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# Professional Historians Association (Queensland)

Professional Historians Association (Queensland)

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## Posts

- [e-Bulletin](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-area/e-bulletin/)
- [OTHER HISTORIES, OTHER AUDIENCES: NATIONAL CONFERENCE](https://qldhistorians.org.au/other-histories-other-audiences-national-conference/) - PHA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2023 OTHER HISTORIES, OTHER AUDIENCES 16-17 September 2023 | Adelaide, South Australia On 16 and 17 September 2023, PHA members from around Australia convened in Adelaide, South Australia, for the national conference. The theme of the conference is OTHER HISTORIES: OTHER AUDIENCES. The conference showcased the diversity of work undertaken by professional historians
- [BURSARIES AVAILABLE: PHA NATIONAL CONFERENCE](https://qldhistorians.org.au/bursaries-available-pha-national-conference/) - A number of bursaries are available for PHA members to attend the National Conference in Adelaide in September 2023. PHA Qld Bursaries PHA Qld is offering two $300 bursaries for PHA Qld members to attend the conference. These are primarily for new graduates or early career historians to put towards any conference-related expenses (such as travel, registration
- [PHA QLD MEMBER TO DELIVER WILSON HISTORY ORATION](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-member-to-deliver-wilson-history-oration/) - ‘INUNDATED’: FLOODS, HISTORY, AND HIGH WATER An oration by Dr Margaret Cook At the second annual Wilson History Oration, eminent environmental historian and PHA Qld member Dr Margaret Cook will explore the ways historians can engage with the public, the media, other professions, and policy makers. In discussing her work on floods, she will highlight
- [2022 JOHN AND RUTH KERR MEDALS OF DISTINCTION:](https://qldhistorians.org.au/2022-john-and-ruth-kerr-medals-of-distinction/) - Dr Ian Howie-Willis Dr Ian Howie-Willis is an independent professional historian with more than five decades of experience in the research and writing of Australian history. He has published in four separate domains - Indigenous history; military history; pre-hospital history; and the history of Papua-New Guinea. He is the author or co-author of more than
- [HISTORY TRANSMITTED: ONLINE CONFERENCE](https://qldhistorians.org.au/history-transmitted-online-conference/) - We are excited to present History Transmitted – our upcoming Online Conference for Professional Historians running from Saturday 18 September until Sunday 19 September 2021.
- [MEMBERS WORK: UNEARTHING OUR CONVICT PAST](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-unearthing-our-convict-past/) - PHA Qld member Jan Richardson has been awarded a Visiting Fellowship with the Harry Gentle Resource Centre at Griffith University, which supports research on Queensland’s pre-1859 history, including that of the region’s First Nations people, the Moreton Bay penal settlement (1824-1839) and the free settlement era from 1842. Her project, “Offenders, paupers and ‘pioneers’: Convict
- [MEMBERS WORK: THOMAS JOHN DOMVILLE TAYLOR](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-thomas-john-domville-taylor/) - As a part of his research into the art of Queensland before 1859, PHA Qld member Timothy Roberts has looked into the life and work of early Darling Downs squatter Thomas John Domville Taylor.Taylor arrived on the Downs by 1842 and was one of the earliest European settlers to visually record the landscape in which he
- [PHA QLD TURNS 30!](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-turns-30/) - A group of PHA Qld members and guests met at the FoodConnect Shed in Salisbury on 11 October for a day of celebration. Held in conjunction with the Association's Annual General Meeting, the day began with an overview of the precinct and its connections to Brisbane's wartime and manufacturing history, led by PHA Qld member
- [MEMBERS WORK: BRISBANE RIVER IN THE SPOTLIGHT](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-brisbane-river-in-the-spotlight/) - At the November meeting of the New Farm & Districts Historical Society, PHA Qld member Margaret Cook delivered a presentation on the Brisbane River. The NFDHS has kept an audiovisual record of the presentation, which is available to view here.
- [QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS](https://qldhistorians.org.au/queensland-literary-awards/) - PHA Qld member Margaret Cook's book "A River with a City Problem" has been shortlisted for the 2020 The Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award as a part of the Queensland Literary Awards.Follow the link to see the shortlisted titles, and vote for your favourite. All titles are available at the The
- [MEMBERS WORK: FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-friendship-and-community/) - PHA Qld member Timothy Roberts contributed to the exhibition Friendship as a Way of Life, displayed at UNSW Galleries, Sydney, 8 May - 21 November 2020. In July, Roberts presented an illustrated talk on the politics, culture and histories of motor clubs in Australia. These clubs for same-sex attracted men were able to connect socially,
- [MEMBERS WORK: PICTURING THE NORTH](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-picturing-the-north/) - In June 2020, PHA Qld member Timothy Roberts delivered a presentation to the Queensland State Archives on artistic representations connected to Queensland before 1859. The lecture illustrates some highlights of early art in Queensland, emphasising the themes of exploration, establishment, and edification. This visual journey through Queensland’s history begins with artists who were inspired to
- [PHA 2020 CONFERENCE: HISTORY TRANSMITTED - CONNECT - CONSIDER - CHALLENGE](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-2020-conference-history-transmitted-connect-consider-challenge/) - Professional Historians Association (Qld) Inc. is proud to announce the next Professional Historians Association conference will be held in Brisbane. Due to COVID-19, the conference will not proceed on the scheduled dates originally advertised. We will provide an update later in the year after reviewing Federal Government travel and public gathering restrictions, and will communicate
- [MEMBERS WORK: QUEER OBJECTS](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-queer-objects/) - A powder puff used in a criminal prosecution; a set of slides from an international holiday; the humble telephone and the not-so-modest Speedo are all put on the spotlight in Queer Objects, a new book edited by Chris Brickell and Judith Collard, published by University of Otago Press in collaboration with Manchester University Press and
- [QUEENSLAND ATLAS OF RELIGION PhD SCHOLARSHIPS](https://qldhistorians.org.au/queensland-atlas-of-religion-phd-scholarships/) - The Queensland Atlas of Religion (QAR) is an exciting new project based in the University of Queensland’s School of Historical & Philosophical Inquiry (St Lucia campus, Brisbane). The QAR project was awarded ARC Linkage funding this year for three years, and will analyse and document patterns of religious diversity in Queensland presently and in the
