Commonwealth Games

Brisbane’s 1982 Commonwealth Games bid commences, 1974. The caption to this McCrae cartoon read, ‘“And another thing, Brisbane is noted for its aquatic activities!”’.

Marathon route, Commonwealth Games, 1982

1 January 1981

25 November 2010

Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Marathon route, Commonwealth Games, 1982. From 'The games', Brisbane Telegraph souvenir magazine, 1981. This is the course for the men's marathon. Women athletes were not allowed to compete in the marathon in 1982. Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Commonwealth Games, venue locations, 1982

1 January 1982

25 November 2010

Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Commonwealth Games, venue locations, 1982. From 'The games', Brisbane Telegraph souvenir magazine, 1981. Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

The eventual winner Australian athlete Robert de Castella, Commonwealth Games marathon, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia, 1982.

The sporting landscape

If Queensland was a country it would be among the top ten sporting nations in the world.

Commonwealth Games Baton, 1982

This is the relay baton that carried the message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the Opening Ceremony of the XII Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane from 30 September to 9 October 1982.

Location

Brisbane, QLD

Australia

27° 28' 15.3588" S, 153° 1' 24.6072" E

See map: Google Maps

H16191

Queensland Museum

Brisbane, Queensland

1 January 1982

28 October 2010

Brisbane, QLD

Australia

27° 28' 15.3588" S, 153° 1' 24.6072" E

See map: Google Maps

Dimensions

650mm

60mm