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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. 1925Bullock team hauling empty molasses tankers from the Normanby Distillery to the Strathpine Railway Station, ca. 1948

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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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J.F. (Jack) HausmannRugby League gameRedcliffe's Mayor and CouncillorsShelter at the starting line of the BMX track at the Caboolture Sports Complex - 15 Riverview Street CabooltureJanuary 2011 Flood Event - Leis Parade Lawnton washed awayJackson family1920s train along BraesideBefore & After view of Petrie Mill SiteNorth Pine Dam floodgates opened after heavy rain, ca. 1982Maryvale - Machine Control Panel D.C. SectionHornibrook DepotWalter Hill (1820-1904)Construction of Caboolture Park Shopping Centre, ca. 1986Opening of the New Bowen Range in 1951Book of the MonthCement structureCafe InteriorBilly Smith's car crash on Big Hill, ca. 1920Three workers enjoying afternoon teaRon Ferriday (White Shift Dryerman) receiving a gift at a safety awards presentation, 1976Industrial buildingCaboolture Historical Village - Original Council ChambersFire Engine GarageSafe Working Dinner Dance at the APM Hostel, 22 October 1971Mr P. and Mr E. Topp with a load of firewood, 1940Sitting in the sunRedcliffe EsplanadeFernlea AvenueStage 2 of the Pine Rivers Shire Council Administration building being constructed in Strathpine, 1996Framework of the Queensland National Bank under construction in the North Pine Country ParkEnjoying a swimNorth Pine Country Park buildings, ca. 1993Castle Hill Estate, Dohles Rocks Road Murrumba Downs, ca. 1996Schultz familyVisit by the Governor of Queensland - Sir Henry Abel SmithRollo Petrie with group of school children, 1985Samsonvale Cemetery, August 1988Don and Joyce Bond with a horsedrawn harrow at King ScrubHalfway house under constructionLaunch of Tourism Pine RiversMaota Fono Samoan Meeting House in Raymond Street Deception BayMt TibrogarganCrane with Control Cables LiftedView of beach on Bribie IslandOH Hair Ebert Parade Lawnton - 14 April 2020 - Oh Hair stylist closure signNewspaper article - Marched 80 AbreastFire StationGroup of picnickers, ca. 1900The Queen's baton relay for the 18th Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006Lakeside International Raceway, Lakeside Road Kurwongbah, 2006

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