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Caboolture 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 ShireThe Morrison family home in the Samford Valley, 1907

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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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War Souvenirs and Trench Art - collection showcase - side 2The Igloos located at ToorbulConstruction of Campbells Pocket Road Mt Mee, ca. 1920sDown the StairsSketch by J.W. Laing of a pioneer homestead called RedhallOld Shire Hall, Gympie Road Strathpine - Renovations (1984-1986)War souvenirs and trench art collection showcase side 3Bert MeredithOfficial opening of the Caboolture Shire Memorial Hall in King Street CabooltureOld North Pine Provisional School building, 1976Lower Esplanade, RedcliffeAerial view of early construction of the APM Petrie Mill, 1952Fry family property at Cedar Creek, late 1920sPetrie Mill - Machine - 1974 - 1 September 1974Duke of Edinburgh VisitDouglas Gomersall - MackayMoreton Bay Region Libraries Facebook Post 13 May 2020 - Library Express5 Men in suits talkingHornibrook BridgeSt Mary's Church of EnglandOrient HouseWararba Creek Bridge after the flood in 1928Southern end of Simons storeSaint Road Ningi, 2020Roadworks in Cashmere (Qld.), 1994Elva Elson2015 Bribie U3A Expansion Part 2Hairy Tales Ebert Parade Lawnton - 14 April 2020 - 5.15pm Hairy Tails dog groomers closure signLocked gate on a road at Mt GloriousSutton Beach Pavilion - 4Honourable K.J. Morris, M.L.A. (right) with Gus GehrmannES&A Bank, Redcliffe, ca. 19691976 Work crewNingi and District Community AssociationShowing the flagCJ'S Pastries - 100 Archer Street WoodfordShopping Town located in King Street CabooltureChristmas Party - Children on merry-go-round2022 Flood - Penson ParkPetrie Mill - Main GateR. LeesSamsonvale Cemetery, August 1988Catholic ChurchSS Koopa leaving a jettyMargate BeachDeception Bay Library - Bayview Terrace Deception Bay - 21 May 2020 - reopening social distancing security gatesSugar cane field, early 1900sHerbert and Elizabeth James FarmHornibrook Bridge and Houghton Highway Bridge Allan and Jean Smith and family, ca. 1990s

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