[2] The development of the brick manufacturing industry, given the wide availability of timber in Queensland, has been faced with obstacles.

By 1896 the successful Hoffman mechanical method of brickmaking was established in Australia, and for the first time, quality mass-produced bricks could be bought at prices well below those of the hand-made equivalent.

After one of these closures the Brisbane Brick issued new preference shares to obtain capital to refit and modernise its original plant at Newmarket, and resume manufacturing.

During the war, the Defence Department utilised the Newmarket sheds, kilns and yards to store goods such as clothing, boots and other equipment.

World War II set the brick manufacturing industry back many years, and forced the closure of the company's works at Newmarket.

With the lifting of price controls many companies, Brisbane Brick included, began a concerted drive to make up for what was considered "lost time".

[2] The brick chimney is located along Mina Parade, approximately 40 metres (130 ft) from the road.

On each face of the bottom section of the chimney there are a number of arched recesses, which appear to be decorative elements.

A metallic band running the length of the chimney on its eastern side, appears to be related to deflecting lightning strikes.

[2] Newmarket Brickworks Chimney was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 24 March 2000 having satisfied the following criteria.

The Newmarket Brickworks Chimney is significant as a rare, surviving example of the brick manufacturing industry in Brisbane, and Queensland, in the early part of the 20th century.

At this time, brick makers often struggled for patronage in a state which, predominantly, utilised timber in building construction.

The Newmarket Brickworks Chimney is significant as a rare, surviving example of the brick manufacturing industry in Brisbane, and Queensland, in the early part of the 20th century.

At this time, brick makers often struggled for patronage in a state which, predominantly, utilised timber in building construction.