State Library of Queensland website news

Black Opium fuels debate at the State Library

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:30:00 +1100

A powerful new public artwork by Queensland artist Fiona Foley now adorns the corridors of the State Library of Queensland, revealing a complex story of opium addiction, Aboriginal people and Government control in 19th century Australia.

Voices from the Torres Strait echo at the State Library

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:27:37 +1100

A powerful photographic exhibition Bipotaim: Stories from the Torres Strait opens on 13 February at the State Library of Queensland, offering a rich insight into the oral history of the Torres Strait people.

Image of the week - 8 February 2010

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:16:08 +1100

Bride and groom are seated informally on cushions for the wedding photograph. The bride's dress has a shorter, twenties handkerchief hemline and blouson bodice in the 'flapper' style.

Image number 14970 was chosen as image of the week beginning 8 February 2010 to acknowledge Valentine's Day on 14 February.

Digital stories now in One Search

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:51:45 +1100

All the online digital stories featured on Queensland Stories are now in One Search. Find and watch stories by Queenslanders about Queensland.

Stories are now available in MP4 format and include full-text searchable transcripts.

Colour postcards of Regional Queensland

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:14:02 +1100

See our latest set of images on flickr featuring coloured postcards of various Queensland regional towns. Dating from the 1890s through to 1930 these postcards range from Cooktown in the north, to Roma in the west and the southern border town of Tweed Heads.

slqnews - February edition now available

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:09:30 +1100

This month features The Edge, Bipotaim: Stories from the Torres Strait exhibition, Black Opium Symposium and heaps more......

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Image of the week - 01 February 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:37:26 +1100

Ellerslie House was built by Robert Philp after his marriage in 1878. The homestead was purchased by William John Heatley in the 1930s and renamed Heatley House. Heatley was mayor of Townsville in the 20s and 30s. Today the home is part of the Cathedral School, previously known as St Anne's School.

Image no. API-068-0001-0002 was chosen as Picture of the week beginning 01 February 2010. The image is part of the Robert Philp Illuminated Photograph Album No. API-68 which was presented to Sir Robert by the People's Progressive League, on his retirement from politics. All photographs in the album were taken by W. G. Laurie and have been surrounded with hand drawn and coloured frames created by Charlotte Cameron.

Collections: Food

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:12:49 +1100

See our new collection pages dedicated to Food! Includes cookbooks, recipes, culture, wine and Queensland cookery.

Our collections encompass a variety of formats - books (including some of the state’s oldest cookbooks), digital stories, photographs, archival materials, menus and toast-lists and cover international cuisine and well as the unique contributions made by Queenslanders to the world’s menu.

Behind the Lines - Exhibition extended

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:53:39 +1100

Behind the Lines: the year's best cartoons 2008 has been extended until 14 March.

The exhibition tracks major events of 2008 including Kevin Rudd’s first year in office, ‘Sorry’ Day, the 20/20 summit and the increasing concern over rising fuel costs. Artists include Bill Leak, Cathy Wilcox, John Spooner, David Rowe, Geoff Pryor, David Pope, Mark Knight and First Dog On The Moon.

Now on display in the Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery, level 4. Take a sneak peek - view the virtual exhibition.

State Library open on Australia Day

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:47:44 +1100

The State Library at South Bank will be open as usual this Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January 2010. All services will operate normally between 10am and 5pm.

Image of the week - 25 January 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:52:49 +1100

One group of people are in a boat on the weir whilst another group of people are having a picnic below the weir. Hand coloured postcard.

Negative number 194754 was chosen as Picture of the week beginning 25 January 2010. Leisure activities are a part of Australia Day celebrations.

Tags and comments welcome in One Search

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:46:45 +1100

Tags and comments received from you add value to our records! What are tags and how do I add them?

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Last chance to enter the draw to win!

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:10:46 +1100

Hey kids! Last chance to enter the competitions in the Summer Reading Club. Closing 23 January!

Send in an artwork or book rave, write a whacky fairytale and more.....

Image of the week - 18 January 2010

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:10:34 +1100

Four young ladies pictured from left: Misses Joan Pember, D. Wilson, E. Pember and J. Pullen. All the ladies are wearing large picture hats and elegant dresses. Two of the ladies also have long gloves on and the lady on the right is wearing shorter gloves and has a posy of flowers at her neckline. They are sitting at the boundary fence at the cricket ground in Brisbane. Photograph possibly taken in the late 1940s. Photographer was George Jackman

Image no. 7708-0001-0133 was chosen as Picture of the week beginning 18 January 2010.

Columbia Granger’s Poetry Database now available remotely

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:18:58 +1100

Offsite access is available for e-services members and Queensland Public Library (QPL) account holders.

Apply for an e-services card today!