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Map of Atherton and Evelyn Tablelands and Oswald’s Track, 1918. Atherton Tablelands is noted as 313,000 acres, Evelyn Tablelands as 111,000 acres. Oswald’s Track to the south of Atherton Tablelands was 157,3000 acres reserved for post World War I soldier settlement. Map shows main towns, railways open and under construction. From Tablelands of North Queensland, 1918. Collection of the Fryer Library, University of Queensland

School children town of Yandina, 1902. Sketch map indicates how far each child in the area must travel to school in Yandina. A total of 21 parents have 48 children who travel between 50 yards and 4½ miles to school. Other children ride, come by train or come by boat and walk to the school. Taken from Yandina school file, Department of Education, Brisbane.  Collection of the Queensland State Archives

Maroochydore military map, 1942. Reproduced by 2/1 Australian Army Topographical Survey Company, November 1942. Surveyed in October 1942 by 3 Australian Field Survey Company with the aid of air photographs.  ‘This map is an official document. If found, it must be handed in to the nearest military headquarters or police station.’ Collection of the Queensland State Archives