- [HARRY GENTLE RESOURCE CENTRE 2019 LECTURE SERIES](https://qldhistorians.org.au/harry-gentle-resource-centre-2019-lecture-series/) - On 18 October 2019, Queensland State Archives with the Griffith University Harry Gentle Resource Centre presented a seminar by Dr Annemarie McLaren titled Peopling Place: Transcribing Sources for Brisbane’s Zion Hill Mission. A large audience, including descendants of the founding German missionaries, heard Annemarie discuss some of her initial findings from transcribing pages of documents
- [MEMBERS WORK: BATTLE OF ONE TREE HILL](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-battle-of-one-tree-hill/) - Continuing their ongoing research into frontier violence in Queensland, PHA Qld members Ray Kerkhove and Frank Uhr are publishing a new book on the Battle of One Tree Hill. The book will be launched at an event commemorating the resistance campaign, to be held at the Bill Gould Lookout, Toowoomba on Friday 13 September at
- [MEMBERS WORK: A RIVER WITH A CITY PROBLEM](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-a-river-with-a-city-problem/) - PHA Qld congratulates Dr Margaret Cook on her book A River with a City Problem: a history of Brisbane floods, recently published by University of Queensland Press. The book tells a compelling history of floods in the Brisbane River catchment, especially those in 1893, 1974 and 2011. Extensively researched, it highlights the force of nature, the vagaries of
- [TIMOTHY ROBERTS APPOINTED AS A HARRY GENTLE RESOURCE CENTRE VISITING FELLOW](https://qldhistorians.org.au/timothy-roberts-appointed-as-a-harry-gentle-resource-centre-visiting-fellow/) - The Harry Gentle Rresource Centre is delighted to welcome PHA Qld member Tim Roberts as 2019 Visiting Fellow. Tim is a specialist in Australian art heritage, decorative arts and material culture to 1945 and is an experienced researcher and guest speaker..Tim’s project, Picturing the North: Representing Queensland before 1859, is the first major exploration of the
- [MEMBERS WORK: LEBANESE THREADS](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-lebanese-threads/) - PHA Qld congratulates Dr Anne Monsour on her new project, A CONTINUOUS THREAD: THE LEBANESE PRESENCE IN SOUTH BRISBANE, WOOLLOONGABBA AND WEST END, which is proudly funded through the Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor’s Helen Taylor Research Award for local history and also supported by the Australian Lebanese Historical Society (ALHS).Tracing the connecting thread from the early
- [MEMBERS WORK: RECOLLECTING MASSACRES](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-recollecting-massacres/) - PHA Qld member Tim Bottoms has recently completed a new digital project titled Massacre Recollections: Elders Stories of the Frontier Wars in FNQ. In this video, Bottoms has worked with a number of indigenous elders to recount specific acts of frontier violence. Accounts are recorded from the late Kenny Jimmy from Kowanyama, Jack Muriata (Girramay), David
- [2018 JOHN DOUGLAS KERR MEDAL OF DISTINCTION: DR BILL METCALF](https://qldhistorians.org.au/2018-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-dr-bill-metcalf/) - The Royal Historical Society of Queensland and the Professional Historians Association (Qld) Inc are pleased to award the 2018 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction to Dr William Metcalf. Dr Metcalf has produced a prodigious body of work across a research career spanning over four decades. He has advanced the study of Queensland and Australian
- [CALL FOR PAPERS: BEFORE MARDI GRAS - GAY+ IN THE 1970s](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-before-mardi-gras-gay-in-the-1970s/) - The Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives is pleased to announce that our 19th history conference will be held on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November 2019 at the Australian National University, Canberra . The event is proudly supported by the ACT Government Office for LGBTIQ Affairs and the ANU School of History. This year’s conference
- [AUSTRALIAN DICTIONARY OF BIOGRAPHY: SEEKING WOMEN](https://qldhistorians.org.au/australian-dictionary-of-biography-seeking-women/) - Did you know fewer than 4% of entries in the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) record women who flourished during Australia’s early colonial history? The ADB Editorial Board is committed to increasing women’s representation with 1,500 new entries recognising womens' achievements prior to 1900. If you would like to nominate candidate/s whose ‘productive’ contribution was prior to 1900, complete the template provided or email the details listing
- [MEMBERS WORK: LORD AND LADY BRASSEY IN THE SUNBEAM](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-lord-and-lady-brassey-in-the-sunbeam/) - PHA Qld member Professor John Pearn will present a paper at the upcoming Stories of Stephens II Conference jointly hosted by the Annerley Stephens History Group Inc and the Royal Historical Society of Queensland. Professor Pearn's paper will outline the history behind the naming of Brassey, Sunbeam and Cross Streets in Fairfield. When: Saturday 23rd February, commencing
- [MEMBERS WORK: REDISCOVERING ROSE BLAKEMORE](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-rediscovering-rose-blakemore/) - PHA member Timothy Roberts has recently consolidated three years of research in a new paper "Portrait of an artist: rediscovering Rose Blakemore", published in the February 2019 edition of Australiana. The text expands upon a presentation Tim made to the Queensland Women's Historical Association in 2016, and provides a lasting written legacy about this early teacher at the Sydney
- [THE HISTORY BEHIND THE HORSESHOE](https://qldhistorians.org.au/the-history-behind-the-horseshoe/) - PHA Qld member Peter Ludlow be presenting to the newly formed Redlands branch of the National Trust an updated presentation of his recent work The History Behind the Horseshoe – 2019. Peter will highlight Peel Island’s history including pre-European occupation, its use by Europeans as a quarantine station, inebriate home, and lazaret (leprosarium), and in 2007, the Island’s gazettal as a National Park
- [MEMBERS WORK: AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BIOGRAPHY AND HISTORY](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-australian-journal-of-biography-and-history/) - PHAQ Qld member Geoff Wharton was recently invited to a biographical article about the late Jean Jimmy of Mapoon for a new journal, the Australian Journal of Biography and History. Andruana Ann Jean Jimmy: A Mapoon leader’s struggle to regain a homeland is a finely written and well-illustrated resource, and expands on Wharton's earlier biography for the Australian
- [THE JOHN DOUGLAS KERR MEDAL OF DISTINCTION FOR 2009: DR JOHN STEELE](https://qldhistorians.org.au/the-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-for-2009-dr-john-steele/) - At the 2009 Queensland Day dinner hosted by the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, Dr John Steele was awarded the John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction. Dr John Gladstone Steele, a former lecturer in Physics at the University of Queensland as well as a retired Anglican priest, is also one of Queensland’s most respected historians,
- [THE JOHN DOUGLAS KERR MEDAL OF DISTINCTION FOR 2010: DR JAN WEGNER](https://qldhistorians.org.au/the-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-for-2010-dr-jan-wegner/) - At the 2010 Queensland Day dinner hosted by the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, Dr Jan Wegner was awarded the John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction. Dr Janice Helen Wegner is currently a Senior Lecturer in History at James Cook University, Cairns, and a professional historian of the highest standing. Jan holds membership of the
