24/07/2026
Hi All - We had to call off our planned Open Day on the 25th July due to lack of volunteers
Thought you would like some images of post WW2 houses in Caloundra
The period following WW2 represents a social phenomenon. The hardships and rationing following the war were over, there was a population boom, full employment, people could afford holidays, they had cars, roads were improving. There was great optimism, (evidenced by the post war baby boom) and also a building boom, the biggest since the gold rushes.
One outlet for this energy was the continuing story of Australia’s love affair with the beach. Caloundra, due to its proximity to Brisbane, Ipswich & Toowoomba, was a key destination for holiday makers.
The style of building was markedly different from back at home - they were not permanent houses. Often simple beach shacks, but sometimes more elaborate, the common language was informality. It was the next step up from camping. All the ideas of prestige and creation of personal territory could be left at home.. But at the same time, you could have a bit of fun with the modern architecture, new materials and the bright colours of the day.
