MacArthur Central Building in Brisbane
From Freepedia
The MacArthur Central Building was established in 1849 on the corner of Queen Street and Edward Street, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
From 1942 to 1944, during World War II, the building housed the South West Pacific Area Headquarters under General Douglas MacArthur. The building was later renamed in his honour.
The statue, above the portico entrance of the Queen Street façade of the building, represents: "Strength, Plenty, Production and Growth".
The Latin motto, which is carved beneath the statue, reads: "AMICUS CERTUS IN RE INCERTA" -- which is translated into English as:
"A SURE FRIEND IN UNCERTAIN TIMES".
Although the motto is appropriate for what were the Pacific Allied Headquarters in Brisbane during World War II, the motto is actually connected to the AMP Insurance Company, whose building it was.
Today the building is a thriving commercial shopping complex, which includes restaurants, a medical centre, pharmacy, newsagency,
book shop, supermarkets and large number of shops.
External links
- MacArthur Central Building website - currently under development
- MacArthur Central Building
