The cathedral was built in two years! From stone! That’s amazing.

[@kerriebarron]

So well made Rob and funny. Absolutely fascinating about a suburb I thought I knew. Your info is fresh and relevant as are your opinions which we live to hear. I remember the fair but it must have ceased while I lived in Sydney or Melbourne. In the days when people didn't spend thousands on travelling away from home for holidays, my parents took us to the Centenary Pool and I remember the feeling of sitting in that gigantic children's pool and seeing nothing but warm pale blye water all around.. it is one of a handful of big memories of being young. Many years later I went with a group of teenagers at night and it was still an important place, a very fancy pool indeed. I've also been to the baths.and yes, probably every other state in Australia embraces its history and takes care. I always smile when Brisbane sells itself as a vibrant city. Oh and deconsecrated is that word. Each video is better than the last, my excuse for saying that I have a new favourite each time. I'm surprised you haven't been snapped up to make a series but yeah, it's Brisbane lol. Thanks so much for this great work.

[@mitchtimms9130]

Another fantastic video Rob, thank you! I believe the Coat of Arms statue at 16:56 is the same one which once featured as part of the ‘Welcome to Brisbane’ fountain (nicknamed ‘The Urinal’) that existed where Wickham and Ann Streets split at the eastern entrance to Fortitude Valley

[@christopherdobbie]

Ahh the old Spring Hill fair, what a shame they don't hold that anymore.

[@KimmyW1971]

I have been to a performance in 2018 in the old windmill. It was breathtaking. I never understood how the Government could NOT put the money in to preserving it. The acoustics are amazing.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

☝️ we can’t acknowledge the trafficking of men women and children to Australia for petty crimes . it was inhumane 😔 the story must be covered up 🙈

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

im only serious a little bit 🤠

[@MB-nn3jw]

The windmill and reservoirs were open to the public during the Brisbane Open Weekend, prior to covid. I think it was usually held around October. Admittedly that was only for 2-days out of each year, and they haven’t restarted it.

[@cameronalexander359]

I worked in the Main Roads Building in Spring Hill and became intimate with the area looking for carparks over the years.

[@shellebelle53]

Love love love this ❤ such a walk down memory lane. Yes, I agree with you. The windmill and reservoirs should be open to the public. I nearly spat out my coffee when you said "bite me." That was my go-to comeback in the 80's 😂 You, my friend, are one of the colourful characters of our time. Long after we are all gone, your legacy will remain 😊

[@walkaboutwithrob]

@shellebelle53 Thank you so very much for your kind feedback. I always look forward to your thoughts. I try to inject as much humour into each show as possible as local history can otherwise be a bit of a dry subject. Spoon full of sugar... well, rum works too.

[@shellebelle53]

@@walkaboutwithrob and I thank you for all your videos with your humour 😊

[@nathanaelmeyer7123]

Actually so glad to see another new video from you!! Have definitely become my unexpected favourite KZbin channel please keep it up

[@wildfire8341]

Im interested in the water reservoirs 😂 and the lady outside the church 😂

[@caelenculpeper3180]

I love this video. The only thing I wish you had included was the Springbok Riots of 1971 which occurred right near the Windmill with the Springbok rugby team staying in the Tower Mill hotel. I think that's a very dark but interesting part of our history. :)

[@marieterrycosgrove2102]

One of your best tours. Like your subtle sense of humour . Best wishes.

[@bas4903]

Miss living in Queensland so much history. Lovely place. Don't miss the traffic.

[@jamie8902]

Brilliant, thanks Rob.

[@darkhorse5591]

I feel you so mach on the open buildings topic, another sad example of this is the literal birthplace of our state ( The deanery of St. John's Cathederal ). We so badly need to get with the programme up here we are missing out.

[@ozziecozzie274]

I've got absolutely nothing to say. I agree 100% with every single word you said in this one Rob. So, thank you and well done. That's it. 🤣❤😂🙄

[@iceburg8599]

Great video! I work in Spring Hill every so often, amazing to think how much history is all around us

[@judedavistown]

One of your best videos Rob. Thanks

[@mariehillard1742]

Please don't stop what you are doing! I thoroughly enjoy your informative & entertaining show. Thank you!

[@donaldvanrensburg7959]

I have been ther on the 19/04/2024 pickt up a old claw ring at the back of the water reservoir

[@hoightb]

Whats a claw ring?

[@alicelindores22]

i love my history lesson with you.

[@vv8134]

Ha ha ha love the ending! Great video really enjoyed learning all about the area

[@carolinecow6]

Great Videos Rob. Love everyone of them. I lived in Spring Hill from 1998-1999. Phillips St and from my bedroom window saw the steeple of the church. Now when I visit doctors on Wickham tce, I love to look at the Mill and see the oldness of it all.

[@jessdean5500]

Another excellent video. Thank you Rob a shame about the mill and the reserve not being open to the public.

[@kapparill]

fantastic video as always rob

[@PaulNewman-dn6cg]

Great video Rob! Spring Hill is a fascinating area. Totally agree that the more should be made of the Windmill Tower and reservoirs - I've suggested previously(Courier Mail letter to the editor) more be made of Brisbane's Convict era, the reservoirs would be an ideal place for a Brisbane Convict Era Museum, I've been inside them and the brickwork is stunning and such a centre would compliment the nearby Windmill Tower, one of two surviving Convict built buildings in Brisbane, Also I've been fascinated by how water was supplied to the reservoirs and as you mentioned they were gravity fed with water coming from the Enoggera Reservoir. This pipeline surely was a great feat of Victorian era engineering! Maybe you could do one of your walks retracing its path - were there any pumping stations along the way? I've gone a bit of the way retracing its path and there's some remnants here and there. I think the pipeline came along waterworks road - is the pipe still there? Cheers

[@waylandforge8704]

The 22nd of September 1976 was a Wednesday and I was working in the photographic section at the Main Roads Dept across the street from a small group of shops, including a milk bar where I'd bought my lunch that day, and barbers shop where he shot his first victim with a .22 caliber rifle. One of his victims was the very pretty 13 or 14 year old daughter of the barbers, who helped out in the shop after school sweeping the floor and doing chores. Her father used to cut my hair and I often spoke to her but she was very shy and rarely answered. She was the only child of elderly migrant parents and her father never recovered from the shock of losing his daughter.

[@Ducayneau]

I've stayed in that windmill hotel before too. Bit of a novelty being that it's round instead of box shaped. I was walking along the road up at spring hill late one night after clubbing. Some car sped past, a door flung open, a duffel bag fell out and all I heard was 'get the guns' before the occupant grabbed it and it sped off. This was back in the '90s. Crazy times.

[@janemacintyre9801]

yikes!!

[@daniel-san836]

i stayed in the very same tower last november 2023 you did when you first came to brisbane and i thought of you as i looked out my balcony at the windmill wondering why i hadn't heard any of its significance from you yet, but thought it was only a matter of time until i do! & sure enough!

[@oddlysane6705]

The House Detective is a property researcher in Brisbane. Maybe have a word with her, she knows her stuff.

[@elephantgiftstore]

I believe that comment was for her 😁

[@mikeyhau]

Another great video, Rob. Keep up the good work! 😃

[@AussieSusan1]

Awesome Rob ! Love learning about Brisbane, lived here 50 years now 😃😃👋

[@garthvenn8054]

,,,,Rob's been everywhere man..

[@rose-anngoldhawk7405]

They opened up the old aqua duct in Paddington Sydney and turned it into a beautiful floreal park ! Brisbane used to be ahead of it’s time , now it’s like Melbourne Sports Mad !

[@ManInBlack44]

Hey Rob...I noticed when you did your bit up near the windmill that you seemed to have a bit of a watershed moment?.....😂😂...Ric. ManInBlack...

[@jenlarge9036]

There was also a Dr Sugars at Ballow Chambers who survived. When my doctor, who was Dr. Donald Watson, had a day off, I had Dr. Sugars.

[@donaldvanrensburg7959]

I do metal deteckting ,I ALLWAYS follow your walk around towens ,it give me ideas wher to go thangks mate

[@hoightb]

Great vid and it is a shame the council have not allowed access to the windmill and reservoir.

[@pepelemoko01]

For a long time, Spring Hill, West End, and New Farm were considered no-go areas for most Brisbanites, who favored the outer suburbs, until the 1980s when professionals began purchasing and renovating old heritage houses for a low price.

[@skasev]

Good one Rob!

[@elizabethmorris197]

Love your videos. You were able to get in the Windmill..years and years ago. With the Reservoirs, they were open up to about 5 years ago? I saw quite a few plays there. Probably closed due to safety issues?

[@WalkingandTalkingAussieGirl]

I still haven't been in that windmill!! I wonder if on those Brisbane open days where council opens up some heritage houses etc this windmill is available for tours.

[@TDubya811]

It does open on doors open day, but think spaces limited. The water tanks are still ocassionally used for music events.

[@rhyslauder]

Another informative look at Brisbane. I said G'day to you outside the hospital. I was quite embarrassed that I didn't remember your name. The flying foxes still hang out in the park at times.

[@Mick116]

@07:11 My wife and I were regular parishioners and were married at All Saints' Anglican 20 years ago. Good times, beautiful place.

[@dougstubbs9637]

5:30. That cliff, the old quarry face, was where Qld Police forced hundreds of protesters off during the South African Rugby Sprongboks team tour in 1977. The anti apartheid protests were here because the team was being accommodated in the dormitory of the Terrace Boys School. The Police, Joh’s personal mob of bastards back then, used horses during twilight to shove the bulk of protesters toward that cliff. No official numbers for wounded among the protesters, the media played the game by not reporting the police tactics or injuries. Myself, (M 15yo) my family and friends were extremely lucky to breakout from the main push and not be forced toward the cliff. The lothing, and malcontent I still hold against politicians and police of that era knows no bounds. An extraordinarily backward state of affairs.

[@Sherbet4ever]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@BARNESSHANE713]

Good old Quarry Reserve park used to play there before school at the Shaftesbury Citizenship Centre

[@harryfredricks3627]

Your 26 minute video just took me 90 mintes to watch while I was tracing your footsteps on google maps -

[@The8lack8eard]

Great episode Rob, I love the Spring Hill area, and agree that it's a massive shame the Windmill and Reservoirs aren't open to the public. Not sure about the clickbaity thumbnail though.

[@56music64]

Nice vid. Like the subtle tribute to The Go-betweens, senonomous with Spring Hill. Oh those were the days…The Alliance, saw my son's punk band play there in the downstairs bar

[@travisdraper2411]

BCC are useless. Agree on the closing thoughts completely.

[@jadster3608]

Could you do a Logan Village video man. Loving the history of Brisbane!

[@shellebelle53]

I'm pretty sure Rob has done a video on Logan Village

[@TOM-od1wd]

Great video, full of history.

[@ryanmarto7107]

went inside and in the water tanks behind for open house years and years ago. one of the most interesting locations ever

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Hardly compares to the old Byzantine brick water cisterns under Istanbul. (Complete with fish!) But these old buildings could certainly be put to some better purpose for very little cost as the man says.

[@Dissentient]

I used to run a nightclub downstairs at the Alliance. Lovely building. Edit: Scooby Doo @ 21:56

[@riverland22]

Many years ago, there was a guy who published a book or books about houses, who lived in them, when they were built. Sorry I don't have any more information 😔. I just remember thinking how interesting it would be.

[@94Gidge]

21:16 agreed. Definetly something I would of paid money to go see when i was in the area.

[@notPConPC]

Loving the content.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

It amazes me how many old homes and businesses in brisbane burn down or bulldozed overnight in the 19 years I've lived here. Historic listed building are written in vanishing ink. Council don't seem to give a dam

[@rachelmckell423]

Absolutely love your videos Rob. I'm a Brisbane girl born and bred still here. Love learning history about my home town. Thanks for your efforts in going to all these places. I really enjoy the history. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@walkaboutwithrob]

Thanks indeed for your kind feedback. I personally think local history should be fun and entertaining to learn about, as it can often come across as a rather dry topic.

[@sandramackin9817]

This was packed full of information and so much history with the windmill and the buildings next to it that would be amazing to see inside. Fancy them not being looked after and opened to tourist.. Always wondered about that..

[@esnutaliah]

Bless you for being so nice to that girl. Great episode 🎉🎉🎉

[@walkaboutwithrob]

She was quite lovely to talk to, and has had a truly rough life. We chatted for quite a while once I finished filming outside the church.

[@Foul_Quince]

The most dreadful crimes in Spring Hill were committed by that band playing "No Woman No Cry".

[@fitzroy001]

Hi Rob - they have been opened during 'open house' weekend in the past, but not sure if they will be in the future

[@michellerolph2248]

I always want these videos to go longer - so interesting! Thanks Rob!

[@andrewheaney6858]

Great video , totally agree about the mill and tanks becoming accessible museums to the public 👍

[@AussieAl420]

The Windmill window 😂🤣😂. Looks like a good place to swing the metal detector👍.

[@AwesomeFish12]

Council tends to frown on digging up the grass at historic parks.

[@AussieAl420]

@AwesomeFish12 only Brisbane council 🤣. I'm a professional grass digger, I go at night 🌙 😂 and no one would even know I've been digging old coins n' relics. 👍✌️

[@MicBain]

I know a dude whose dad was injured during that 76 shooting, his name was mentioned in the article shown. Imagine shooting up the place over a model plane club, sheesh.

[@darrenxw3495]

Hahahaha oh look here's where you can see two types of rock, and above it is....something else! The blank look on your face was priceless and not forgetting the "bite me" line either lol

[@walkaboutwithrob]

@darrenxw3495 Thanks! For some reason I had lost my notes on those rocks, so all I could do was be honest. Glad it gave you chuckle!

[@elisekennedy451]

"...and if I've pronounced that incorrectly, bite me!" 😂😂😂 I wasn't expecting that. Keep up the great work!

[@Cameron-d3q]

Keep up the great work mate 👍, I love your video's

[@Solarlube]

WEW. 1:59 pm, 2:05:2024. Really enjoyed your tour Rob, Although I do start wondering why I moved to Ballarat. Well I do know why it's colder here. lol Everywhere you walked I have as well maybe not as close but many, many times.

[@straightedgeredhead]

Look what you have picked up from watching T Rocks! Great doco once again!

[@craig2349]

Thank you for sharing. My wife and I were lucky enough to get to go inside to the reservoir some years ago. I think it was part of an annual open day in Brisbane. Not sure if that still happens.