- [The John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction for 2011: Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton](https://qldhistorians.org.au/the-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-for-2011-emeritus-professor-geoffrey-bolton/) - At the 2011 Queensland Day dinner hosted by the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton was awarded the John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction. Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton is one of Australia’s most eminent historians and can be viewed as the “father” of historical writing on north Queensland. He is author of
- [Citation for the 2012 Winner of the John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction: Ross Johnston](https://qldhistorians.org.au/citation-for-the-2012-winner-of-the-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-ross-johnston/) - Composed by Jeff Hopkins-Weise Associate Professor Dr William Ross Johnston brought rigour to academic Queensland history and through his teaching, research, publications and involvement with The University of Queensland, Queensland State Library, Queensland Museum, the Queensland Historians Institute (now the Professional Historians Association of Queensland), the Brisbane History Group, and the Australian Dictionary of Biography’s
- [2013 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction - Dr Ruth Kerr, OAM](https://qldhistorians.org.au/2013-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-dr-ruth-kerr-oam/) - Few people have made a greater contribution to excellence in Queensland history as Dr Ruth Kerr has, and continues to, over a career spanning forty-five years. In her teaching, research, publications and involvement with Queensland State Archives, Queensland Parliamentary Library, a range of Queensland Government Departments, the University of Queensland, the Royal Historical Society of
- [The John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction for 2014: Dr Kay Cohen](https://qldhistorians.org.au/the-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-for-2014-dr-kay-cohen/) - At the Queensland Day Dinner hosted by the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, Dr Kay Cohen was presented with the 2014 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction. In a career spanning over thirty years, Dr Kay Cohen has and continues to demonstrate a quiet, generous and prodigious professionalism and dedication to the field of Queensland
- [The John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction for 2016](https://qldhistorians.org.au/the-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-for-2016/) - This year, Professor Ann McGrath has been awarded the John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction for her contribution to Queensland history, and for the depth and breadth of her research and scholarship. Professor McGrath has, through her teaching, research, publications and involvement with the historical community and profession, advanced the study of Queensland and Australian
- [2017 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction: Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC](https://qldhistorians.org.au/2017-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction-emeritus-professor-geoffrey-blainey-ac/) - At the Queensland Day Dinner on 6 June 2017, The Professional Historians Association of Queensland and the Royal Historical Society of Queensland presented the 2017 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction to Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC, to acknowledge his excellence in historiography, historical research and writing. Through his research, publications and involvement with the historical community, Emeritus Professor Blainey has provided
- [THE 2019 JOHN DOUGLAS KERR MEDAL OF DISTINCTION](https://qldhistorians.org.au/the-2019-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction/) - On 6 June 2019 at the Brisbane Club, The Royal Historical Society of Queensland and the Professional Historians Association (Qld) Inc, in the presence of His Excellency Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, were pleased to award the 2019 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction to Dr Margaret Kowald. Dr Kowald has demonstrated an
- [NOMINATIONS OPEN: 2019 JOHN DOUGLAS KERR MEDAL](https://qldhistorians.org.au/nominations-open-2019-john-douglas-kerr-medal/) - PHA Qld and the Royal Historical Society of Queensland are pleased to announce that nominations for the 2019 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction are now being received.The John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction in historiography, historical research and writing was established in 2005 and is awarded annually to a practicing historian of note, as a tribute and
- [CALL FOR PAPERS: ACTIVISM, STRUGGLE AND LABOUR HISTORY](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-activism-struggle-and-labour-history/) - 16th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History 3-5 October, 2019 Perth Trades Hall building (now CFMEU Offices) 80 Beaufort Street, Perth, WA We welcome abstracts on any of the following themes: The labour movement after the Armistice (1919) New directions in labour history (work in prospect/progress papers; new projects)
- [INTIMATE STORIES, CHALLENGING HISTORIES: ORAL HISTORY 2019](https://qldhistorians.org.au/intimate-stories-challenging-histories-oral-history-2019/) - In their 40th anniversary year, Oral History Queensland and Oral History Australia, in partnership with State Library of Queensland, welcome proposals for our 2019 biennial conference in southern Queensland. Oral historians, in a variety of guises and combining age-old listening skills with dazzling new technologies, record intimate stories and create challenging histories. The conference welcomes
- [LOCAL COMMUNITIES, GLOBAL NETWORKS: AHA CONFERENCE 2019](https://qldhistorians.org.au/local-communities-global-networks-aha-conference-2019/) - Monday 8 – Friday 12 July 2019, at University of Southern Queensland, ToowoombaThe 38th Australian Historical Association (AHA) Conference, hosted by USQ's School of Arts and Communication, invites submissions on the theme of Local Communities, Global Networks. How have the local and the global intersected, inspired and transformed experiences within and from Australia’s history? How do
- [HISTORIC SYDNEY REAL ESTATE PLANS DIGITISED](https://qldhistorians.org.au/historic-sydney-real-estate-plans-digitised/) - Over 40,000 historic property plans of 250 Sydney suburbs have been digitised and made available for the first time on the State Library of NSW’s website. "The plans provide a fascinating visual record of how Sydney has expanded over time,” says Maggie Patton, the State Library’s head curator. “You can see how your street, suburb
- [BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL HISTORY GRANTS](https://qldhistorians.org.au/brisbane-city-council-history-grants/) - The 2019 round for Brisbane history grants, incorporating community history grants and the Lord Mayor's Helen Taylor Research Award are now open. Submissions are due by 4 February 2019. For further details, please visit Council's website.
