1/17Bridge over the Proserpine River (1973). Picture: Queensland State Archives
Back to the 70s in the Whitsundays and Mackay
Flashy four wheels and wide open roads are a stark contrast to today’s landscapes.
2/17Eimeo Beach, Mackay (1976). Picture: Queensland State Archives
3/17Bowen Shire (1976). Picture: Queensland State Archives
4/17Shute Harbour, Mackay (1973). Picture: Queensland State Archives
5/17Bruce Highway, Mackay - Proserpine (1975). Picture: Queensland State Archives
6/17Owens Creek Road, Mackay (1976). Picture: Queensland State Archives
7/17Mackay Harbour (1974). Picture: Queensland State Archives
8/17Airlie Beach (1976). Picture: Queensland State Archives
9/17Airlie Beach (1974). Picture: Queensland State Archives
10/17Bowen Harbour (1973). Picture: Queensland State Archives
11/17Mackay-Eungella (1976). Picture: Queensland State Archives
12/17Bruce Highway, Proserpine - Bowen (1976). Picture: Queensland State Archives
13/17Bruce Highway, Mackay - Proserpine (1973). Picture: Queensland State Archives
14/17Brandy Creek Bridge (1973). Picture: Queensland State Archives
15/17Bruce Highway, Mackay - Proserpine (1980). Picture: Queensland State Archives
16/17Ron Camm Bridge, Mackay. Picture: Queensland State Archives
17/17Shute Harbour Rd (1976). Picture: Queensland State Archives
Driver trapped on roof as floodwaters rise
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