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Black and white photograph of the original Murray River Upper State School building, which was constructed in 2004 and was replaced in 1950. It was destroyed by fire in 1955. To the right is the play shed, built by parents and community members soon after the school first opened

Black and white photograph looking south down the main street (highway) of Cardwell. The fencing for the swimming baths can just be seen on the left, and the Marine Hotel is on the right with the post office left of centre. The photo was probably taken in 1941 or 1942

Black and white photograph of the unveiling of a memorial cairn to Brice Henry. The cairn is located some 9 miles from the commencement of the Kirrama Range Road, overlooking the Davidson and Murray River lands. Chairman of Cardwell Shire Council, Brice Henry died in office in 1940. From a pioneer family, he served the shire for many years as councillor and in his work in the cattle fattening industry

Tully State School pupils group photograph: Grade 1, 1941

Sepia photograph of a short wooden jetty and small boat at Dunk Island, possibly Brammo Bay

Tully State school pupils taken in the 1940s. No names were provided with this image

Black and white photograph of a parade at Cardwell. The band is marching north up Victoria Street past the police station and old shire hall. Thought to be an Anzac Day in the 1940s

Sepia photo of a timber truck crossing the Davidson Creek bridge. Ron Flegler was a timber contractor in the 1930s and 1940s

Sepia photograph of Bert Phillips, lathe operator, beside a Kauri Pine log. Bert worked at the Kennedy Standply sawmill and plymill for almost 30 years till the mill closed down in 1973 on its sale to Foxwood. Phillips also served in the RAAF in the Second World War

Hugo Brassey purchased the Dunk Island resort in 1935. This image shows the first posts erected for the building of his house. The Morris family and staff built the house