Paddington, Queensland
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Paddington is a mainly residential suburb in the inner west of Brisbane, Australia and in common with other suburbs in the area, is located on a number of steep ridges and hills. It was originally settled in the 1860s. Many original and distinctive Queenslander homes can be found in the suburb. Houses are frequently built on stumps, owing to the steep nature of their blocks.
The main thoroughfares of the suburb are Given, La Trobe and Enoggera Terraces. Most shops are located on Given and La Trobe Terraces and Caxton Street. Until December 1968 electric trams initially operated by the Brisbane Tramways Company and later the Brisbane City Council operated along all four thoroughfares. A tram depot was located on La Trobe Terrace between 1915 and 1962, when it was destroyed in one of Brisbane's largest fires. Buses operated by Brisbane Transport continue to serve the suburb.
Prior to 1925 the suburb was administered by the Ithaca Town Council. In that year the Council was amalgamated with 24 other councils to form the Brisbane City Council.
| Brisbane suburbs and localities near Paddington (City of Brisbane) |
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| Ithaca | Red Hill | CBD |
| Bardon | Paddington | Petrie Terrace |
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| Rainworth | Rosalie | Milton |
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