- [DIVERSE SOURCES, DIVERSE STORIES  - REWRITING OLD TALES](https://qldhistorians.org.au/diverse-sources-diverse-stories-rewriting-old-tales/) - In late November a friend at my gym forwarded me a short essay by historian Sadiah Qureshi, published in the London Book Review. The text was a response to the Royal Historical Society's report Race, Ethnicity and Equality in UK History, to which Qureshi was a contributor. After summarising the current state of play, calling out the decided Eurocentricity
- [SELF-SERVICE DIGITISATION TRIAL AT NATIONAL ARCHIVES](https://qldhistorians.org.au/self-service-digitisation-trial-at-national-archives/) - The Queensland Office of the National Archives is testing the feasibility of allowing self-service digitisation of selected records by the public in a controlled reading room environment. The service being trialled in the Queensland Reading Room only, from 8 November 2018 to 30 April 2019.If you wish to participate in this trial and digitise a
- [Congratulations to Bill Metcalf](https://qldhistorians.org.au/congratulations-to-bill-metcalf/) - It has been a big year of accolades for PHA Qld member Dr William (Bill) Metcalf. After being awarded the JD Kerr Medal of Distinction earlier this year, he has just received the Distinguished Scholar Award at the recent conference of the Communal Studies Association in Illinois, USA. According to the citation, “This award honors those persons who have contributed
- [Members work: History of Pottery in Queensland](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-history-of-pottery-in-queensland/) - PHA Qld member Tim Roberts recently completed a 2-year mentoring program at Griffith University Art Gallery under eminent Queensland art historian Glenn Cooke and curator and Director of Griffith University Art Museum, Angela Goddard. During this time, Tim assisted the development of a major publication and accompanying exhibition on the history of art pottery in
- [Australian theatre history in SLV](https://qldhistorians.org.au/australian-theatre-history-in-slv/) - In December 2017, a member of the public approached PHA Qld regarding the personal papers of late Melbourne historian Agnes Paton Bell. Bell is best known for her book Melbourne: John Batman’s Village, published by Cassell in 1965. PHA Qld President Timothy Roberts returned the enquiry, which concerned providing researchers and historians with access to these
- [Members work: Northern ANZACs](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-northern-anzacs/) - PHA Qld member Gordon Grimwade has recently co-authored with Pauline O’Keeffe (Images Manager, Cairns Historical Society) Northern Anzacs: How the First World War Shaped Far North Queensland. Northern ANZACs looks at the development of the First World War, the contributions made by over 1500 volunteers from the region and the aftermath of resettlement. It concludes with chapters
- [Historic business leaders recognised](https://qldhistorians.org.au/historic-business-leaders-recognised/) - On Thursday 19 July, two historic business figures in Queensland, George Marchant and John Moffatt, were inducted into the Queensland Business Leader's Hall of Fame. The annual award recognises the public contribution made by leaders of business to the reputation of Queensland and its economic and social development. Marchant, a cordial manufacturer, not only generated significant
- [QSA @ SLQ](https://qldhistorians.org.au/qsa-slq/) - In an effort to boost access to the State's archives, Queensland State Archives has popped up at the State Library of Queensland! Each Monday, one of QSA's reference archivists will be at John Oxley Library to help you with researching QSA records, searching the catalogue, using indexes and answering questions. Original QSA records can also be delivered to SLQ
- [Members work: new publication](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-new-publication/) - PHA Qld member Dr Lyndon Megarrity has recently published a new text titled Northern Dreams: The Politics of Northern Development in Australia. Northern Australia is rediscovered by each new generation of Australian politicians. Dams, mines, large transport projects, a food bowl for Asia and many other projects are promised and sometimes delivered, but then the political
- [Members work: Pen Portraits of Townsville](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-pen-portraits-of-townsville/) - In 2017 PHA Qld member Dr Dorothy Gibson-Wilde OAM and Bruce Gibson-Wilde produced a new work which draws together the art, social and built environmental history of the Townsville region. Pen Portraits of Townsville was launched by the Chancellor of James Cook University at the National Trust of Australia (Qld) Ltd Heritage Centre, Townsville. Before reproduction of photographs
- [Seminar: 150 years of Queensland Parliament House](https://qldhistorians.org.au/1225-2/) - The 4th of August 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the first sitting of the Queensland Parliament in the now heritage-listed building in George Street, Brisbane. To mark the occasion, the Queensland Parliament, in partnership with The Royal Historical Society of Queensland, will present an historical seminar. Seminar Program at the Legislative Council Chamber, Queensland Parliament House
- [Call for papers: Queer legacies, new solidarities](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-queer-legacies-new-solidarities/) - A conference presented by Deakin Gender and Sexuality Studies, the Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association & the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives. Deakin University and State Library of Victoria, 22-24 November 2018 It has been over four decades since second-wave feminism and Gay Liberation. 2018 is the 40th anniversary of the Australian Lesbian and Gay
- [PHA Qld members' work](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-members-work/) - The May 2018 edition of the Queensland History Journal features three papers by PHA Qld members. Val Donovan has contributed Exploration and settlement: conflict in Queensland - an overview, Greg Hallam has expanded his recent talk on the Warwick Egg Incident with The Queensland Railways, the Eggs, the Prime Minister and Warwick, and John Pearn has released
- [New gallery opens in Brisbane](https://qldhistorians.org.au/new-gallery-opens-in-brisbane/) - The Gallery of Children's Art was launched with an effervescent party on 18 May. The gallery is the brainchild of Dr Barbara Piscitelli AM, and respects the voice, ideas and creativity of children, highlighting their capacity to significantly contribute to the cultural life of our community. The Gallery curates shows created by children in their early
- [PHA Qld members work showcased at Museum of Brisbane](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-members-work-showcased-at-museum-of-brisbane/) - It was terrific to see the work of PHA Qld historians Jennifer Harrison and Ray Kerkhove included in the 'Life in Irons: Brisbane's Convict Stories' at the Museum of Brisbane. This exhibition delves deep into the Queensland State Archives collection to highlight some of the grittier realities of life in the penal settlement at Moreton Bay
- [PHA Qld visits Historic Pine Rivers](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-visits-historic-pine-rivers/) - On Sunday 25 March PHA Qld committee member Ray Kerkhove organised a social event for members and their guests to visit Old Petrie Town. A highlight of the day was a special curator's tour of The Final 100 Days exhibition at Pine Rivers Museum conducted by PHA Qld member Jeff Hopkins-Weise. The group then had an opportunity to
- [PHA Qld Patron Clive Moore in Solomon Islands!](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-patron-clive-moore-in-solomon-islands/) - In March, PHA Qld Patron Emeritus Professor Clive Moore travelled to the Solomon Islands as a guest of the Australian High Commission to take part in the commemoration of 40 years of independence from the United Kingdom. Professor Moore visited the Solomon Islands from 19-23 March, where his recently published book Making Mala: Malaita in Solomon
- [Members Work: Mapping Brisbane History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-mapping-brisbane-history/) - 30 April 2018 marked the close of the Brisbane City Council Funded Final (Third) Stage of the Mapping Brisbane History (MBH) Project. The commitment made by our team continues as we are seeing the MBH Project as an ongoing project, and there will be another large upload of more sites and revisions before the end of
- [Seminar: Moreton Bay History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/seminar-moreton-bay-history/) - On Wednesday 16 May, the Moreton Bay History Seminar returns, celebrating the diverse history of the Moreton Bay Region. Ray Kerkhove explores the history and traditions of Aboriginal peoples in our district, bringing to life the long Indigenous history of our region. Peter Ludlow focuses on the fascinating characters who have called the region home, stitching together
- [New Publication: Training, Teaching and Turmoil](https://qldhistorians.org.au/new-publication-training-teaching-and-turmoil/) - The Brisbane History Group is proud to launch their 27th papers Brisbane: Training, Teaching and Turmoil - Tertiary Education 1825-2018. Featuring essays from leading PHA members including Helen Gregory, Bill Metcalf, and John Pearn, this illustrated volume traces the history of tertiary education in Brisbane. The book will be launched on Saturday 19 May at the Then there
- [Seminar: Then there were Universities](https://qldhistorians.org.au/seminar-then-there-were-universities/) - The Brisbane History Group presents a seminar on the history of Tertiary Education in Brisbane. Then there were Universities will be presented at The Oculus Room, Mercy Building, The Australian Catholic University, 110 Nudgee Road, Banyo on Saturday 19 May 2018. 12.45 Registration and book sales 13.15 Welcome to ACU by Jim Nyland 13.25 Bill Metcalf: Evolution of
- [Call for Speakers: Waves in Time](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-speakers-waves-in-time/) - Caloundra Family History Research Inc. is hosting the 3rd Queensland State Family and Local History Conference and Fair, with the support of History Queensland Inc., at Lake Kawana Community Centre, Bokarina, Sunshine Coast on 24 – 26 May 2019. Commencing on Friday 24 May there will be a free family and local history fair which continues
- [Marking Time: 2018 PHA National Conference](https://qldhistorians.org.au/marking-time-2018-pha-national-conference/) - MARKING TIME Professional Historians Association National Conference Sydney 30 – 31 August 2018 Professional historians record the history of places with direct connections to the public: in parks, on monuments, at exhibitions, in archives and publications. 2018 is the culmination of the four-year long commemoration of World War I and therefore a fitting time to
- [Call for papers - the Archaeology of War](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-the-archaeology-of-war/) - 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War, and the end of a four-year round of commemorative and other historical events associated with 1914–1918. On 22-23 June 2018 the Australian National Maritime Museum will host a conference that aims to investigate the relationships between public remembrance and archaeology. The conference will
- [Lecture and Exhibition Opening](https://qldhistorians.org.au/lecture-and-exhibition-opening/) - The Royal Historical Society of Queensland invites members of PHA Qld to a special lecture and exhibition opening concentrating on shipwrecks in Queensland. Please join PHA Qld member Professor John Pearn AM for an enlightening lecture on the wreck and rescue of the Royal Charlotte, Queensland's first shipwreck, followed by the official opening of The Appalling
- [Marking Time: Professional Historians Association National Conference 2018](https://qldhistorians.org.au/marking-time-professional-historians-association-national-conference-2018/) - Professional Historians Association National Conference Sydney 30 – 31 August 2018 CALL FOR PAPERS Professional historians record the history of places with direct connections to the public: in parks, on monuments, at exhibitions, in archives and publications. 2018 is the culmination of the four-year long commemoration of World War I and therefore a fitting time
- [1987 Cabinet minutes released](https://qldhistorians.org.au/1987-cabinet-minutes-released/) - As a part of the Queensland Government's administrative release period, the 1987 cabinet minutes have been digitised for public access through the Queensland State Archives. The minutes reveal new information about the final year of Joh Bjelke-Petersen's career as Premier of Queensland, as well as a host of other material. To access the data, please
- [SLQ Queensland Memory Awards 2018](https://qldhistorians.org.au/slq-queensland-memory-awards-2018/) - The State Library of Queensland's Queensland Memory Awards are now open for nominations. Please follow this link to learn details about the various awards offered in 2018, and the application methods. Applications are due by 21 March 2018, and an information session is being held on 2 March 2018.
