Stake attention in this memory
The image captures a static outdoor scene at Laugher Park in Toowong, Australia. The central subject is a blue informational sign, prominently displaying "LAUGHER PARK" in yellow text at the top, along with the Brisbane City Council crest. The sign details the "Park History," honoring sisters Janie, Rosie, and Ada Laugher, who moved to the district by 1900. Ada Mary Laugher bought the property that became part of the park, owning it until her death in 1954. The sisters are described as hard-working stalwarts of the Toowong Anglican Church parish for nearly 20 years and supporters of community organizations. Ada was a prizewinning amateur photographer and harpist, supporting Brisbane's cultural scene in the pre-war era and during WWI. The women were members of the Toowong Branch of the Queensland Electoral League, which campaigned for women's voting rights, and all three supported the Toowong Branch of the Red Cross during WWI and WWII. During WWII, Ada rented a shop on her property to the Toowong Red Cross Branch, which baked cakes to raise funds. The sign concludes by stating it was "Officially opened by Cr Peter Matic 28 September 2011." The setting is a park with lush green grass and several large, mature trees providing shade. In the mid-ground, a small black and white bird, likely a magpie, is visible on the grass. The background reveals a metal fence and hints of distant structures. The soft, natural lighting suggests it is either late afternoon or early evening, under fair weather conditions. The original image is rotated to a vertical orientation.
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