whaling

Tangalooma Whaling Station viewed from the water, 1960. Slide by Richard Hopkins, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

The data board, Tangalooma whaling station, 1960. Slide by Richard Hopkins, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Staff quarters, Tangalooma whaling station, 1960. Slide by Richard Hopkins, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Administration offices, Tangalooma Whaling Station, 1960. Slide by Richard Hopkins, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Flensing deck, Tangalooma whaling station, 1960. Slides by Richard Hopkins, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

From whaling to whale watching

The relationship between Queenslanders and whales is a fascinating example of the rapid shift in government and public interests and expectations about the environment.