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History1850.jpg 1850 to 1885 Brisbane emerged as the main commercial centre in the colony. Water transport was dominant during this time, with ships carrying exports of coal and rural products, and...
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History1888.jpg 1888 Frozen beef trade was introduced in Brisbane creating considerable employment and prosperity in the port. Later that decade a new wave of development began, dominated by the...
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History1960.jpg 1960 to 1970 Two oil refineries were built at the mouth of the Brisbane River to store and refine oil discovered at the Moonie oil fields.