Sunday, 14 January 2018

Historical snapshots

 A small collection of historical photos appears in the 2018 edition (#44) of Bribie magazine Holiday Guide & Business Directory (page 31-32) entitled "A Snapshot of Life on Bribie Island in the 1900s".

The following article is reprinted with permission, from 2018 Bribie Holiday Guide & Business Directory published by the Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce.



A SNAPSHOT OF LIFE ON BRIBIE ISLAND IN THE 1900s
Photos courtesy of the Barraud and McMackin families of Bribie Island.

1. Barge arriving at South Bribie Marine, current spot of the VMR in Bellara.

2. Boat Shed in 1928 - these people are standing were the boat ramp is at Bongaree today.

3. Original House in 1928 on Queen Street, Bongaree

4. Dressed for a day at the Beach in 1928.

5. 1947 - High tide at Shirley Creek, the water would come up to the road.

6. Ocean Beach at Woorim in 1947

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2018 edition (#44) of Bribie magazine Holiday Guide & Business Directory (page 31-32) Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce.

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