Ham and Charles Walker; and the Carpenters and Carriage Builders are Angus and John Mclnnis , John Godfrey , James Wood , Isaac Turner , and James Costello ." Southport 's economy changed greatly early in the present century. The Hillsborough Bridge erection a mile north of the Ferry wharf caused Southport to be bypassed and its growth slowed. There was less demand for businesses and services on the south side of the river. The popularity of "seaside villas" has, however, steadily grown around Rosebank , Langley and Keppoch 's safe beaches. A quiet residential and small farming area, Southport has experienced a new building boom in the last decade. Old photos of Southport in summer and winter. Above, Adele June and Ruth Pip- py; below, Ern Burke. 15