& HISTORY
BRIBIE THEN
NOW
BONGAREE FORESHORE Here are two views of Bongaree foreshore, looking south from the Jetty in 1920 and 2020
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By Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society
take people on heritage walks around the streets of Bongaree and they are always surprised when they see and hear what Bribie was like years ago. I talk about buildings and sites that have significantly changed over time. The historical society is considering putting informative signs on some significant heritage sites. This article compares photos of many buildings and sites with which you will be familiar. No need for many words of explanation, just interesting photos of some Bribie scenes from 100 years ago.
Leaning Fig 1920
Dancing Hall Bongaree 1920
Bongaree Foreshore 1920
Leaning Fig 2020
Bongaree Foreshore 2020
A big leaning Fig Tree on the foreshore opposite the Bribie Island Bowls Club has been there for at least 200 years, and may have been growing there when Matthew Flinders first
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The Bribie Islander
landed here in 1799.. For many years, before the sea wall was constructed, it was on the sandy beach, with its roots washed by rising tides, which is why it tipped over. DANCE HALL & SCHOOL An old building brought to Bribie in 1922 was placed on the Hill where the Water Tower in the Caravan Park stands today. It served as
Water Tower Site
the Community Hall for all sorts of functions as a Dance Hall on Saturday nights and a School on weekdays. The building was later moved down the hill to become the first Clubhouse for the Bribie Island Bowls Club. STATE SCHOOL The Bribie Island State School built in 1924, was
