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Moreton Bay history

Discover the region’s past with libraries, museums and heritage trails, through programs, stories, photographs, books, manuscripts and online resources.

Our Story

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. Search the collection on the Our Story platform.

Caboolture District history

Caboolture has a rich, yet quiet history. With its proximity to Brisbane, capital of the Queensland, Caboolture was one of the first areas of the State opened to European settlement.

Pine Rivers District history

Explore the rich history of the Pine Rivers District, the once open plains filled with trees and vegetation are now buildings and shops supporting modern suburban communities.

Redcliffe District history

Redcliffe, Queensland’s first settlement city, has a rich and varied history.

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