Download or read book A River with a City Problem written by Margaret Cook and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When floods devastated South East Queensland in 2011, who was to blame? Despite the inherent risk of living on a floodplain, most residents had pinned their hopes on Wivenhoe Dam to protect them, and when it failed to do so, dam operators were blamed for the scale of the catastrophic events that followed. A River with a City Problem is a compelling history of floods in the Brisbane River catchment, especially those in 1893, 1974 and 2011. Extensively researched, it highlights the force of nature, the vagaries of politics and the power of community. With many river cities facing urban development challenges, Cook makes a convincing argument for what must change to prevent further tragedy.
Download or read book River Tourism written by Bruce Prideaux and published by CABI. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores river tourism from a range of perspectives including river uses, heritage, management, environmental concerns, and marketing. The book has 15 chapters and an index. The intended readership includes researchers and students of leisure and tourism.
Download or read book 100 Maritime Stories written by David Jones and published by Boolarong Press. This book was released on 2023-02-13 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To commemorate the 200 years since the exploring and naming of the Brisbane River by John Oxley in 1823, David Jones has compiled 100 maritime stories of Queensland. The book is in seven sections covering the early days, colonial era, shipwrecks, wartime and others. Australia’s First Nations people lived in and around the Brisbane River for thousands of years. Though they did not have a name for the entire river, sections of the river were called ‘Meanjin’, ‘Maiwar’ and ‘Toowong’. Other names have been lost over time. Similarly, the Brisbane River was broken up into reaches by the new arrivals. They include Hamilton Reach, Bulimba Reach, Humbug Reach, Shafston Reach, Town Reach and others. The first Europeans to discover the Brisbane River was documented by Thomas Welsby in The Discoverers of the Brisbane River, published in 1913. He states that Richard Parsons, Thomas Pamphlet and John Finnegan were the original discoverers though John Oxley gave them no credit for this. In 200 years the river has been the backbone of the city of Brisbane. Today it is used for trade, tourism, transport, pleasure and Brisbane’s water supply.
Download or read book The Brisbane River written by Peter Davie and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historic Brisbane written by Susanna De Vries and published by Boolarong Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susanna de Vries, award-winning author, and Jake de Vries, former City Architect of Brisbane, have pooled their talents to compile a joint book on the building of Brisbane, which transports us back to the first years of Brisbane’s bleak existence. The book shows the Convict and Officers Barracks and convicts digging roads along what became Queen Street and North Quay. Professional artist Conrad Martens paints the Customs House and Kangaroo Point. The book recounts the effects of Brisbane’s building boom of the 1880s when everyone borrowed money and major buildings like the Mansions, the old Museum, the second wing of the Post Office and the Treasury are completed. In the depression years of the 1890s some Queensland banks and architects go broke. A visiting Canadian artist named Lefèvre Cranstone draws rural Toowong, the Regatt a Hotel and the Toowong Rowing Club. River Road, [later Coronation Drive], once used for droving cattle from Brookfield, becomes a thoroughfare for the carriages of the wealthy from Indooroopilly and Milton.
Download or read book The Brisbane River written by David Gibson and published by Boolarong Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been on the CityCat and wondered what heritage lies beneath the buildings that you are looking at along the river? This book explores the Brisbane River Heritage Trail one section going upstream and the other one downstream. Let the book be your guide. The Brisbane River is the longest river in South East Queensland and flows through the city of Brisbane before emptying in Moreton Bay. From its source around Mt Stanley, 344 kilometres to Moreton Bay, the Brisbane River with its many twists and turns presents the interested travelling public with a series of reaches with names that are at once geographic, historic and of social importance.
Download or read book Brisbane Australia s New World City written by Denver Beanland and published by Boolarong Press. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apart from the history of the old Town Hall and City Hall, this book provides an analysis of Council’s policies and the delivery of services and infrastructure that shaped Brisbane between 1985 and 2013. It provides a permanent record of Council accomplishments during a period of enormous change. Established three months before Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859 one of the first issues that faced the new Brisbane Municipal Council was the need for a Town Hall. This publication brings to life the shortcomings of the old Town Hall and the forty-year battle to erect a more suitable facility, which became City Hall. The odyssey continued in the decade long financial struggle to construct Brisbane’s City Hall following the end of World War I. The Council’s aspirational vision for Brisbane, together with strategies and objectives, that make the city a great place to conduct business, work and live are embraced in the concept Brisbane – Australia’s New World City. Today, not only does Council provide the basic services but also must compete against other major cities, both in Australia and internationally, if Brisbane is to progress and not stagnate. With blue skies, a subtropical climate and outdoor lifestyle, Brisbane is positioned on the world stage as vibrant, innovative, clean and green, a great place to live.
Download or read book The Brisbane River written by John Gladstone Steele and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Marine Dept for the Year written by Queensland. Marine Dept and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Brisbane River Story written by Helen Gregory and published by . This book was released on 1996-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bulletin written by Queensland. Dept. of Forestry and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brisbane Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled on the banks of the Brisbane River, Brisbane is the vibrant capital city of Queensland, Australia. Known for its youthful zeal, stunning natural beauty, and warm climate, Brisbane is a city that effortlessly blends modernity with a laid-back lifestyle. From its bustling urban precincts and lush parklands to its dynamic arts scene and diverse culinary offerings, Brisbane is a city that promises a unique and enriching experience for both locals and visitors. The city of Brisbane, often referred to as "Brissy" by its residents, is the third-largest city in Australia, following Sydney and Melbourne. Its population, which exceeds 2.5 million, is a melting pot of cultures, reflecting the city's welcoming and inclusive spirit. Brisbane's economy is robust, driven by sectors such as technology, finance, education, and tourism, making it a significant economic hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Brisbane's appeal lies in its harmonious blend of urban sophistication and natural charm. The city's skyline, adorned with modern skyscrapers, is complemented by an abundance of green spaces, including the iconic South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. The Brisbane River, meandering through the city, offers a picturesque setting for various recreational activities and forms the heart of the city's identity. As a gateway to some of Queensland's most renowned attractions, such as the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and the Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane is ideally located for those eager to explore Australia's natural wonders. Moreover, the city's extensive transport network, including its well-connected airport, efficient public transport system, and numerous cycling paths, makes getting around Brisbane both convenient and enjoyable.
Download or read book Government Gazette written by New South Wales and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 1366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Meanjin to Brisvegas Snapshots of Brisbane s journey from colonial backwater to new world city written by John Tilston and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-09-14 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes seminal moments in the history of the capital city of Queensland, which in just one generation has grown from country town to vibrant modern metropolis. It had a tough start. It became a separate state with less financial support from London than any other colony in the mighty British Empire. Almost a century later is was briefly the Allied Forces headquarters for the Pacific War, delighting and depressing its citizens in equal measure. Then it had to shake off corruption in high places before it could realise its great potential. There was some intrigue along the way. Early Brisbane society was enlivened by its own aristocratic Lady Di; a gruesome murder started a dynasty; the Battle of Brisbane was hushed-up to maintain morale; and the local 'Rat Pack' played a rather different Joke. Prior to European settlement - as Meanjin - it was a busy meeting place for the many indigenous clans in the Moreton Bay region.
Download or read book Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers written by Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. 39-214 (1874/75-1921/22) have a section 2 containing "Other selected papers"; issued separately, 1923-35, as the institution's Selected engineering papers.
Download or read book Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette written by Australia and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 1568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings and Transactions of the Queensland Branch of the Geographical Society of Australasia written by and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including the proceedings of the Royal Geographic Society of Australasiz, Queensland.
