Moreton Bay

New England, in the northern portion of which their father's station was situated, is separated from what was then known as the Moreton Bay district by a geographical boundary, formed by the peculiar face of the country; consisting of stony plains and bare ridges, and establishing a natural division in the courses of the rivers, the routes of traffic, and the intercourse of the people.

Fern Vale (Volume 1) or the Queensland Squatter Colin Munro

Moreton Bay, which is situated on the eastern shore of the Australian continent, about five hundred miles north of Sydney, was first settled as a penal colony in the year 1824, and retained its position, as one of the vilest hells and sinks of iniquity, until the year 1842; when, to satisfy the enterprizing demand of the settlers for new country to occupy with their herds, convicts were withdrawn, and the district thrown open to free settlement.

Fern Vale (Volume 1) or the Queensland Squatter Colin Munro

It eventually became clear that the dam had filled to 190% of its capacity, and the authorities realised with sinking hearts not only that the floodgates would have to be opened, but that the opening would coincide with a king tide in Moreton Bay.

Australian floods: Why were we so surprised? 2011

It eventually became clear that the dam had filled to 190% of its capacity, and the authorities realised with sinking hearts not only that the floodgates would have to be opened, but that the opening would coincide with a king tide in Moreton Bay.

Australian floods: Why were we so surprised? 2011

In Brisbane, residents were warily watching the Brisbane River, which winds through the city before emptying into Moreton Bay.

Australian Flood Threatens Brisbane David Fickling 2011

The rest is vanilla milkshakes and bats in the Moreton Bay figs.

ready to go home 2010

The capoeira and circus performances would have passed muster in the Mission, more or less, but the laser show in the Moreton Bay figs was genuinely wonderful.

and i sang, “julia’s uncle has laser beams!” 2010

The capoeira and circus performances would have passed muster in the Mission, more or less, but the laser show in the Moreton Bay figs was genuinely wonderful.

Yatima » 2010 » January 2010

The rest is vanilla milkshakes and bats in the Moreton Bay figs.

Yatima » 2010 » January 2010

From the coast to Kempsey, we passed huge Moreton Bay figs standing in the fields, parrots on the wing and wooden bungalows.

Wildwood Roger Deakin 2009