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The first ferry to Toowong was established from Hill End in 1876. It landed at Toowong close to where the Regatta Hotel is situated on Coronation Drive. It allowed residents from Hill End to shop at the growing village of Toowong or meet the train and travel to Ipswich and beyond.
Citations
Toowong History Group Inc.
Image Citations
Cross River Ferry. Toowong History Group
Map References
QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 5 chains to the inch. City of Brisbane. 5 chains to the inch. Government Engraving, and Lithographic Office, Brisbane. 634496