- [Wrap-up: Dragon Tales 2017 Conference](https://qldhistorians.org.au/wrap-up-dragon-tales-2017-conference/) - 23-26 November, Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo, Victoria Hilda Maclean Between the 23rd and 26th of November 2017, I presented at Dragon Tails 2017: Hopes, Dreams and Realities hosted by the Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo. This 5th Australasian Conference on Chinese Diaspora History & Heritage​ featured 31 speakers from all over Australia, New Zealand, Christmas Island and Beijing; and a further 40 or
- [Wrap-up: Related Histories conference](https://qldhistorians.org.au/wrap-up-related-histories-conference/) - 28-29 November 2017, National Library of Australia, Canberra Anne Monsour The organisers of this conference are to be congratulated for creating an engaging and stimulating programme which highlighted the many ways historians study the family. The decision to structure the conference using single sessions gave it a cohesion which is sometimes lost when there are
- [PHA Qld members in the news](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-members-in-the-news/) - Recently former PHA Qld president Katie McConnel provided historical context to the Sydney Morning Herald regarding one of Australia's favourite sweet treats - the lamington. The article laments the loss of the lamington from Old Government House's cafe menu, and reveals the sweet's fascinating history. Read more here. Anne Monsour recently featured in a Radio
- [Vale Professor Ken Inglis](https://qldhistorians.org.au/vale-professor-ken-inglis/) - Prominent Australian historian Emeritus Professor Ken Inglis AO FASSA passed away on 1 December 2017, aged 88. Known to many PHA Qld members through his lifelong work in the field of war history, biography, and corporate history, Emeritus Professor Inglis was educated at the University of Melbourne and attained a Doctorate from the University of
- [Congratulations Val Donovan](https://qldhistorians.org.au/congratulations-val-donovan/) - At the Royal Historical Society of Queensland's Annual General Meeting on 14 November 2017, PHA Qld member Val Donovan was awarded a Royal Historical Society of Queensland Fellowship for her research, writing, editorship of the Queensland History Journal (since 2007), and historical publications. Val joined the RHSQ's Honorary Research Group in 2003 and made a major
- [Members work: Tim Bottoms' 'Cairns, City of the South Pacific, A History 1770-1995'](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-tim-bottoms-cairns-city-of-the-south-pacific-a-history-1770-1995/) - Member Dr Tim Bottoms has launched a 'new' comprehensive history entitled Cairns, City of the South Pacific, A History 1770-1995. Details can be found at: www.cairnshistory.com.au The book was launched on 5 November by the State Member for Cairns, Mr. Rob Pyne, son of the late Mayor of Cairns, Tom Pyne, who appointed Tim to write
- [Members work: Napranum War Memorial Project](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-napranum-war-memorial-project/) - On 11 June 2014, a memorial commemorating wartime service of the people of Napranum community (formerly Weipa Presbyterian Mission) was opened by the Honourable Warren Entsch MP and the Elders of Napranum, in the presence of Keith Payne VC, OAM, Councillors and community members. A catafalque party was provided by local members of Bravo Company,
- [Members work: new book by Murray Johnson](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-new-book-by-murray-johnson/) - Congratulations to Dr Murray Johnson who has a new book out, Australia's Ancient Aboriginal Past: A Global Perspective (Australian Scholarly Publishing). Murray is on a roll and the next great work, Van Diemen's Land: An Aboriginal History (UNSWP), is due out next March.
- [Members work: New Book by Ray Kerkhove](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-new-book-by-ray-kerkhove/) - The Brisbane City Council has published a limited run of member Ray Kerkhove's new book, Aboriginal Camp Sites of Greater Brisbane: A Historical Guide. It is a ground-breaking work in historical mapping for the Brisbane region, and promises to be a foundation for further digital mapping production done in the Mapping Brisbane History Project.
- [Congratulations Lyndon Megarrity](https://qldhistorians.org.au/congratulations-lyndon-megarrity/) - Dr Lyndon Megarrity was recently awarded the Council of Australian University Librarians/ Australian Society of Authors fellowship for 2014, the first time it has been offered. Lyndon will use the fellowship to investigate the papers of J.G. Drake at the Fryer Library, University of Queensland. Lyndon points out that this interesting award involving a large
- [5 minutes with PHA Qld President Timothy Roberts](https://qldhistorians.org.au/5-minutes-with-pha-qld-president-tim-roberts/) - Tim, you’ve been a member of PHA Qld since 2013, and are known to our members for your prior role as the Association’s Treasurer. What historical topics interest you? I am an art historian, with a special interest in Queensland’s art heritage before the conclusion of the Second World War. Queensland had a very different
- [Members work: Historic Houses Association tour of Brisbane](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-historic-houses-association-tour-of-brisbane/) - In August 2017, the Sydney-based Historic Houses Association of Australia (H.H.A.) conducted its first-ever tour of Brisbane homes. In April, the H.H.A. advertised, through the P.H.A. (Qld) for a Brisbane historian to help organise this tour. Jack Ford successfully submitted an Expression of Interest and he commenced work on this project in May. The project
- [Nominations open: 2018 John Douglas Kerr medal of Distinction](https://qldhistorians.org.au/nominations-open-2018-john-douglas-kerr-medal-of-distinction/) - PHA Qld and the Royal Historical Society of Queensland are pleased to announce that nominations for the 2018 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction are now being received. The John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction in historiography, historical research and writing was established in 2005 and is awarded annually to a practicing historian of note, as
- [Finding lost places, lost people: 2017 RAHS Conference](https://qldhistorians.org.au/finding-lost-places-lost-people-2017-rahs-conference/) - On 28 and 29 October, The Royal Australian Historical Society will present the 2017 RAHS Conference at Cowra Services Club – 101 Brisbane St, Cowra NSW. The theme of the 2017 RAHS Conference is Finding Lost Places, Lost People. Uncovering hidden stories helps us better understand the past and can challenge our understanding of how the present came to be. Historical
- [Draft Program Released: AHHC 2017](https://qldhistorians.org.au/draft-program-released-ahhc-2017/) - A draft program for the 2017 Australia's Homosexual Histories Conference is now available for perusal, and registrations have been opened. The conference will be hosted at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 November. Australia's Homosexual Histories Conference brings together members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex Queer+ communities, academics,
- [Professional Historians Australia supports LGBTIQ+ community](https://qldhistorians.org.au/professional-historians-australia-supports-lgbtiq-community/) - In September, Professional Historians Australia issued a statement of support for Australia's LGBTIQ+ community during the ongoing marriage equality discussion. The statement acknowledges the role contributions that LGBTIQ+ Australians make in the history profession, and encourages support of all PHA members in the workplace and professional arena. The statement, cited below, can be found on the Professional
- [Positions available: Queensland Heritage Council and Register Team](https://qldhistorians.org.au/positions-available-queensland-heritage-council-and-register-team/) - The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection's Queensland Heritage Council and Register Team have recently advertised two heritage officer positions. As a member of this team, you will play a key part in a multidisciplinary group that undertakes the statutory process by which places are assessed for entry in, or removal from, the Queensland heritage register
- [PHA Qld 2016-17 Year in Review](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-2016-17-year-in-review/) - At the PHA Qld AGM on Saturday 14 October, Outgoing President Jonathan Richards delivered a report to members on the 2016-17 working year. At the outset, Jonathan thanked the members of the Management Committee for their friendship, good company and support, and their ongoing contribution to the success of the Association, noting that PHA Qld would
- [Members work: Flood management in Brisbane](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-flood-management-in-brisbane/) - PHA Qld member Margaret Cook recently published an article that exposes the dominant socio-economic and political values that shaped flood management between 1974 and 2011 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Drawing on scholarship that frames floods as a cultural, rather than natural event, this paper shows that the state government of Queensland prioritised property development and continued to rely on dam
- [Members work: The tale of two cities](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-the-tale-of-two-cities/) - PHA Qld member Dr Neville Buch returns to the Sunnybank District History Group after his brief ‘London Tour’ to present a talk on The Tale of Two Cities – Heritage and History in London and Brisbane. London is seen as the educated, literary, and cultured global centre, and there is no doubt it is true. Brisbane
- [CALL FOR PAPERS: Northern Links 7th No Fuss Conference](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-northern-links-7th-no-fuss-conference/) - On 3-4 March 2018, Chinese Heritage in North Australia (CHINA Inc) will present their 7th 'no fuss' conference in Townsville. The theme of the 2018 conference is titled Northern Links: protecting their interests and pushing back. It aims to explore themes of settlement, adaption, integration, solutions and creative responses to institutional impediments imposed on the Chinese community.
