Moreton Bay is a large bay on the east coast of Australia, not far from Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of Queensland's most important coastal resources, and the waters of Moreton Bay are a popular destination for recreational anglers and are used by commercial operators who provide seafood to market.
'Sport and Pastime in Moreton Bay' was written by Thomas Welsby in 1931 and contains information on the regions sport and pastimes, which being preominantly a fishing region, covers activities relating to that.
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Contents:Sharks and Catching Them
Trailing for Mackerel
Story of the Dugong
Another Account
Deep Sea Fishing
Taking a Sugar Bag
Our Fish Food Supply
Advent of the Sea Mullet
A Stranded Whale
A Ship Under Full Sail
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