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James Cook Discovers Australia
Lieutenant James Cook sails to Australia and names Point Lookout. He also names other landmarks across Moreton Bay. -
Cotton Plantation
A cotton plantation was set up at Moongalba, however it was closed shortly after. -
Prosperity Sinking
A ship called Prosperity sank leaving 5 survivors. The ship was carrying sugar machinery for Mourilyan Harbour. -
Point Lookout’s First Tourism Venture
In 1930, Bert Clayton sets up the first tourism venture on South Gorge, Point Lookout. Bert purchased the land and gusts camping in tents initially but later on were accommodated in cabins -
Vehicle Transportation Ferry Service
A ferry called the Amazon (later called the Karboora) starts to transport cars and motor vehicles. It fist landed north of the Dunwich Convict Causeway. -
Lookout Starts To Operate
A barge called Lookout begins to operate. The Myora ferry then later the Moongoolba ferry starts to do runs.