- [CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 AHA Conference - The Scale of History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-2018-aha-conference-the-scale-of-history/) - Historians make choices about the scale of their inquiry. They set parameters for their projects – temporal, geographical, social, archival – which shape their research strategies, their potential audiences, and their interpretations and arguments. We engage with scale in a variety of ways, including: big history, microhistory, global history, local history, deep history, planetary history,
- [Vale Dr Lorna McDonald OAM 1916-2017](https://qldhistorians.org.au/vale-dr-lorna-mcdonald-oam-1916-2017/) - The history community is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Lorna McDonald OAM. Born in Portland, Victoria in 1916, McDonald moved to Rockhampton with her family in 1963. She studied externally via the University of Queensland, and in 1975 attained a Masters Degree for her thesis on land settlement in the Port Curtis
- [PHA Qld Professional Development Day](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-professional-development-day/) - On Saturday 14 October 2017, PHA Qld welcomes you to a professional development day at the Queensland Art Gallery. Themed History: practice and experience, the day will include a number of talks by leading practitioners in the field, and highlight resources available to professional historians as well as insights into industry experience. Guest Speaker Jill Barnard (President, Professional Historians Australia) will
- [Professional Historians Australia AGM](https://qldhistorians.org.au/professional-historians-australia-agm/) - On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August, PHA Qld Delegate Carmel Black and Alternate Delegate Tim Roberts attended the Professional Historians Australia Annual General Meeting and General Meeting. The meeting was held in Adelaide’s historic Migration Museum, and was attended by Delegates from all PHAs across Australia, as well as Alternate Delegates from New South Wales, Queensland,
- [History of the Horseshoe](https://qldhistorians.org.au/history-of-the-horseshoe/) - On Saturday 9 September, the Friends of Peel Island will host a morning revealing the unique history of this historic place. PHA Qld memberPeter Ludlow will present ‘The History Behind the Horseshoe’, highlighting Peel's history including pre-European occupation, its use by Europeans and, in 2007, the 2007 gazetting of the Island as a National Park and Conservation Park
- [Special Event: Qld Peacewomen Awards](https://qldhistorians.org.au/special-event-qld-peacewomen-awards/) - The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom invites PHA Qld members to the annual WILPF QLD Peacewomen Awards, Sunday 8 October 2017. This year, the Awards will celebrate the long forgotten women peace makers in Brisbane from WW1 to the 1930s. Dr Deborah Jordan will share her research on these amazing women, who will gain the
- [Harry Gentle Resource Centre launches new website](https://qldhistorians.org.au/harry-gentle-resource-centre-launches-new-website/) - The Harry Gentle Resource Centre is pleased to announce the re-launch of the Harry Gentle Resource Centre (HGRC) website. The redeveloped site features news and updates, research resources, biographies, rare books and documents as well as some of the exciting projects undertaken by our Visiting Fellows. Dr Ray Kerkhove's 'Mapping Frontier Conflict in South-East Queensland'
- [Call for papers: The 17th Australia’s Homosexual Histories Conference](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-the-17th-australias-homosexual-histories-conference/) - QUEER: The 17th Australia’s Homosexual Histories Conference Adelaide University, 10 -11 November 2017 This annual conference brings together members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex Queer+ communities, academics, researchers, students, community members and arts workers to explore and discuss histories of LGBTIQ+ life, politics, arts and culture in Australia. The term ‘queer’ is commonly used in
- [Lebanese History Showcased around Brisbane](https://qldhistorians.org.au/lebanese-history-showcased-around-brisbane/) - Throughout April, PHA (Qld) member Dr Anne Monsour presented a number of engaging programs across Brisbane highlighting several facets of Queensland’s Lebanese heritage. On April 9, Miegunyah House Museum hosted Dr Monsour’s talk, “Not two steps behind but side by side’, which explored the experience of Lebanese and Syrian women who migrated to Australia, and the transformative
- [PHA (Qld) President in popular demand!](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-qld-president-in-popular-demand/) - Dr Jonathan Richards, the PHA (Qld) President, and a Visiting Fellow at the Harry Gentle Resource Centre, Griffith University, is in big demand this month. His talk at the Queensland State Archive on the 19 May, entitled “A dynamic map of Native Police movements”, is fully booked out. Dr Richards will discuss his digital mapping
- [Call for Papers: Recording, Narrating and Archiving the First World War](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-papers-recording-narrating-and-archiving-the-first-world-war/) - Following the success of the Oxford conference in November 2016, The International Society for First World War Studies is delighted to announce that their 10th conference will be held in Melbourne, Australia – the first to be held in the southern hemisphere. Professor Joan Beaumont of the Australian National University and Professor Michael Roper of the University of Essex
- [Mapping: History's Newest Tool](https://qldhistorians.org.au/mapping-historys-newest-tool/) - Cartography has long been a valuable resource for historians, however in the current digital age historians are increasingly turning to mapping as a way of publishing research findings in an interactive and transformative way. Successful ways that mapping has been integrated with history is evidenced in the Queensland Government's recently developed program QImagery and the University's of
- ['Stories of Stephens' launched](https://qldhistorians.org.au/stories-of-stephens-launched/) - On Monday 10 July, the Annerley-Stephens History Group Inc celebrated the launch of Stories of Stephens - A history of Annerley and the surrounding suburbs. This publication, compiled by Stephen Sheaffe, features a selection of papers which expand on discussions presented in the Stories of Stephens conference in February 2016. Several PHA (Qld) members contributed
- [Economics of Voluntary-Professional Endeavours in Local History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/economics-of-voluntary-professional-endeavours-in-local-history/) - By Neville Buch Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not claim to represent the Professional Historians Association. The economy, or more precisely, economic value, works differently among members of the Professional Historians Association. Those members who are academics are paid by universities primarily to teach and to gain
