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Mural at St Joseph’s Church, Kangaroo Point, 1948
“I have tried to show the Resurrection like the opening of a flower”, said artist James Wieneke after he had completed his mural at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane in June 1948....
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Collins Estate, [Annerley], 1887 (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. Collins Estate, [Annerley], Brisbane, 1887. John...
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2018 Queensland Memory Awards recipients
The 2018 Queensland Memory Awards were announced during a ceremony at State Library of Queensland on June 7. The Queensland Memory Awards are celebrated annually and acknowledge excellence in research...
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The Hanging Trees (Aboriginal History)
The following blog is in alignment with the Reconciliation 2018 theme, Don’t Keep History A Mystery: Learn. Share. Grow. I was viewing 3127 Anthropological Society of Queensland Records looking for...
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Mr. Jarrot’s Orangery
In 1859 Robert Jarrot senior (b. 21st April 1813, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, d. 9th January 1879, Brisbane Queensland) purchased land at Milton on what is now Sylvan Road. He is listed among...
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Waratah Heights Estate, Salisbury, 1924 (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. Waratah Heights Estate, Salisbury, Brisbane, 1924....
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Kingsford Smith and the first trans-Pacific flight, 1928
People lined up along a Brisbane street to see Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, 1928. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Neg 135100 On June 9, 1928, a massive crowd gathered at Eagle Farm...
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Capturing the history of Brisbane Bushwalkers Club Inc.
Guest blogger: Chris Hall, President of the Brisbane Bushwalkers Club Inc. In June 2017 the biggest walking club in Brisbane embarked on a partnership with the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) to...
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Nundah Highlands Estate, [Nundah / Northgate], 1917 (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. Nundah Highlands Estate, 1917. John Oxley Library,...
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Islands: hidden histories of Queensland’s islands
From Moreton Bay in the south to the Torres Strait in the north, Queensland’s coastline is bejewelled with 1,995 islands. What comes to mind when you think of an “island”? Is it a tropical, green idyll...
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Queensland Places – Mount Adolphus Island – Mori – the Quetta Disaster
The history of Mount Adolphus Island-Mori, although long and varied, is often remembered as the site of one of Queensland’s most tragic events. This event, although taking place where it did by chance...
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Queensland theatre programs donated to State Library
Mrs. Joan Keith recently donated dozens of Queensland theatre programs from the 1950s to State Library of Queensland. Many local theatres are represented including Albert Hall, All Saints Hall, Gowrie...
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Maria, Queen of Childers
In alignment with the NAIDOC 2018 theme – Because of her, we can and the Reconciliation 2018 theme – Don’t keep history a mystery, I have decided to focus on Maria the Queen of Childers. Maria, Queen...
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In their own words – Stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
Because of Her, We Can! is the theme of NAIDOC Week 2018, celebrating the significant role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in our communities. Keep reading to learn about some of the...
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NAIDOC Week – Exploring our ephemera collection
A selection of material from our NAIDOC Week ephemera collection. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland NAIDOC Week celebrations are held annually across Australia to acknowledge the history,...
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Mr. Jarrot’s Orangery
In 1859 Robert Jarrot senior (b. 21st April 1813, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, d. 9th January 1879, Brisbane Queensland) purchased land at Milton on what is now Sylvan Road. He is listed among...
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Loris Williams (1949-2005)
Loris William (2004) Loris Williams was friend of mine. She loved the smell of lavender, her family and was a proud Aboriginal woman with Mulinjali (Beaudesert – father Cyril Williams) and Birra...
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Ernest Duncan: Soldier, Solicitor and State High Old Boy
Guest bloggers Grace Dowdle and Kelsey Frith : 2018 Mittelheuser Interns As part of the 2018 Mittelheuser Internship Program, we had the opportunity to delve into some of the World War II (WWII)...
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Wedding Reception at Nick’s Cafe – Do You Know These People?
Wedding reception at Nick’s Cafe, Elizabeth St., Brisbane, ca. 1950s. A recent donation to the John Oxley Library includes this wonderful photograph of a wedding reception which was held at Nick’s...
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NAIDOC Day : Artist Judy Watson
Judy Watson, photographed by Richard Neylan-Nolan Judy Watson is a Waanyi woman, born in Mundubbera in 1959, who has lived and worked in Queensland most of her life. While the stories passed down to...
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