Over a century ago, in 1920, 18 lots of land were offered for sale in "The Koopa Estate" which was described as "situated on Toorbul Point, frontage to Ningi Creek". The following advertisements give details about these 'seaside farms'.
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The Koopa Estate. For Sale. [Large advertisement] 18 Beautiful Farms, 30 to 85 acres each. Situated on Toorbul Point, frontage to Ningi Creek, within half an hour’s trip by motor boat from Bribie Island. Ideal citrus, pineapple, and banana land, splendid dairying country. All subtropical products grow to perfection. This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a Seaside Farm, in the beautiful locality, easy terms, only 1/10th deposit, 9 years for balance.
The Koopa Estate. For Sale. 18 Beautiful Farms, 30 to 85 Acres Each The Telegraph 23 December 1920 p. 10 |
KOOPA ESTATE, TOORBUL POINT.
The Koopa Estate. Choice farms, 30 to 85 acres, each situated on Toorbul Point, 30 minutes by motor boat from Bribie. Splendid fishing and boating. The Telegraph Sat 29 Jan 1921 p. 16 |
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The Koopa Estate. For Sale. [Large advertisement] 18 Beautiful Farms, 30 to 85 acres each. Situated on Toorbul Point, frontage to Ningi Creek, within half an hour’s trip by motor boat from Bribie Island.
The Telegraph Thu 23 Dec 1920, p. 10 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179641560
The Koopa Estate. [Large advertisement] Choice farms, 30 to 85 acres, each situated on Toorbul Point, 30 minutes by motor boat from Bribie. Splendid fishing and boating.
The Telegraph Sat 29 Jan 1921 p. 16 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180542027
Koopa Estate.
The Telegraph Thu 23 Dec 1920, p. 10 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179641560
Koopa Estate, Toorbul Point.
The Daily Mail Tue 28 Dec 1920, p. 8 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212821088
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Bribie Passage Estate, Toorbul Point - in 1962