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A century of political ephemera: A window onto Queensland politics from...
Guest blogger: Dr Lorann Downer – 2016 John Oxley Library Fellow. The Queensland state election of 1989 is famous for bringing down the curtain on 32 years of conservative administration and ushering...
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Aviatrix Jean Batten arrives in Brisbane (1934)
Crowd at Archerfield Aerodrome awaiting the arrival of aviatrix Jean Batten. From Courier-Mail, June 18, 1934 On June 17, 1934, crowds waited expectantly at Brisbane’s Archerfield aerodrome in the...
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Beaumont Estate, Highgate Hill, 1884 (Map of the Week)
State Library of Queensland has an extensive collection of historical maps of Queensland, some of which have been digitised and can be viewed online. Beaumont Estate, Highgate Hill, 1884. John Oxley...
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Gambling and casinos
Guest blogger: Emeritus Professor Peter Spearritt, curator of Freedom Then, Freedom Now. Treasury Casino, Brisbane, 1996. (In copyright). From GL-50 Casino Complex Photograph Albums 1996. John Oxley...
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Mount Pleasant Heights, [Holland Park and Greenslopes], 1918 (Map of the Week)
State Library of Queensland has an extensive collection of historical maps of Queensland, some of which have been digitised and can be viewed online. The heights of Mount Pleasant: Greenslopes and...
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Missing Heritage – The Queensland Railway Times
Ever experienced the terrible disappointment of discovering a gap in our holdings, missing issues which for some reason were never acquired by State Library of Queensland. Sadly, in the case of the...
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NEW ACCESSION: Survey, subdivision and estate sale plans for Glencairn...
State Library of Queensland has recently acquired a set of survey, subdivision and estate sale plans for the Glencairn Estate, Indooroopilly: The estate lies between the Brisbane River and Harts Road,...
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The home movies of Monsignor Bartholomew Frawley
Monsignor Bartholomew Frawley (1904-2002) was born near Toowoomba and spent a few years as a teacher before entering the seminary. He was ordained as a priest in 1930. Following service as a RAAF...
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125th anniversary of South Brisbane Town Hall – History in Pictures
On July 1, 1892, the South Brisbane Municipal Chambers (also known as the South Brisbane Town Hall) were officially opened with a special banquet attended by the Queensland Premier, Sir Samuel...
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Wish you were here – Vintage postcards of Brisbane
Today’s tour of turn-of-the-20th-century Brisbane is brought to you by digitised postcards from our collection, while the commentary is provided by this tourist guide, produced by the Queensland...
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Paddington West Estate, Brisbane, 1884 (Map of the Week)
State Library of Queensland has an extensive collection of historical maps of Queensland, some of which have been digitised and can be viewed online. Paddington West, Brisbane, 1884. John Oxley...
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Queensland Places – Cape York – William Lakeland
Lakeland is a well known locality in Cape York, both in terms of its history as well as being a popular tourist destination. As such, Lakeland is often promoted as the gateway to the Cape. Lakeland...
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Glass-eating escapologist visits Queensland (1928)
Warning – Do not attempt this at home! Cartoon of Sidney Dan. Published in Brisbane’s Daily Standard newspaper, May 3, 1928 In 1928 English escapologist and entertainer Sidney Dan, promoted as “The...
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Castlemaine Perkins Brewery – History in Pictures
Stories have emerged in the press this week casting doubt on the future of the iconic Castlemaine Perkins Brewery in Milton, home of the famous XXXX Bitter. The United Voice union has claimed that...
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Bulimba Hill Estate, Bulimba, 1888 (Map of the Week)
State Library of Queensland has an extensive collection of historical maps of Queensland, some of which have been digitised and can be viewed online. Bulimba Hill Estate, 1888. John Oxley Library,...
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Vale Dr Rod Fisher, Brisbane historian
Last month saw the passing of respected Brisbane historian Dr Rod Fisher in Brazil. Rod was a longstanding member and former president of the Brisbane History Group as well as researching and authoring...
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Television comes to South East Queensland (1959)
On July 1, 1959, television sets went on sale in Queensland for the first time. Retailers had agreed not to sell television sets before this date, so that there would be “orderly marketing”. The...
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Bundaberg State High School now on the Queensland Heritage Register
The Queensland Heritage Council recently announced that several buildings at Bundaberg State High School have been added to the Queensland Heritage Register. The Queensland Heritage Register is a list...
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The Great Sale of Hermit Park, Townsville, 1884 (Map of the Week)
State Library of Queensland has an extensive collection of historical maps of Queensland, some of which have been digitised and can be viewed online. Hermit Park the great sale, Townsville, 1884. John...
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Dayboro settlement celebrates 150 years
Guest contributor: Dayboro District Historical Society President Carmel Bond This year marks 150 years since the small Queensland township of Dayboro was established as a settlement. Situated in the...
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