Development

Moving the pub at Esk, c1906. The Central Hotel, Esk, was erected on Shady Creek in 1889-90. In 1906 it was decided to move the hotel a mile further up Ipswich Street. Two bullock teams were used.

Collection John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland image 1867

A culture of exploitation

Our demand for resources has changed the land.

Public art installation, ‘A stencil on a post-industrial landscape: Mt Morgan Goldmine 1882-1990’.

Exploitation: taking and using things from the landscape

People are in their landscape and exploit landscapes.

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.