Australia. Queensland. Department of Ports and Harbours
The Department of Ports and Harbours, a government entity of Queensland, Australia, was responsible for the safety and efficiency of maritime navigation, port infrastructure, and related industries during the colonial era. Reports like this one provided comprehensive accounts of their operational challenges, achievements, and future plans to the colonial government, reflecting the administrative and technical concerns of a burgeoning maritime region in the late 19th century. T. M. Almond served as the Portmaster and Chairman of the Marine Board at the time this report was issued, providing the primary voice and oversight for its contents.
A detailed annual report from the Queensland Department of Ports and Harbours for the fiscal year 1890-1891, documenting the extensive work undertaken to maintain and improve maritime navigation infrastructure across Queensland's coast. It highlights challenges from severe weather, constantly shifting waterways, and the continuous need for dredging, as well as the management of lighthouses, buoys, and pilot services. The report also touches upon the thriving oyster fisheries and proposals for new lighting technologies. It offers a unique glimpse into colonial-era public administration and the vital role of maritime services in a burgeoning region.
本篇「光之對談」由光之居所的花藝師艾薇，與1891年昆士蘭港口與海事部門總監T. M. Almond先生進行一場跨越時空的對話。對談圍繞著1890-91年度的《港口與海事部門報告》展開，深入探討了當時昆士蘭海岸線面臨的嚴峻挑戰，包括頻繁的風暴、航道淤積與海岸侵蝕問題。Almond先生分享了他們如何應對這些自然災害、新技術的引入，以及對蠔業發展的樂觀展望，同時也表達了對缺乏健全立法以應對沉船問題的無奈。透過對話，展現了19世紀末海事官員的務實精神、對職責的堅守，以及人與海洋之間不懈的抗爭與共存。這份對談揭示了報告背後的人文關懷與時代精神，讓冰冷的歷史文件變得鮮活而富有溫度。
Australia. Queensland. Department of Ports and Harbours
The Department of Ports and Harbours, a government entity of Queensland, Australia, was responsible for the safety and efficiency of maritime navigation, port infrastructure, and related industries during the colonial era. Reports like this one provided comprehensive accounts of their operational challenges, achievements, and future plans to the colonial government, reflecting the administrative and technical concerns of a burgeoning maritime region in the late 19th century. T. M. Almond served as the Portmaster and Chairman of the Marine Board at the time this report was issued, providing the primary voice and oversight for its contents.
A detailed annual report from the Queensland Department of Ports and Harbours for the fiscal year 1890-1891, documenting the extensive work undertaken to maintain and improve maritime navigation infrastructure across Queensland's coast. It highlights challenges from severe weather, constantly shifting waterways, and the continuous need for dredging, as well as the management of lighthouses, buoys, and pilot services. The report also touches upon the thriving oyster fisheries and proposals for new lighting technologies. It offers a unique glimpse into colonial-era public administration and the vital role of maritime services in a burgeoning region.