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Latest Notices
Ever heard of a Nissen hut?
Once Nissen huts or Igloos were the main stay for the War effort during WWII and several hundred were constructed from one end of the state to the other, with many in Brisbane. Few remain today, some has been altered over time.
One hut remains in near WWII condition and that can be found at the Amberley Air Base west of Brisbane and it is now Heritage listed.
The National Archives of Australia is holding a seminar which looks at buildings and sites which have now been recognised as a Commonwealth Heritage Sites and this includes a Nissen Hut. The Seminar will be looking at some other significant Heritage places in Queensland. The Archives hold records and plans for many of the Commonwealth places.
It is a free seminar and will be held from 10am on Wednesday 15 February 2012 and will be repeated on Saturday 18 February 2012. The seminars run for approximately an hour and there is a complimentary morning tea.
National Archives of Australia16 Corporate DriveCANNON HILL QLD 4170
- plenty of parking
- close to Cannon Hill Railway Station
For more information or to make a booking please phone:
Greg Cope - (07) 3249-4204
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Bonds of Sacrifice - WWI Photographs on Flickr
A showcase of images of World War I servicemen.
The National Archives of Australia have been presented with over 500 photographs of World War I servicemen by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The photographs were initially stored in the Imperial War Museum, London.
You can find these photos on Flickr on the National Archives of Australia photostream:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/national-archives-of-australia/
On Flickr there is also a link to the WWI record on Mapping Our Anzacs website. You can also find them on the databases of RecordSearch or Photosearch on the National Archives' Website:
www.naa.gov.au
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More available "Letters received re Moreton Bay 1822-1860"
Letters received Letters received relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland 1822-1860
http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/info/fh/letters
Discover some more of the earliest historical records for Moreton Bay and Queensland.
A further two microfilm reels have been indexed: A2.21 and A2.22. These two reels cover more of the year 1851. The microfilm is held in the Micrographics reading room, Level 3 of the State Library of Queensland.
My website is: www.slq.qld.gov.au
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True inventor of the Volkswagen - became a Jewish refugee
Do you know that the real inventor of the Volkswagen was written out of German history and became a refugee? Josef Ganz is now recognised as being the creator of the Volkswagen - however being a Jew and with German and Hungarian background - he had to flee Germany and eventually was accepted into Australia as a Stateless refugee in 1951...
The Archives is presenting a free seminar on 'Unusual Migrant Journeys' in January. Learn the true story of this remarkable refugee who made Australia home.
The seminar will explore some of the most usual stories of migrants you will ever hear.
It is a free seminar and will be held from 10am on Wednesday 18 Janaury 2012 and will be repeated on Saturday 21 January 2012. The seminars run for approximately an hour and there is a complimentary morning tea.
National Archives of Australia16 Corporate DriveCANNON HILL QLD 4170
- plenty of parking
- close to Cannon Hill Railway Station
For more information or to make a booking please phone:
Mairi Popplewell - (07) 3249-4205
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Commemoration of Pearl disaster 12 Feb 2012
The ferry s.s.Pearl capsized while crossing the Brisbane River February 1896. About 29 people died while about 60 were saved.
This commemoration will be held at the Queensland Maritime Museum (cnr of Stanley and Sidon Sts ) South Bank.
It will commence 3 pm Sunday 12 February overlooking the Brisbane River where the capsize occurred.
Descendants of those involved in the disaster are particularly invited to attend and share their stories.
There will be a collection for a memorial.
If you wish to:
- RSVP
- Find out more about the day and events surrounding the tragedy
- Make a donation to offset expenses
please contact Paul Seto author of 1896 'Pearl' ferry capsizing near Victoria Bridge, Brisbane River (2011).
PO Box 407 MOFFAT BEACH Q AUSTRALIA 4551.
t: 07 5438 1078 e: pseto@bigpond.net.au
My email is: smsr107@gmail.com
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The first immigrant ship direct to Moreton Bay
One hundred and sixty three years ago the Artemisia, the first immigrant ship came direct to Moreton Bay. It arrived in the summer heat near Christmas.
The arrivals were keenly welcomed as a contribution to the labour supply and most were soon employed.
The Moreton Bay Courier was excited and wrote on the 16th December:THE arrival of the first immigrant vessel, direct from England, is an important event in the annals of Moreton Bay-an epoch to be often reverted to by the future historians of the northern colony. For that reason we give the good ship a place of honour in this day's issue, instead of confining our notice of her to the less conspicuous space usually occupied by our shipping intelligence.
A description of this new ship follows and the news of the imminent arrival of the first of Dr Lang's 3 vessels, the Fortitude which came the following February.
Moreton Bay was a rundown former convict colony but the Illustrated London News 12 August 1848 painted a rosier picture with descriptions of this "El Dorado" and "most interesting part of our possessions". The wages were visionary it assured the emigrants. Sketches of the vessel and its passengers were included in this edition. They are also included in Picture Australia http://www.pictureaustralia.org/. The full article is on microfilm at the State Library.
Read the coverage in the Australian papers at Trove http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper
The State Library also holds a diary of a passenger who travelled from Scotland to Deptford and then onto Brisbane.
Do you have a family story related to the Artemisia?If so let us know at genie@slq.qld.gov.au
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