Original single plank walkway over Shirley Creek

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Reference numberCLPC-P2466

DETAILS

TitleOriginal single plank walkway over Shirley CreekDescriptionThis is a photograph taken in 1913 of the original single plank walkway (bridge) over Shirley Creek at Bongaree. Shirley Creek was named after William (Bill) Shirley who constructed the first road to cross the Island (from the jetty at Bongaree to the ocean beach at Woorim) in 1923. He also ran a bus service and guest house and was to become Bribie Island's first Councillor. One of the first projects as Councillor he secured Council works to replace the original single plank walkway in 1935.Date1913PhotographerCampbell, VeraCollectorClayton, E.E. (Ted)Record typePhotographFormat typeDigitalOriginal format colourSepia

GEOTAG

Geo coords^[1]Geo address55, Welsby Parade, Bongaree, 4507, Australia

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CollectionCaboolture Library Photographic Collection

CONNECTIONS

PlaceBribie Island (Qld.)Bongaree (Qld.)PersonClayton, E.E. (Ted)Subject (keywords)creeksfootbridgespeoplemen

ACCESS

Access restrictionsRestrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number CLPC-P0001] High resolution copies are unavailable for this image. For permission to use this image for commercial purposes contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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