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Brisbane as seen from the steamer Coblenz 1911 visit
On February 1 5 1911 the steamer Coblenz reached Brisbane the capital of Queensland. The narrative praises the city perched along the Brisbane River its climate and thriving port economy with remarks on Darling Downs agriculture and gem wealth. It notes tramways gas lighting and a growing city skyline then departs for German Guinea with eight passengers aboard including one Californian woman.
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Sydney
L Coblenz
Brisbane
Queensland
California
Moreton Bay
Villa City
Great Dividing Range
Darling Downs
Treasury
Parliament House
Moreton Island
Victoria Bridge
Queen Street
Australia
New South Wales
Tropics
New Guinea
German Guinea
Simpsonhafen
Rauhaul
Lloyd
S. S. Coblenz