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The 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 1978Redcliffe BeachRedcliffe JettySeries of proofs - Buildings in the Pine Rivers Shire

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The Moreton Bay Local History Collection captures the history of the Moreton Bay Region, 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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View of DalbyPassengers assembling at Deep Water, Petrie Creek ca. 1910Peninsula FairThe Gynther family at the Yamaha music (piano) awards, 1976Banana Settlement huts, Mt. Mee, ca. 1934Fife BandPresentation to Jake RosenSybil Merton & Frank NortonMill ConstructionThomas Petrie Mural, Strathpine Community Centre, 1998School playshed, North Pine Country Park, ca. 1984Staff attending a functionBrother NoelHistoric building in Dayboro, 1976Lakeside International Raceway, Lakeside Road Kurwongbah, 2006Scarborough Boat HarbourArchie FergusonBribie Island Ocean BeachDelaneys Creek School in 1950Todd's Cottage, North Pine Country Park, late 1980sConstruction and Machinery - Petrie MillRedcliffe ParadeRedcliffe RSLOn holidayRedcliffe Post OfficeClontarf approach to Ted Smout Bridge 2First train on Mill siding1976 Work crewWorking on steel frame construction outside buildingConstruction of cairn commemorating the Brisbane to Gympie Cobb & Co. Coach service, 1987Buildings part of Wantima Country Club, Wright's Homestead, slab barn, creamery and buildings - 1976Working on steel frame construction outside buildingWorking on steel frame construction outside buildingExtensions to the Deception Bay LibraryMoreton Bay Region Libraries Facebook Post 8 March 2021 - Introduction of the Check In Qld appPetrie Mill - Machine - 1974 - 1 September 1974Aubrey Austin's bullock team on Samsonvale Road near Four Mile Creek, ca. 1923Woody Point Special SchoolDance HallRedcliffe AerodromeOfficial launch of the Thomas Petrie Mural, Strathpine Community Centre, 1998Breathing apparatus used by firefightersRedcliffe ParadeStrathpine Drive-in Theatre, ca. 1994Aerial photograph taken overlooking the Les Hughes Sporting Complex on Francis Road Bray ParkConstruction of the Morayfield Road overpass section of the Bruce HighwayMachine Shutdown - 1974 - 2 September 1974February 2022 Floods - Woodford ShowgroundsAerial photograph looking south along the railway line and Gympie Road Lawnton and StrathpineThomas Petrie Mural, Strathpine Community Centre, 1998

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