Q150 displays

27 October to 29 November 2009
Free entry, Level 2

Queensland Museum South Bank is celebrating Q150 with three fascinating displays from Queensland State Archives.

Photograph of the Engine House at Ipswich Railway Workshops c1900, on show as part of the Top 150: Documenting Queensland display.

Top 150: Documenting Queensland

An inspiring visual timeline of the decisions, events, people and places that were instrumental in shaping Queensland's identity including:

• copies of the Letters Patent signed by Queen Victoria which made Queensland a self governing colony
• the invitation to the sod-turning ceremony to mark the construction of the Brisbane to Ipswich railway line dated 18 January 1873
• a map depicting the prickly pear infestation in 1930.

Queensland Firsts

Photograph of railway workshops crossing Chinaman's Creek Bridge c1900, on show as part of the Queensland Firsts display.

Queensland Firsts looks back on the past 150 years and identifies 50 history-defining milestones that shaped the State of Queensland. Inspired by rare archival records, historians reflect on the past 150 years and map the journey that has defined Queensland. This unique exhibition unveils 50 history-defining milestones which were firsts for Queensland and, at times, the world. From the first land rights claim to the world's first general strike, Queensland Firsts promises an intriguing view through the window of Queensland's cultural, economic, political and social soul.

Our Queensland

This display captures the history of our vibrant state through hundreds of photographs from the archives of The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail featuring images of news, lifestyle, sport and feature photographs that will bring back memories for older generations and enlighten younger generations.

From little boys in short pants to musicians, politicians and sport stars, the display takes you back in time to witness many of the people and events that have made our state what it is today.

More than 3,000 historic images of people, places and events can also be viewed online at The Courier Mail's Our Queensland site [new window - external site*].

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