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Our city celebrates 150 years 1859-2009

 

Brisbane 150

2009 marks the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Brisbane. Celebrating this exceptional moment in our history Brisbane City Council will present awe inspiring events all over the city with exhibitions, a wide variety of performances, activities and events highlighting our city, its history and its people.

In 1859 the residents took Brisbane’s future in their hands, successfully petitioning the Governor of New South Wales for Brisbane town to become a municipality. Later that year the first council was established and Brisbane became the capital of the newly formed colony of Queensland.

150 years ago the vision for our city started to take shape by the people who knew it best - its residents.

As we reflect on our past, the present and imagine our future, 2009 will be a year long celebration.

Silky Oak

Museum of Brisbane presents Silky Oak. Silky oak, with its dappled patterning and golden hue, is the timber loved by Queenslanders. Since the 19th … more

Dates Fri 27 March 2009 - Sun 12 July 2009
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Linedancing for exercise, fun and relaxation

Learn to line dance, a fun activity to exercise your body and brain! Second novice beginner lesson is free! Contact: Dallas Line Dancers Bookings are … more

Dates First Tuesday of moth (7 Apr - 1 Sep 09)
Venue Finnish Hall, 62 Newnham Road, Mount Gravatt East

Linedancing for exercise, fun and relaxation

Learn to line dance, a fun activity to exercise your body and brain! Second novice beginner lesson is free! Contact: Dallas Line Dancers Bookings are … more

Dates First Tuesday of moth (7 Apr - 1 Sep 09)
Venue St Marks Anglican Church Hall, Winnetts Road, Daisy Hill

Communities of Faith: Walking Together

What do we believe? What do others believe? Do we share similarities and common experiences? In what ways are our faiths or spiritual beliefs unique… more

Communities of Faith
Dates Wed 29 April 2009 - Sun 2 August 2009
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Linedancing for exercise, fun and relaxation

Learn to line dance, a fun activity to exercise your body and brain! Second novice beginner lesson is free! Contact: Dallas Line Dancers Bookings are … more

Dates First Wednesday of month (6 May - 2 Sep 09)
Venue St Phillips Hall, Cnr Emperor and Cornwall Streets, Buranda

Linedancing for exercise, fun and relaxation

Learn to line dance, a fun activity to exercise your body and brain! Second novice beginner lesson is free! Contact: Dallas Line Dancers Bookings are … more

Dates Selected dates (7 May - 3 Sep 09)
Venue Progress Hall, Hall Road, Springwood

City Machine

Museum of Brisbane presents City Machine… more

Riverside Expressway under construction
Dates Fri 26 June 2009 - Thu 24 December 2009
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Big City Draw Queen Street Mall

Bringing music and drawing together these events will be enjoyable, educational and allow people of all walks of life to participate… more

Dates Sat 27 June 2009 - Thu 9 July 2009
Venue Queen Street Mall, Queen Street, Brisbane City

Free cartoon workshop with Phillip Judd

Phil Judd, of Comic Express Studio is running a one and a half hour cartoon workshop covering drawing basics which include creating cartoon faces and … more

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Dates Mon 6 July 2009
Venue Carindale Library, Carindale Regional Shopping Centre, 1161 Creek Road, Carindale
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Free cartoon workshop with Phillip Judd

Phil Judd, of Comic Express Studio is running a one and a half hour cartoon workshop covering drawing basics which include creating cartoon faces and … more

cartoon character
Dates Tue 7 July 2009
Venue Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside
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About Brisbane 150

Image in banner at top of this page courtesy of John Oxley Library.

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Brisbane in 1959

QTQ 9 30th Special Brisbane in Colour 1959

Brisbane's 150th Anniversary

Brisbane's year-long 150th anniversary launch in the Queen Street Mall.

 
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