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The Colonial period refers to time spanning from 1788 when the First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay to establish a British colony, and 1901 when the six colonies became the federation known as Australia. At this time European countries were establishing colonies, overseas empires and trading networks, and rivalry between nations was intense.

Plans of the Female Factory

Architectural drawing of Female Factory: Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay 1837

Plan of the Female Factory: Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay 1837

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The Old Windmill, c1840

The Old Windmill, Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, c1840

The Old Windmill, Wickham Terrace, Brisbane c1840

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Brisbane

Andrew Petrie's Residence, 1859

Historic photo of the timber residence of Andrew Petrie

Andrew Petrie's Residence, Queen and Wharf Streets, Brisbane, c 1859

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Brisbane

Predecessor to Lang Park, 1870

Milton looking across the former Paddington Cemetery, c 1870

Milton looking across the former Paddington Cemetery, c. 1870

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Parks and Gardens
Brisbane

Brisbane military barracks, c. 1870

Archer family with horse-drawn carriage in front of Brisbane military barracks.

Archer Household outside Brisbane military barracks, c. 1870

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Pain and gain - the old mill tower, 1933

Aerial view looking down to the old windmill in the foreground and William Jolly Bridge in the distance.

The Old Windmill Tower

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