Pleasure

One of the city parks during the Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba, 1982. Slides by John Zwar, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

First prize garden, Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba, 1960. Slides by Gayle Ahearn, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Mount Isa Rodeo, 1965. Slides by Edward Robertson, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Kingaroy Peanut Festival, 1959. A large festival in 1959 commemorated the centenary of Queensland. The festival parade was held in the rain. Floats featured the Perpel Peenut Eater, the Peanut Marketing Board, Men from Mars and Atom Research, marching bands and Miss Peanut Queen. Slides by John Thun, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

Festivals

Queensland's geographical and cultural diversity is reflected in its festivals. From the far north to the west and the south, festivals form a significant part of the economic, cultural and social fabric of the State's towns and cities. Festivals can generate significant income for community groups and businesses. They are often run by volunteer groups, such as Rotary or Apex, or a committee of community members in conjunction with local government.

Cyclists' Road Map, Brisbane and Surrounding Districts, 1896

Brisbane, QLD

Australia

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1 January 1896

5 August 2010

Location

Brisbane, QLD

Australia

See map: Google Maps

Brisbane

Surveyor General's Department

Collection of the National Library of Australia

1 mile to an inch

The Cyclists’ Road Map of Brisbane and Surrounding Districts, 1896 was produced by the Surveyor General’s Department in two sheets and priced at one shilling per sheet. It stated, ‘All roads shown on this map have been ridden over by Officers of the Survey Department’. The map key indicates ‘Roads, Railways, Telegraph Stations, Omnibus Stands and Finger Posts’. It contains comments, speculation and personal observations relating to the state of the roads, amenities and features of the landscape. This is sheet one of two. Collection of the National Library of Australia.

Pleasure

How people enjoy the landscape.