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A Unique History: Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland
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| Australian South Sea Islanders are a distinct cultural group who are the descendents of predominantly Melanesian people brought to Queensland between 1863 and 1904 from the Pacific Islands. This Queensland State Archives display features records relating to the recruitment, indenture, deportation and repatriation of South Sea Islanders (late 1800s, early 1900s) and highlights examples of more recent records including enrolment and school records. |
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| Exhibition ID: 6 |
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At Home in New Holland: the Dutch in Queensland
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| The connection between Queensland and the Netherlands started with the landing on Cape York of the Dutch vessel Duyfken in 1606. Since free settlement commenced in 1842 many Dutch people have made Queensland their home. Did you know that the state soccer team, Queensland Roar, are the latest incarnation of the Hollandia team? This exhibition contains photographs, immigration records, examples of land records as well as numerous other items pertaining to the Dutch presence in Queensland. |
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| Exhibition ID: 9 |
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Beach Life
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| Queenslanders love the outdoors and the beach. With plenty of beaches to choose from the Gold Coast to Cape York, this exhibition highlights some of these beautiful places we love to visit. |
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| Exhibition ID: 16 |
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Celebrating 150 years of Warwick
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| Warwick, located on the Condamine River, was declared a municipality in 1861 and was the first free settlement in Queensland after Brisbane. May 25 2011 is the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the municipality of Warwick. This exhibition includes images, architectural drawings and other records from Queensland State Archives' collection which document the history of Warwick. |
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| Exhibition ID: 25 |
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Chinese in Queensland: Stories from the Records
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| Queensland and China have close links dating back to some of the earliest days of the Colony. Chinese in Queensland: Stories from the Records reflects on this relationship and the Chinese community’s contribution to the building of Queensland. The exhibition includes court records, land records, naturalisation documents, photographs and other documents providing insight into the lives and times of Chinese residents in Queensland. |
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| Exhibition ID: 17 |
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Citizens of the World: the Greeks in Queensland
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| Explore the contribution of Queensland’s Greek community to the economic and cultural life of Queensland. From Lady Diamantina Bowen in 1859 to the fun and games of Expo 88, Greeks have been an important part of the fabric of Queensland life. This exhibition includes photographs, newspaper clippings, items relating to the Greek earthquake appeal and many other items which illustrate the Greek presence in Queensland. This exhibition was created for Harmony Day. |
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| Exhibition ID: 8 |
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Colonial Brisbane Heritage Walk
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| Discover a treasure trove of history hidden in Brisbane's streets through the Colonial Brisbane Heritage Walk. |
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| Exhibition ID: 7 |
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Commonwealth Games - The Friendly Games
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| This exhibition includes documents and images from Queensland State Archives' collection relevant to the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane such as: an image of the 1982 Games' mascot, Matilda; images of visiting dignitaries Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip; images of sporting events and medal ceremonies; and, documents relevant to the planning of the 1982 Commonwealth Games. |
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| Exhibition ID: 15 |
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
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| The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has one of the largest collections of Australian native wildlife in the world and was established in 1947 by beekeeper and flower grower Alex Griffiths. In 1976, Alex gifted the Sanctuary to the people of Queensland as a National Trust of Queensland property. |
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| Exhibition ID: 10 |
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Floods: a Queensland story
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| Historically, floods have been a regular occurrence across Queensland. Although floods can have a catastrophic effect on communities, infrastructure, agricultural stock and crops, these disasters can also bring people together as they re-build their communities. This exhibition includes photographs, maps and other documents which illustrate some of Queensland’s floods and their aftermath. |
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| Exhibition ID: 18 |
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