02419cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000600011324500720017326400510024530000470029633600260034333700260036933800360039550000310043150800710046252014400053353400450197365300390201885600430205799900170210024442UtSlPG20260610133547.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTC1 aAustralia. Queensland. Department of Ports and Harbours10aReport on the Department of Ports and Harbours for the Year 1890-91 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-27  aProduced by Nick Wall, Brisbane, Australia. <nick0252@live.com.au>  a"Report on the Department of Ports and Harbours for the Year 1890-91" is a governmental report authored by T. M. Almond, presenting a comprehensive overview of operational activities and challenges within the Department of Ports and Harbours in Queensland during the late 19th century. This publication serves as a scientific document that details the condition, maintenance, and improvements of ports and harbours, reflecting the industrial and infrastructural development of that era.  The report outlines the significant impacts of heavy gales and floods on various waterways, emphasizing the need for consistent dredging and maintenance of beacons and buoys for safe navigation. The document provides insights into the challenges faced by the department, including sedimentation in rivers, structural changes to lighthouse installations, and the overall state of maritime infrastructure. Key facts, such as the introduction of advanced lighting systems and the necessity for additional vessels to support operational efficiency, are discussed. The report also highlights economic aspects, including the revenue generated from oyster fisheries, which served as a critical part of the local economy during this time. Overall, this report reflects the intricate relationship between natural forces and human efforts in ensuring the safety and reliability of maritime routes in Queensland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHarbors -- Australia -- Queensland40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24442  c65443d65443