Scientology organisations in Australia: Brisbane

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Church of Scientology
106 Edward Street, Brisbane 4000
phone: (07) 3229 8407
Dianetics: (07) 3229 8602

• Founding date 05 Aug 1982.

Hubbard College of Administration
12b Parkview Street, Milton 4064
phone: (07) 3369 1422

• The HCA Web site listing gives the address - presumably the previous one - as Suite 2, Second Floor, 119 Liechhardt Street (this should probably be 'Leichhardt Street'), Spring Hill 4000; phone (07) 3832 1191.

1. This shot was taken from the Botanic Gardens end of Edward Street, looking back towards the centre of town. The building in question is on the left hand side. You'll recognise it from the next couple of shots.

2. Moving on up Edward Street, we come to the intersection with Mary Street. What a nice view there is across from the corner.

3. Just a little further up, past the local Subway franchise (Yum, big sandwiches!), the tourist suddenly turns around and is confronted with ... does that sign say "Scientology"? They're here too?

There's only one way in, a single door at street level. The offices are on level two. Does the intrepid cameraman venture inside? Not on your life.

4. Further on, we come to the intersection with Charlotte Street and cross over. Now safe from enturbulation, we pause to take one parting shot of the place. What a dump.

5. The Brisbane bOrg, now sans its SCIENTOLOGY sign.

6. The Hubbard College of Administration at Milton, deserted and locked up when I paid them a visit around 13:30 on a Thursday afternoon.

• The photos from the March '97 demo also show the Org off nicely.

• Murray Chapman: Brisbane Org Weakened by Frequent Urination. "I witnessed this recently: several obvious drunks, leaning up against the wall of the Church of Scientology, emptying either their stomachs or their bladders against the foundations. It brought tears to my eyes."

• Neil Muspratt reports the disappearance of the 'Scientology' sign.

• Neil Muspratt on the CoS trying to recruit using job advertisements and 'work available' flyers.

• A Brisbane comparison of the visible presence of Scientology (who claim over eight million members worldwide) and of the Mormons (who actually do have over eight million members worldwide).

• The official CoS page for Brisbane.