The story of timber in Queensland is at once a romance and a tragedy—romance because of the variety of timbers that, once cast aside as worthless, are now in demand as beautiful ornamental woods; tragedy because millions of feet of timber were cut and allowed to rot; destroyed as valueless because of the very prodigality of nature. Truly, Queensland is a treasure house of fine woods. In spite of the slaughter of trees ...
Article : 2,368 wordsThe old firm of F. Marsden, of New Sandgate road, Albion, was established in 1886, and has been prominent in the building of Brisbane. Mr. ...
Article : 122 wordsMessrs. Brett and Co., Ltd., whose head office is in Wharf-street, Brisbane, have established a name for themselves for quality timber second ...
Article : 323 wordsThe name of Hancock Bros., Ltd., of North Ipswich, is one of the oldest associated with the history of Queensland's timber trade. The present ...
Article : 312 wordsThe resources of the fine timbers of Queensland are being taken advantage of by Austral Ply Woods, Ltd., who produce some of the finest veneer ...
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Advertising : 659 wordsJames Campbell and Sons, Ltd., have been associated with the timber industry in Queensland for many years, extending back to the ...
Article : 149 wordsSituated on seven acres of ground at Whinstanes, adjacent to the railway line and adjoining the ginnery, is one of the most up-to-date and efficiently ...
Article : 225 wordsRealising the potentialities of the Ipswich and West Moreton district, Mr. Arthur Foote, in 1898, decided to start a machine joinery works, and ...
Article : 256 wordsWhen timber is mentioned, the name of Lahey automatically suggests itself. The name has been one of the most prominent associated with the ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Sat 29 Aug 1931, Page 10
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