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Redcliffe 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. 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 1978

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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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Land Sales at Deception Bay on 26 December 1931Official Opening of the Petrie Mill, 6 December 1957The 80s - collection showcase - photo 3Mill employees listening to an address from APM Managing Director, John G. WilsonScarborough State School 1925Whale carcassCar parking area at Westfield Strathpine, 1983Caboolture Butter Factory, ca. 1930Original Samsonvale Presbyterian ChurchShelvoke and Drewry W type fire engine (fire truck), 1952Sporting event during the Christmas party at the Lawnton Showgrounds, 1957Nest of Mason WaspNorth Lakes Library - The Corso North Lakes - 08 April 2020 - sanitiser in staff workroom Norton motorbikeA group of men assembled at the Dayboro State School, 25 September 1920Redcliffe Library & GalleryHornibrook ConstructionScaffolding around the construction of the building known as the Caboolture Hub, 4 Hasking Street CabooltureMangrovesSamford men who helped build the Farmers' Hall, 1919George MorrisFire truck at Redcliffe Fire StationThe foyer of the new theatre at Woodford built after the 1937 fireRates Incentive Awards presentation held at Westfield Strathpine, 1993The first studs going up at 10 Vernon StreetWoman and Small BoyCorner Oxley and Anzac AvenuesSir Robert Menzies (Prime Minister of Australia) VisitWoodford Saleyards - 129 Archer Street Woodford - elderly gentleman walking on footpath in front of post and rail fencePalm trees along Burpengary CreekRoyal CoachFlooding of South Pine River, April / May 1996View across the bayMill OperationsPrimary school studentsGus (August Shaw) Gehrmann (1914-2004), 1967Launch of the late Merv Ewart's book, Settlement to Sentiment, at the North Pine Country ParkGrace Lutheran College - 5Bruce Highway Strathpine - 12 May 2020 - Signage - 004Visit by the Governor of Queensland - Sir Henry Abel SmithDeception Bay Library - Bayview Terrace Deception Bay - 15 May 2020 - reopening gatesPeace celebrations, Dayboro, 1918Christmas party, 1958Construction - Petrie Mill - 23 October 1956A visit by ex-servicemen who were members of the United States 1st Cavalry Division, 19881912 Harder lorryChristmas party, 1957An early local delivery transport serviceAerial view of Mill under construction16 men in suits

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