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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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Leslie Wilson Home (Queensland Bush Childrens Health Scheme), Prince Edward ParadeCollins family farm at Bunya in the 1930sLand before levellingGuests at the 30th anniversary celebrations, 1987MachineryAustralian cricketers Steve Waugh and Geoff Lawson, ca. late 1980sArcher Street Woodford during the 1999 floodsConstruction of stage two of the Centenary Lakes area, ca. 1980Scotts PointA Grade, Caboolture Rugby League Football Club in 1977Dayboro Railway Centenary - Cnr Williams and Heathwood Street Dayboro - 26 Sep 2020 - COVID safe document display - 001Samford District Bowling Club, July 1987Additions to the Arana Hills Library under construction, 1991Dayboro Railway Centenary - Cnr Williams and Heathwood Street Dayboro - 26 Sep 2020 - COVID safe seating. Minister Nicky Boyd speaking.Scarborough SchoolSvenson Sawmill, ca. 1950sOne Mile Creek at Woodford in floodConstruction of Martin Jonkers Motors in 1985After the Cyclone at BellaraSeafront at RedcliffeBetty McNaughtonJubilee Day in 1951CampShire Centenary celebrations on 10 November 1979JewfishPost Office18 Dayboro Road, Petrie prior to purchase by the Pine Rivers Shire Council in 1992Redcliffe Hospital main entrance - 2Sir Robert Menzies (Prime Minister of Australia) VisitFamily at water's edgeSuttons BeachNewspaper article - Children receiving free bus rides to Strathpine SchoolChristmas Party - Children on merry-go-roundMt Mee Road closed due to road slip after heavy rainfallAlbany Creek cemeteryHerald PressProcession in King Street Caboolture looking west, ca. 1918King Johnny Boat, ca. 1895BuildingDayboro Peace Parade, 1918James' farm at MoorinaBeach and Camping Area at RedcliffeMachinerySuttons BeachG. MewesPicnic GroundsLarge group of workers at the Petrie Mill, 1976Honourable K.J. Morris, M.L.A. and Mr A.S. GehrmannChristmas party with Santa arriving on the Mill's Fire Truck, 1959Scarborough

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