The Royal Historical Society of Queensland is preparing for our annual history seminar, to be held on Saturday June 21 2014.

“Leichhardt in the 21st Century” will be held during  the morning of 21st June, at the Commissariat Store and an Archaeological excavation, site inspection and accompanying lectures, will be held in the afternoon, from 1pm – 4pm at the Schneider Lecture Theatre, Trade Coast Central, Schneider Road, Eagle Farm.

Map and more information will be available closer to the time. Transport available.

Download the flyer and programme of events here.

To register your attendance please contact the Commissariat Store.

Have your say on the review of the Queensland Heritage Act

The Queensland Government Department of Environment and Heritage Protection is seeking feedback on their discussion paper Our heritage: A collaborative effort – a review of the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.

The paper and submission form are available at this link:

Our heritage: a collaborative effort

The discussion paper proposes changes to Queensland Heritage Act which aim to modernise the Heritage Act and clarify its intent; reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, particularly on heritage property owners and proponents; strengthen legislative protections for Queensland’s heritage places, while also promoting development; and, reinforce the important role played by local government in local heritage protection.

Consultation closes 20 June 2014.