Talk:Labrador, Queensland

Lockyadoor
I wonder that statement "Labrador is often referred to locals as "Lockyadoor" in reference to the high amount of crime within the area." might not be necessary if a reference or crime stats can't verify it to some degree. (Andys'edtits 08:06, 20 October 2013 (UTC)) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Andys'edtits (talk • contribs)
 * There's two parts to this issue. Firstly, the nickname Lockyadoor needs sources. Secondly, any claims about a higher crime rate needs sources. For the first issue, a quick google search for "labrador lockyadoor" reveals quite a number of mentions of this nickname and a number of them mention crime as the reason. You can certainly add a couple of these sources to support a statement like "Labrador is sometimes referred to as Lockyadoor because of the perception of higher levels of crime in that area". The key word here is "perception" because we are not saying what the actual crime rate is (or isn't). Moving to the second issue. If we want to say "Labrador is sometimes referred to as Lockyadoor because of the higher levels of crime in that area", then yes we need more sources that confirm that Labrador actually has a higher crime rate than other places (probably other parts of the Gold Coast). So, the decision which way to go with it depends on whether or not you can find some reliable sources about the crime rate. If you can't find them, just go with the "perception" version. Either way, it probably doesn't belong in the history section. Kerry (talk) 06:21, 21 October 2013 (UTC)

I could add a few more lines about the state school - but it's not very interesting? (Andys'edtits 15:32, 20 October 2013 (UTC)) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Andys'edtits (talk • contribs)
 * Most schools do have a history page on their web site and Labrador is no exception - see here. I agree that nothing there is terribly exciting about it but it serves as a source for a sentence in the history section (or in a separate education section) along the lines of "Labrador State School was opened on 24 January 1921 with an initial enrolment of 26 pupils [assuming I counted correctly]; Miss May Macpherson was the first head teacher." You could also mention that the school moved to a different location in 1952 (which then begs the question of where it was originally) and the student numbers at that time. An encyclopedia article doesn't have to be exciting, just informative on key points. Kerry (talk) 06:21, 21 October 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for the information above. On the Lockyadoor point, I wasn't to comfortable with any references so have edited to 'perception' point. If the person who wrote it /someone else wants to search for crime stats that would be good, but I'll leave it. I'll focus on the school, as i do have reliable info on it, the sleuthing is an interesting part, not always the article parts. Thanks for your help. --Andys'edtits 09:22, 21 October 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Andys'edtits (talk • --Andys'edtits 12:02, 21 October 2013 (UTC)contribs)

pictures found from Wikimedia commons
--Andys'edtits 09:13, 22 October 2013 (UTC)  I've found these pictures relevant to the text somehow, so I copied details. i don't know which if all are suitable quality and not ready to try page layout and pictures. If someone else is a wiz at it or like doing these, I'd be very thankful. Sorry if I use up white space, Listed chronologically: 1885 Subdivision Plan of land when still considered part of southport. Shows area ‘reserved for gand hotel’ and shows Broad Street, Imperial Parade and Gordon Streets where eventually Labrdor school was located.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:StateLibQld_2_263020_Estate_map_of_Deepwater_Point_Estate,_Southport,_Queensland,_1885.jpg English: Estate map of Deepwater Point Estate, Southport, Queensland, 1885 Estate map showing allotments to be sold on 6 April 1885 by Arthur Martin & Co., auctioneers. The land was surveyed by G. K. Jopp. The plan includes a local sketch. The estate covered an area adjacent to Broad Street, Imperial Parade and Gordon Street. Item is held by John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

Labrador House 1920 Labrador House in Southport, ca. 1920 Timber guesthouse right on the sea front at Southport. The address of the property was 400, Marine Parade, Southport. (Description supplied with photograph.). Item is held by John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:StateLibQld_1_124558_Labrador_House_in_Southport,_ca._1920.jpg

1946 Eileen Hasemann in front of shop at Labrador house https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:StateLibQld_1_124562_Pauls%27_Milk_truck_delivering_on_the_Gold_Coast,_1946.jpg Pauls' Milk truck delivering on the Gold Coast, 1946 Eileen Hasemann on the Pauls' Milk truck with 'Labrador House' in the background. (Description supplied with photograph.). Item is held by John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.

Labrador State School photo 1959, but at current site https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Queensland_State_Archives_6557_Labrador_State_School_Gold_Coast_July_1959.png Labrador State School - Gold Coast. (Original photo caption makes reference to Public Works Department) http://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/Image/DigitalImageDetails.aspx?ImageId=6557	Preferred citation: Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 6557


 * I think the general principle is always to make the article better than it is rather than to try to do the impossible and make it perfect. A few photos (even if a bit ordinary) are still better than no photos. I'd go with the ones that have some relationship to the text of the article, so it would seem the estate map (as the article talks of land sales), Labrador House and the school are all suitable photos to use. The milk truck photo doesn't have much link to the text, so I'd be less inclined to use it. If someone else comes up with some better photos later on, then they can replace these ones, but these seem to be the best available so go with them. Kerry (talk) 19:45, 22 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Thank you for your help, it clarified points for me. --Andrea edits (talk) 10:57, 13 November 2013 (UTC)

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