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ABC podcast: German internees in Australia - WWI

Listen to Phillip Adams' radio interview with Dr Gerard Fisher and Nadine Helmi, authors of the new book "The Enemy at Home: German internees in World War I Australia".

During World War I nearly 7000 so-called ‘enemy aliens’ with German and Austrian heritage were interned in camps in New South Wales. Among the internees was Paul Dubotzki who documented his time in the camp by taking photographs between 1915 to 1919.

ABC podcast: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/latenightlive/stories/2011/3194446.htm

An exhibition of these photographs will be held at the Museum of Sydney from 7 May to 11 September. - http://www.hht.net.au/whats_on/exhibitions/exhibitions/the_enemy_at_home

Showcase of Torres Strait history and culture

Torres Strait Islands: A Celebration

Arts Minister Rachel Nolan has announced what's believed to be a world-first exhibition to be held in Brisbane featuring Torres Strait Islander arts and culture on a size and scale never before brought together.

Uniting all the arts organisations in the South Bank precinct for the first time, the landmark celebration will feature art collections, performances, lectures and activities for all ages from July 1 to October 23.

“Torres Strait Islands: A Celebration is the most extensive and inclusive celebration of Torres Strait Islander arts and culture ever mounted in Australia or anywhere else in the world,” Ms Nolan said.

“It is a huge undertaking with our Cultural Centre organisations — Queensland Museum South Bank, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), State Library of Queensland, Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) — all joining forces,” she said.

For further information on this event check out the Torres Strait Islands: A Celebration website - http://www.tsi.org.au/

ABC podcast: Not just Ned - Irish in Australia

The Australian National Museum in Canberra has just opened a new exhibition called "Not just Ned : the true story of the Irish in Australia". Curator Richard Reid speaks to ABC Radio presenter Richard Aedy about this new exhibtion and the influence of the Irish in Australia.

Listen now at  http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2011/3165453.htm

29 Apr - 16 May The Dayboro Story: the First 100 Years

Dayboro: The First 100 Years is an exhibition looking at the fascinating history of one of Queensland’s prettiest townships.

Find out about the earliest settlers of Rush Creek, Laceys Creek, Mt Pleasant and Fishery Pocket, learn about the businesses that made the town and discover the people who loved to dance ‘til dawn.

The exhibitions runs until 16 May at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Whiteside QLD 4503.

Entry is free.

Opening hours:

Wednesday to Friday 10 am - 3 pm

Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

My address is: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside QLD 4503

My phone number is: (07) 3285 7213

My website is: http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/pinerivers-museum