Queensland State Archives has a regular program of exhibitions that provide a glimpse into our collections. Exhibitions are on display in the foyer at State Archives at Runcorn, with some also available to view online. It is possible for Community Groups, Associations, Libraries and other agencies to borrow the following exhibitions:
The borrower is to arrange and pay for transportation to their organisation and the return to us at Runcorn. Each exhibition has 3 panels, size: 840mm wide X 2200 high. Each panel has it's own bag weighing 5.4 kg, size: 250mm X 860mm. Total weight for each exhibition is 16.2kg.
Please contact Jocelyn Cuff on 07 3131 7777 for more information.
An exhibition about life in the west as reflected in the historic public
records of Queensland.
Until mid 2009, the 'In the West' exhibition can be seen at QSA
Runcorn. This exhibition depicts a selection of records which relate to
the far western part of Queensland. In the West includes panels on
nature, towns, water, mining and surveyors. Come and visit the
exhibition, check our opening hours
to plan your visit.
The Year of the Built Environment 2004 was a national initiative to raise awareness and understanding of the issues related to the built environment. The exhibition showcases Queensland's built legacy and helps us understand its role in shaping our identity today. Our Built Heritage reflects on the history behind some of our oldest built spaces and celebrates the spirit and ingenuity of some of the State's earliest planners, architects, engineers, builders, labourers and administrators.
Enemies of Paper is an online exhibition by the Preservation Services Branch at QSA to provide you with some helpful hints on caring for your paper records.
In the Flood Fire Famine exhibition, documents recording some of the State’s greatest natural disasters provide a fascinating insight into Queensland history. Rarely seen documents, records and photographs detailing these disasters, such as the catastrophic Clermont floods of 1916, provide a poignant insight into the human cost of devastating events and show how local authorities over the past 150 years have dealt with the aftermath.
The Chinese have contributed to many aspects of the current cultural landscape in Queensland. Chinese settlers have worked on the goldfields, pioneered agricultural industries such as sugar cane, established businesses in many regional and major centres, worked market gardens growing fresh produce for Queensland communities, and positively influenced the development of Queensland cultural traditions. The exhibition includes court records, land records, naturalisation documents, photographs and other documents providing insight into the lives and times of Chinese residents in Queensland.
This exhibition is available for loan. Contact Jocelyn Cuff on 07 3131 7777 for more information.
Explore the contribution of Queensland’s Greek community to the economic and cultural life of Queensland. From Lady Diamantina Bowen in 1859 to the fun and games of Expo 88, Greeks have been an important part of the fabric of Queensland life. This exhibition includes photographs, newspaper clippings, items relating to the Greek earthquake appeal and many other items which illustrate the Greek presence in Queensland.
This exhibition is available for loan. Contact Jocelyn Cuff on 07 3131 7777 for more information.
View the exhibition
The connection between Queensland and the Netherlands started with the landing on Cape York of the Dutch vessel ?Duyfken? in 1606. Since free settlement commenced in 1842 many Dutch people have made Queensland their home. Did you know that the state soccer team, Queensland Roar, are the latest incarnation of the ?Hollandia? team? This exhibition contains photographs, immigration records, examples of land records as well as numerous other items pertaining to the Dutch presence in Queensland.
This exhibition is available for loan. Contact Jocelyn Cuff on 07 3131 7777 for more information.
View the exhibition
Australian South Sea Islanders are a distinct cultural group who are the descendents of predominantly Melanesian people brought to Queensland between 1863 and 1904 from the Pacific Islands. This display features records relating to the recruitment, indenture, deportation and repatriation of South Sea Islanders (late 1800s, early 1900s) and highlights examples of more recent records including enrolment and school records. The examples are indicative of the wealth of historical records held at the Queensland State Archives.
This exhibition is available for loan. Contact Jocelyn Cuff on 07 3131 7777 for more information.
View Panel 1 of the exhibition View Panel 2 of the exhibition View Panel 3 the exhibition
To celebrate the occasion of the gift of the framed Bustard Head Lighthouse Plan, Queensland State Archives has produced a small exhibition highlighting some of the records in the collection which document the history of the Bustard Head Lighthouse.
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