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Before the roads took over, Brisbane’s pine and hardwood were rafted down Moggill Creek. The bank is covered with logs ranked for the water, with teams and a creek pool at the right.
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-27.4902, 152.8958
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1891
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Rafting ground, Moggill Creek, ca.1891 - Timber Logging Industry
Rafting ground, Moggill Creek, ca.1891
1891
Explore the historic rafting ground at Moggill Creek, ca.1891, where Brisbane's pine and hardwood were prepared for transport before the rise of local roads.
Before the roads took over, Brisbane’s pine and hardwood were rafted down Moggill Creek. The bank is covered with logs ranked for the water, with teams and a creek pool at the right.
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