Port of Brisbane Growth and Wool Trade History
The article traces Brisbane port growth and wool trade, noting imports valued at 4 510653 and exports, with a 1860s to 1940s timeline. It discusses the port’s origin near 1846, early steamship links, and improvements to the entrance and river fairway, including dredging ideas and the bar's navigational challenges. It mentions the ABN and Australasian United Steam Navigation Co and port communications between Brisbane and Moreton Bay.
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Tis Am
Brisbane
Tefan
Fairy
Nolticesin
Teeu
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Syaney
Sisbate
Moreton
Stradbroke
Moreton Wy
Amity Point
John
Sydney-Moreton Bay
Winter River Steam Navigation Co
Aus Wfwlslan Bn, Coy
Fond Brisbane
ABN. Co
Queensland 8S. Co
Australasian United ‘Steam Navigation Co
Port and river works transform Brisbane harbor progress noted
A detailed overview traces 19th and 20th century Brisbane harbor improvements including dredging, river walls, and the opening of transit docks. It cites engineer EA Cullen and the March 1808 plan, the training walls, and the aim to secure deeper water from Att to the New Palm wharves for safer, larger ships. It notes wool trade growth, port entries by Dutch and British vessels, and the Mosel’s large wool cargo as WWI-era context.
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Cullen
EA. Cullen
Hamilton
Maui
Ilso
Srishare
Eveen
Colin
Harbours and Rivers Department
Brisbane
Niewe Holland
Nieuw
Mail Notices and Wharf Development In Brisbane
Readable fragments show mail notices across regions with references to Adelaide and Penang, plus overseas shipping routes from London. The article discusses Brisbane wharf expansion near Hamilton and Hanson Cold Stores, with government approval for land leasing, port improvements, and potential new wharf construction along the river extending toward the mouth.
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Ayorth
Bauth Brisbane Amt
Pritte's Bight
New Farm
Bhuinbi
Hanson
Brisbane
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Berisbane
St Sirti
Uring
Presi Soe
Tas Ang Anderesant
Fou
QUEES
Insurance Angel
Adelaide
Edward Streets
LIFE
Marine
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance CO. Ltd
Australia
L. Currey
Sas
T & G Katablshad
Mutual Life Assurance Society
T&g
Earth
Bent Banus
Orriora
Queensland
Guven & Abert Wirdels
Banders
Thompson
the London Assurance
Fine Marine Accident Mead
Tor Australia
Sydney
Thomas Brown & Sons, Limited
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Dettinbeevemient
Francis Chane
Greaterestalacion
Laport
Sala
Fom
Brava
Brantans
Byassey
Pioralins
Lenin
Dbjoesa
London
Reinga
Rebecca
Moreton Bay
Sunshane
Condon
Betongina
Anit
Iris
Handarson
Bris
Portland
Oregon
United State
la Briabanve
South Briahahe
Courier-Mail
Courier - Mail
Rey
Aim Wana
Sarane Soren
Peren
Aeeoney
Ice
Newnpacers
Nemn
Mawan
Avrang
Weanenday
J¢n
Emma Vin
Fremanne
Ana Corm Serathaird
Marotin
Sania
NEW Realand
AoWagl
Gacaent Orinne
Janu Haem
Europe
Charue
Burns
Philp
Weithen
Taiendul Cog
Traker
J. M. Hamilton
Award Street
Cardens
Cookss
Parhages
Alain
Novamaper
East Indies
R.ms. “Cathay
Stebourne
Res
Taluvis
Nourabsys
Bal
Walsbon
Forres Wrewit
Éalaon
MacDonald Hamilon
Caton
James Patrick & CO. Limited
Newcastle
Syuley
Ana Meourne
Craigend
Carcross
Nixon-Smith's
Martime Bulldogs
Circular Quay
Drew
Orient Line
Royal Mail
Ormonne
Bfibrane
Harcore al Ort
Berthe
Uenlind
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