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What is the background of this historic site? Howard Smith Wharves has called Brisbane’s riverfront home since the 1930’s, built on the banks of New Farm in conjunction with the Story Bridge, and instigated by the Forgan-Smith government to generate employment during the depression. Originally named the Brisbane Central Wharves, the site was then leased by its current namesake, Howard Smith Co Ltd, an Australian coastal shipping company until the 1960’s. The site has had many uses throughout the years, from air-raid shelters during World War II, to a Water Police station. The site became culturally and historically significant as one of the last undeveloped riverfront locations in Brisbane. After remaining vacant for several years, it was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1997. Following the rejection of several redevelopment plans in recent years due to commercial development and flooding concerns, Brisbane City Council requested proposals from interested parties to redevelop the site. In 2014 the preferred candidate was named, and following the development application’s approval, the delicate work commenced to re-vitalise and bring life back to the historic area. Source: www.eplace.com.au/lifestyle/everything-you-need-to-know-a...

Looking South East from N0. 1 Ore Shaft, Urquhart Shaft, headframe towards mount Isa township, known as Townside. Foreground are workshops and then on the right is the recreation reserve, tennis courts and swimming pool. The isa Street bridge can be seen as well as the Argent Hotel.

Bundaberg is known for its Fishing Camps. There are at least 22 of these in the area.

www.aircamp.com.au/visit/bundaberg-qld/campsites/fishing It could be one of these fishing camp sites.

Lake Monduran is known for its great barramundi fishing and is recognized as one of the premier freshwater barramundi fisheries in Queensland. Lake Monduran is located 20km north of Gin Gin on the Bruce Hwy and 4km east along Monduran Dam Road. Deepwater National Park is located 100km from the Bundaberg CBD and has two ideal camping locations – Wreck Rock and Middle Rock. The area is one of the few remaining pristine freshwater catchments on Queensland's east coast. Mingo Crossing is approximately 125km west of Bundaberg via Gin Gin. The area is perfect for all types of water sports including fishing, sailing, skiing, and tubing. Mingo Crossing is surrounded by rural countryside which complements the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and the recreation park sits along the banks of the beautiful Burnett River. Paradise Dam is only 100km southwest of Bundaberg and 35km from the country town of Biggenden. Paradise Dam sits on the beautiful Burnett River and is renowned for freshwater fishing along with other water sports including boating, skiing, tubing, sailing, and swimming. And most likely many more interesting fishing camps, well-known from the past to the present times. Source: www.bundabergnow.com/2020/05/18/great-camping-spots-near-...