Water Hyacinth, Bremer River, Ipswich, c.1900s

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TitleWater Hyacinth, Bremer River, Ipswich, c1900sDate Createdc.1900sStudioI.X.L. Studio

Location

SuburbIpswichCity & StateIpswich QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

Description

DescriptionHyacinth, a bulbous plant with blue flowers, was originally introduced to Australia as an ornamental from South America in the 1890s. Placed in the garden ponds of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, it soon spread into the river system, making its way to Queensland. Waste from industry along the Bremer River caused abundant levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to build up, creating a perfect environment for hyacinth. In December 1900, the river was choked with raft size floating growths reaching 4ft. in height and creating bridges of foliage that could carry an adult’s weight. The hyacinth reached from the southern bank of the Bremer River, as far as Lynch’s Crossing, through to the Tivoli Bridge, Moore’s Pocket, Waterstown, Bremer Mills, Goodna and around the Junction. The hyacinth became so thick and dense that it caused navigation on the river to come to a halt until it could be cleared. The hyacinth became a recurring problem in the Bremer. This image also shows the rail bridge across the Bremer River, part of the wharf, and a man on a covered pontoon.

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PlacesBremer RiverDefining Tulmur | Defining IpswichBecoming A City: Landscapes & Natural EnvironmentTaxonomy20th Century | 1900s

Subjects

SubjectsHyacinthsWeedsRiversWharfBoatTentMens FashionVegetationTreesRiver Bank

Asset Details

Reference IDqips-2014-02-23-0074Asset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imageColour or Black & White ImageSepiaOrientationLandscapeGenreLandscape & NaturePhysical DescriptionPrintCopyright NoticeThis work was created prior to the 1st January 1955. It has been identified as being free of known restrictions under the Copyright Act 1968.

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I.X.L. Studio

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Ipswich

Places

Bremer River

Defining Tulmur | Defining Ipswich

Becoming A City: Landscapes & Natural Environment

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This work was created prior to the 1st January 1955 or it is an orphan work (photographer unknown) created more than 70 years ago. It has been identified as being free of known restrictions under the Copyright Act 1968. You can use this work without asking permission. Moral rights remain and the work MUST be correctly attributed to its creator (photographer, studio, author, etc.) with acknowledgement of Picture Ipswich as the source of the work. If you require a higher resolution copy of this work, please contact Picture Ipswich.

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Water Hyacinth, Bremer River, Ipswich, c.1900s