Project Gutenberg 2008-01-27 Public domain in the USA. 263 Australia. Queensland. Department of Ports and Harbours Report on the Department of Ports and Harbours for the Year 1890-91 ]]> "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.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Harbors -- Australia -- Queensland TC Text Australia Browsing: Engineering & Construction Browsing: Reports & Conference Proceedings Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings 87708 2025-06-10T07:51:53.677852 text/html 79839 2020-02-17T14:00:16 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1505056 2008-01-30T17:08:08 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1120590 2025-06-10T07:52:11.463777 application/epub+zip 1118884 2025-06-10T07:52:02.686807 application/epub+zip 929363 2008-01-27T14:52:54 application/pdf 769263 2008-01-27T14:56:46 application/pdf application/zip 92116 2025-06-10T07:51:56.047836 application/epub+zip 1320533 2025-06-10T07:52:14.080772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1311911 2025-06-10T07:52:05.242847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272177 2022-09-11T10:03:02.015143 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75057 2025-06-10T07:51:53.306858 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 74951 2008-01-30T17:02:28 text/plain; charset=utf-8 25601 2008-01-30T17:08:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 74939 2008-01-30T17:03:04 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 25585 2008-01-30T17:08:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 74938 2008-01-30T17:03:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25570 2008-01-30T17:08:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 24207 2025-06-10T07:52:14.238757 application/rdf+xml 24552 2025-06-10T07:51:56.614850 image/jpeg 4491 2025-06-10T07:51:56.328864 image/jpeg 1605260 2025-06-10T07:51:53.714975 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog