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LOOKING FOR GWEN GILLAM GARMENTS

In 2012 the Queensland Museum is planning a retrospective exhibition on Gwen Gillam one of Brisbanes leading fashion designers in the 1950s and 1960s. 

Her flagship store was in the Brisbane Arcade along side stores in the Grand Central Arcade in Queen Street and the Metro in Albert Street. 

The exhibition will not only focus on the garments she designed, but will also look at the social history of Brisbane during the 1960s.  

The museum is seeking to make contact with Queensland women who still may have Gwen Gillam garments hidden away in their wardrobes.   

If you have such a garment or know someone who may possess such a garment please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or by phone. 

Dr Michael Marendy

Senior Curator Cultures and Histories

queensland museum

po box 3300 | south brisbane bc | queensland 4101 | australiat 07 3840 77732 | f 07 3846 1918 | m 0448 072 944| michael.marendy@qm.qld.gov.au | www.qm.qld.gov.auFind us Facebook  | Follow us Twitter

LOOKING FOR GWEN GILLAM GARMENTS

In 2012 the Queensland Museum is planning a retrospective exhibition on Gwen Gillam one of Brisbanes leading fashion designers in the 1950s and 1960s. 

Her flagship store was in the Brisbane Arcade along side stores in the Grand Central Arcade in Queen Street and the Metro in Albert Street. 

The exhibition will not only focus on the garments she designed, but will also look at the social history of Brisbane during the 1960s.  

The museum is seeking to make contact with Queensland women who still may have Gwen Gillam garments hidden away in their wardrobes.   

If you have such a garment or know someone who may possess such a garment please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or by phone. 

Dr Michael Marendy

Senior Curator Cultures and Histories

queensland museum

po box 3300 | south brisbane bc | queensland 4101 | australiat 07 3840 77732 | f 07 3846 1918 | m 0448 072 944| michael.marendy@qm.qld.gov.au | www.qm.qld.gov.auFind us Facebook  | Follow us Twitter

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: moc.liamg@701rsms

Christmas morning tea with State Director, Mr David Swift

Everyone is invited to attend a Christmas morning tea with the State Director, Mr David Swift of the National Archives of Australia, Brisbane Office.  Here is an opportunity to discuss & to hear what the National Archives of Australia is doing for the next 12 months.  The National Archives of Australia has a large collection of over 30 million records of the Commonwealth Goverment which in part can be accessed on line or through our network of Reading Rooms in each capital city.

National Archives of Australia16 Corporate DriveCANNON HILL  QLD  4170

Starts at 10am for approximately an hour, on Saturday 17th December and is repeated on 21st December 2011.

Plenty of parking on site, handy to Cannon Hill Railway Station.

Bookings: 07-3249 4226

Using Computer Resources at GSQ

The Genealogical Society of QLD Inc.

Using Computer Resources at GSQ

Learn how to use the computer resources at GSQ. -CD’s, paid subscription sites & more.

When:              Monday 19 December 2011 from 10 am to 12:00pm

Where:             GSQ Library38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane QLD

Costs:              Member $20; Non-members $25

This is a hands on course so places are limited.

Book at http://www.gsq.org.au

or post to PO Box 8423, Woolloongabba Qld. 4102

Enquires: phone GSQ on 07) 3891 5085 or email to gsq1@optusnet.com.au

Using Newspapers for Family History

The Genealogical Society of QLD Inc.

Using  Newspapers for Family History

With Paul Mann

Newspapers are a valuable sourcs for family history.  They can provide fascinating information on your family from births, deaths, marriage, social events, family stories and photos.  Learn how newspapers can add value to your research.  This event will include information on online resources.

When:              Saturday 19 November 2011 9:30am to 11:45am

Where:             GSQ Library38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane QLD

Costs:               Member $10; Non-members $13

Book at http://www.gsq.org.au

or post to PO Box 8423, Woolloongabba Qld. 4102

Enquires: phone GSQ on 07) 3891 5085 or email to gsq1@optusnet.com.au

My email is: moc.dnopgib@501nekener

My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane

My phone number is: 07 38915085

My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au

Talk @ SLQ : Documenting Queensland’s wartime heritage

Tripping over concrete slabs: Documenting Queensland’s wartime heritage

Have you ever found weathered concrete structures in the scrub or near the beach in Queensland, and wondered what they were? The Department of Public Works has designed a website: Queensland WWII Historic Places to answer questions about Queensland’s World War II sites.

As part of the project Dr Jack Ford, Brian Rough and Dr Brian Sinclair collected images, maps and information for a number of WWII places in Brisbane and South East Queensland. Join them as they discuss their research methods and the various types of wartime sites they uncovered.

Brian Rough and Jack Ford are both long serving, experienced historians with the Brisbane City Council’s Heritage Unit, and have an interest in military history. Brian was a major contributor to the work Brisbane, 150 Stories: 1859-2009; while Jack has published Allies in a bind: Australia and the Netherlands East Indies in the second World War. Brian Sinclair is a Senior Heritage Officer in the Heritage Branch, Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM). He researches a variety of places nominated for entry in the Queensland Heritage Register, but is particularly fond of military sites. All three have worked together recently as contributors to the multi-author book A Most Promising Corps: Citizen Soldiers in Colonial Queensland, 1860-1903.

When: Wed 16 Nov 2011, 12:30 pm -

Venue:State Library of Queensland, slq Auditorium 2, level 2

Cost: Free

Bookings: No bookings required. Bring your lunch!

http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/calevents/general/talks/port/wartime