Everyone’s Environment grants program – via Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
Members and Affiliated Societies may be interested in the Everyone’s Environment grants program being run through the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. The Everyone’s Environment grants program is a $12 million...
Centenary Day Dinner Gallery
On the 21st of August 1913 The Historical Society of Queensland was founded and to celebrate 100 years a commemorative dinner was held at Tattersalls Club. Thanks to our supporters Claire Walker and Rachael Lovett for musical...
Book Auction Gallery
At our 5th Book Auction hundreds of books went under the hammer and were acquired by new owners. Special thanks to Blocksidge & Ferguson Limited for their ongoing support of this event. [gallery columns="4" link="file"...
Australian History Curriculum 2013 – Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Year 5 Reference Material
The Commissariat Store Museum has the following publications which support the new Australian Year 5 History Curriculum and our Educational School Tours 'The Fell Tyrant or the Suffering Convict' showing the horrid and dreadful suffering of...
2012-2013 Office Bearers
Below is the list of elected members of the Society's Council following the AGM President: Helen McMonagle Honorary Secretary: Ruth Kerr Honorary Treasurer: Barrie Rollason Councillors: Che Aberdeen Denver Beanland Marilyn England Hilary Fisher...
Italian Exhibition Launch details
RHSQ “At Home” – 24 November 2012 Featuring the Grand Opening of The Italian Presence Exhibition, which will run for 18 months. This event will also feature talks from prominent historians on Queensland’s Italian heritage including Dr...
News Update – Journal Dispatched Vol 21. No. 10
Members will find the latest edition of the Queensland History Journal arriving in their letter boxes shortly. Articles in this edition, Volume 21. Number 10 are: Trams in the Tropics - Colin Jones 'Voracious monsters': People, sharks and the...