Merthyr is a former suburb of the

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, Australia. It is now a neighbourhood within the suburb of

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centred on Merthyr Road.

History

The area takes its name from the residence ''Merthyr'' of

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in Llewellyn Street overlooking the Brisbane River. He named the house after his birthplace, which was Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. Griffith died in 1920. The Merthyr property was subdivided in 1929. The house was demolished in 1963 as it was too expensive to maintain.

Transport

It is the northside terminus of Tranlink Bus route 196, Fairfield Gardens to City to New Farm (Merthyr). It is also served by route 199, West End to City to New Farm ( Teneriffe Ferry). The nearby stops are Stops 11 and 14 on Merthyr Road depending on direction of travel.

Facilities

There is a small commercial precinct around the intersection of Merthyr Road and Brunswick Street, that includes Merthyr Village.

References

External links

University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Merthyr

Translink Route 193, 195, 196, 197, 199 Timetable
* — 1930 newspaper article on the house ''Merthyr'' by

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