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Bullock team hauling empty molasses tankers from the Normanby Distillery to the Strathpine Railway Station, ca. 1948 Hornibrook Highway ca. 1970Carmody's Royal Hotel in 1978Redcliffe BeachRedcliffe JettySeries of proofs - Buildings in the Pine Rivers ShireThe Morrison family home in the Samford Valley, 1907Caboolture River Bridge on Morayfield Road, ca. 1920sOpposite the Redcliffe Jetty ca. 1925

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The Moreton Bay Local History Collection captures the history of the City of Moreton Bay, showing how our communities and suburbs have grown and changed over time, from the influences of large manufacturers, to the growth of our suburban centres and communities that are along the coastline and D'Aguilar Range.

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Students from Pine Rivers State High School, ca. 1980s1967-1970 Pine Rivers Shire councillorsView from Samsonvale Cemetery, 1988Photographic OutingOpposite the Redcliffe Jetty ca. 1925Caboolture Rural School Prep Class in 1952Wararba CreekMembers of the Caboolture Fishing ClubAnzac Avenue Petrie, 1950sAlbany Creek Road near Albany Creek, ca. late 1980sDave and Mabel Hennessey (nee Bleakley), ca. 1920In the StreetConstruction site of the Albany Creek Aquatic and Recreation Centre (later Albany Creek Leisure Centre)Petrie Mill - Machine - 1974 - 2 September 1974Petrie Mill - Machine - 1974 - 2 September 1974MachinerySamsonvale Cemetery, August 1988Proof Sheets for publication Tracks and Times, 1988 - Proof Sheet 8Norm Williamson was instrumental in moving for a water supply in CabooltureCaboolture Butter Factory, ca. 1920Gardens at Alma Park Zoo, ca. 1990Ray Jones and Sue Jones and Sue's father Mr Doug Petersen, ca. 1990sOriginal single plank walkway over Shirley CreekThomas Strain with his wife Emma Strain (nee Henry) and their familyMummas & DJ Thai Restaurants MargateGun Tower on beach at Woorim on Bribie Island, ca. 1950Golden Jubilee of the Deception Bay State School (1929 to 1979)31 Gordons Crossing Road East, JoynerPetrie Mill - Machine - 1974 - 2 September 1974Shops in Bayview Terrace Deception Bay in 2002Deception Bay Library in 2002Family picnicGeneral StoreFormwork for the construction of the Caboolture Hub, 4 Hasking Street CabooltureScarborough KioskGayundah wreckBay View Hotel10 The Corso, North Lakes commercial building (contains North Lakes Library) carparkRedcliffe BeachPool Promotion Day at Lawnton Swimming Pool, Gympie Road Lawnton, 1990sSir David Nicholson, M.L.A. (left), with Gus Gehrmann (right) during a visit to the Petrie MillBikeway in Arana Hills, ca. 1990Corrigan's StoreCourthouse at Old Petrie Town, North Pine Country Park, ca. 1983Rates Incentive Awards presentation held at Westfield Strathpine, 1993Milking the CowsLetter from Minister for Veterans' AffairsMerryvale jersey heifersMill StoryMt Mee Rifle Club in 1916

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to the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Traditional Custodians, and their elders past, present and emerging.