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Home / Library, Arts and History/History

History

Burdekin Bridge

Find out about the Burdekin's iconic Silver Link.

Local History Collection

What you can find in the local history area at the Burdekin Library

Library Artworks

Interesting facts about the artwork at the Burdekin Library

History of the Burdekin Library

Timeline of the Burdekin Library's history

Images of the Burdekin

How to access our online historical image catalogue

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