A leisurely tour of river views from the 19th century.
No raging torrents or floods, just peaceful river views.
J. Trackson and friends punting on the upper reaches of the Brisbane River, 1884. John Oxley Library, Trackson Family Photograph Albums.
Halifax Wharf on the Herbert River, c 1885. John Oxley Library.
On the banks of the McIntyre River. State Library of Queensland
Hustons Ferry on the Logan River at Waterford, 1871. John Oxley Library, Watson’s Queensland Photograph Albuns.View of the Balonne River 1877. Reckitt & Mills Photographers, John Oxley Library, Brier Photographs.
Man on a boat on the Brisbane River, 1868, John Oxley Library.
Building a bridge on the Caboolture River, 1874 (or more accurately having lunch during a break in building the bridge), Watson & Co Photographers, John Oxley Library, Watson’s Queensland Photograph Albums.
Boating on the Mary River, 1867, John Oxley Library.
Geddes Ferry on Gympie Road, 1874. Watson & Co Photographers, John Oxley Library, Watson’s Queensland Photograph Albums.
Steamboat “Emilie” on the Seymour River, 1895. Harriet Pettifore Brims, 1864-1939, John Oxley Library, Harriet Brims Collection.
Ship “The Amy” at Yatala Ferry, 1872. John Oxley Library, Daniel Bunce Collection.
Seymour River (undated). nla.obj-147128229, National Library of Australia
Passengers on the Edward Street Ferry, Brisbane 1890, John Oxley Library
Moreton Bay and More 
Some nice history here! Thanks.
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