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The Morrison family home in the Samford Valley, 1907Caboolture River Bridge on Morayfield Road, ca. 1920sOpposite the Redcliffe Jetty ca. 1925Bullock 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 Shire

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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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Morgan family, ca. 1940Group photograph - 1978The Gondola returns to Bribie WatersConstruction of the Elson's Passenger Transport Terminal and Freight OfficeStrathpine Library - Station Road Strathpine - 20 April 2020 - Arana Hills returns stored at Strathpine library during renovation and pandemicVisitors and Campers at Deception Bay83 Marine Parade Redcliffe - 4Trees back of South Pine Road with R.L. engraved on itLakeside International Raceway, Lakeside Road Kurwongbah, 2006House on the cornerConstruction of Community Health BuildingPost Office StoresChess ChampionshipLarge group of people pose for photograph in the 1920sPartial view of the Pine Rivers Produce and Saddlery store, Gympie Road Lawnton, early 1980sMethodist Quarterly Board, Caboolture in 1911Woody Point JettyConstruction - Petrie MillMrs Gamgee with the crew of the last trainRedcliffe City Bowls ClubPool Promotion Day at Lawnton Swimming Pool, Gympie Road Lawnton, 1990sJohn Chambers and Florence (Flo) Chambers (nee Arnold)Victoria House ablazeUnveiling of plaque ceremony honouring the United States of America (US) 1st Cavalry Division, 1988Redcliffe JettyThe first shop on Bribie Island was run by Alfred HallBuilding of North StoreChildren crossing at schoolBowls Club Bribie IslandVictoria Avenue Woody PointMachine Shutdown - 1974Anzac Day ParadeCentenary of Local Government (Caboolture Shire) processionThe first truck to drive across Bribie Island, ca. 1920Cattle Dip on Nolan's property, ca. 1925Maurie O'Grady (Fitter)Redcliffe Hospital car park - 9Bribie Island Gaol, situated behind the Police Station, 1991Roof on at Vernon Street - Back viewSams on Suttons Reception LoungeTrain wreck at Narangba Railway Station on 9 June 1970Cladding installed as part of the construction of the building known as the Caboolture Hub, 4 Hasking Street Caboolture Australian Paper Manufacturers (APM) Petrie Mill, under construction, 1950sPine Rivers Shire Council Recycling and Waste Disposal Facility, Old Gympie Road Dakabin (Qld.)North Lakes Library - The Corso North Lakes - 15 May 2020 - reopening loading bay - 002Christmas Party - Children on merry-go-roundNorth Lakes Library - The Corso North Lakes - 15 May 2020 - reopening social distancing stickers counterCrown Hotel, Bradley Street Dayboro, 1976Refreshment booth at the Woodford Show in 1913Mr Charles and Mrs Florence Rutter with their son Len, ca. 1915

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