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Copy print of the construction camp for the workers who completed the new bridge over the Tully River at the Tully Gorge. The new bridge was constructed in the 1950s to serve Cardstone village and the Kareeya Power Station

Copy print of the buildings provided for the construction workers building the Koombooloomba Dam as part of the Tully River Hydro-electric power scheme. Over 900 people lived here during the construction period. The mens’ barracks are in the foreground

Image looking down into the Tully Gorge during the construction of the Tully River Hydro-electric power scheme. Construction took place in the 1950s, with the Kareeya Power Station and the Koombooloomba Dam completing the major works

Black & white original photograph of the offices of the Tully River District Canegrower's Association, Watkins Street, Tully, c.1950s. The staff who work at the offices are standing outside on the pavement. The building was located on the north side of the street just above the Commonwealth Bank

Black and white photograph of the front of Tully State School with the main entrance on the left. The original building on this site burnt down in 1935 and construction of this building began almost immediately. It was completed in 1938. This building is now heritage listed

Tully State School group photograph taken in 1951 (the "High School Top"). Tully Primary School was increased to provide secondary education in 1951 to a Junior standard. A temporary wooden structure served as the classroom. The Tully State High School commenced in 1964

Black and white photograph of a utility truck decorated as part of the May Day parade in Tully in 1951. Rita Sims and Bev Stevens are seated on the roof of the vehicle. The parade of floats passed down Butler Street to the show grounds where a sports programme was organised

Black and white photograph of Silky Oak Creek School building, taken in 1951. This school opened on 1st November 1940. It was located on the western side of the northern highway at Silky Oak. The school closed on 31st December 1974 and the building was used by the Queensland Main Roads Department as offices for a time

Photograph of the Banyan Creek railway bridge

Black and white original photograph of the Cardwell Shire Council Depot, Bryant Street, Tully, known as the Igloo. Depot staff are standing in front of two council graders. Named for it's rounded roof, the Igloo was located adjacent to the fire station. After the new depot was opened on Andersen Street the old igloo was moved to the showgrounds and refurbished. It was officially opened as the JP Byrne Indoor Sports Stadium in 1984