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Bilinga

Bilinga

In the 1930s it was considered necessary to build an emergency landing strip south of Brisbane. Read this story

Biggera Waters

Biggera Waters

In 1939, R. G. Oates invested in land backing onto Biggera Creek. Read this story

Arundel

Arundel

As the suburb grew, so did the facilities created to support it. Read this story

Benowa

Benowa

In 1909 the mill was described as being situated in the centre of Benowa Village on an elevated site. Read this story

Anglers Paradise

Anglers Paradise

The Anglers Paradise Development Co consisted of 350 acres of residential land. Read this story

Andrews

Andrews

The Andrews family were instrumental in founding the first Presbyterian Church on the Gold Coast. Read this story

Ormeau

Ormeau

Gold has been discovered at a number of locations in the region. Read this story

Coomera

Coomera

The Binstead family, timber-getters and farmers, settled near a good ford in the river which was accessible except during times of flood. Read this story

Paradise Point

Paradise Point

In 1957, electricity poles were erected within the estate in preparation for power lines to be installed. Read this story

Palm Beach

Palm Beach

By 1925 there were approximately twenty seaside homes on the Palm Beach Estate. Read this story

Alberton

Alberton

In 1880 Carl Rehfeldt established a sugar mill near the junction of the two rivers. Read this story

Advancetown

Advancetown

Advancetown was a halfway point between the ranges and the railway station where the drivers and bullocks rested, ate and drank. Read this story

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