- [Editorial: First Web-Based Edition, May 2012](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-first-web-based-edition-may-2012/) - Look to the past, live in the present, and move into the future. It is an ethical code that I put forward for professional historians. Like all codes, it will never settle historiographical debates, but it has a simple point to it that may guide our way. As historians we want to understand the past,
- [What’s a name worth in Queensland: Invitation for 2012](https://qldhistorians.org.au/whats-a-name-worth-in-queensland-invitation-for-2012/) - What are the important anniversaries in Queensland during 2012? We would like the “What’s a name worth in Queensland” is be a regular column for the PHAQ e-Bulletin. Here is an opportunity to name that anniversary. You will be surprise how many of us ponder upon a name and wish to know more. If there
- [Writing as the Historian's Art -- Let's sample your ware](https://qldhistorians.org.au/writing-as-the-historians-art-lets-sample-your-ware/) - By the Editor (yet again) Regularly readers of the e-Bulletin would see that the editor is running “re-prints” of previous published articles for this first web-based edition. It is somewhat regrettable but it cannot be helped. The PHAQ needs regular writers for its e-Bulletin. I am sure we are all a bit over the editor’s
- [What’s a name worth in Queensland: Coen & South Coen Rivers](https://qldhistorians.org.au/whats-a-name-worth-in-queensland-coen-south-coen-rivers/) - By Geoff Wharton Coen is one of the oldest European place-names in Queensland. The name ‘de rivier Coen’ (Coen River) first appeared on a chart compiled by the Dutch sailor Arent Martensz de Leeuw of the discoveries of the Pera expedition along the coast of western Cape York Peninsula in 1623. Hence this is one
- [State of the History Profession in Queensland Project](https://qldhistorians.org.au/state-of-the-history-profession-in-queensland-project/) - By the Editor The Management Committee of the Professional Historians Association (Qld) has commissioned a project to look at the state of the history profession in Queensland. As an association of professional historians, it is natural to be concerned to get an accurate understanding of the state of its profession and of the heritage-history market.
- [Some Thoughts on Facebook as a Research Resource](https://qldhistorians.org.au/some-thoughts-on-facebook-as-a-research-resource/) - By Chris Dawson Last year I reluctantly set up a Facebook account in order to create a Facebook page for the Historical Society that I am a member of. Like other longstanding skeptics I viewed the social networking platform as being largely inane, but closer experience has shown that some Facebook pages can be surprisingly
- [Reviewing Members' Specific Research Areas](https://qldhistorians.org.au/reviewing-members-specific-research-areas/) - From time to time members of the PHAQ Management Committee get contacted, not about contract bids, but about informal enquiries on various projects. We are then usually asked for members we know that are specialists in particular history fields. When formal job or contract opportunities are on the table the PHAQ ensures that there is
- [Lorna McDonald's New Book](https://qldhistorians.org.au/lorna-mcdonalds-new-book/) - Lorna McDonald is our former Patron of PHAQ and a member of our association. Lorna’s recent book is a history on life in Rockhampton. The following is from the flyer: Wonderfully illustrated with priceless photographs, period paintings, drawing and postcards, Treasures in a Tea Tin is brought to life by Central Queensland historian, Dr Lorna
- [Interesting Perspectives from the Archives: Privacy & Computers 1970](https://qldhistorians.org.au/interesting-perspectives-from-the-archives-privacy-computers-1970/) - By the Editor I was looking for a couple of newspaper stories published in the Brisbane Telegraph during late 1970 and I happened to glanced at this intriguing report on the computer industry and privacy. The Telegraph had reproduced a speech delivered by the Managing Director of International Computers Limited, Arthur Humphreys, at the University
- [Editorial: Better late? June 2012](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-better-late-june-2012/) - It is a terrible cliché: better late than never. It overlooks too easily the fact that success is a matter of better timing; as happens so well when the lucky ones launch a timely idea. Yes, but! (There is always the “but”). There are those moments in history where being late may fortuitously bring us
- [Tribute to John Douglas Kerr’s Historiography](https://qldhistorians.org.au/tribute-to-john-douglas-kerrs-historiography/) - By Ruth Kerr The following tribute was delivered on the occasion of the Ceremony for the 2012 Presentation of the Award of The John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction for Historical Research and Writing. It presented by Dr Ruth Kerr, a long-serving member of the Professional Historians Association (Queensland) and life partner of the late
- [Tribute to Dr Diane Menghetti](https://qldhistorians.org.au/tribute-to-dr-diane-menghetti/) - May 22, 1940 - June 18, 2012 In the 1970s, Diane Menghetti decided to complete her education in her thirties after a career as a nurse working in Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia and elsewhere. She was one of the first mature age students to be accepted at James Cook University at the time, and
- [On Becoming a Historian](https://qldhistorians.org.au/on-becoming-a-historian/) - by Ross Johnston, Winner of the 2012 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction ‘I want you to cast your mind back to 1956, end January/early February. I have a clear picture, of little Rossie Johnston, standing wide-eyed, amazed, bedazzled, bemused, confused – as he surveyed his surrounds, the Great Court of The University of Sydney,
- [Reflections on Floodlines Exhibition](https://qldhistorians.org.au/reflections-on-floodlines-exhibition/) - By Helen Gregory ‘Will you go through our collection to see what you can find for an exhibition on the 1890s floods in Brisbane?’ was an invitation too tempting to resist. Flooding was in all our minds early in 2011 when the State Library of Queensland was planning its ‘Floodlines’ exhibitions. The exhibition on the
- [Editorial - The Best of Times, The Worst of Times, July 2012](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times-july-2012/) - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it
- [Announcing Strategic Planning](https://qldhistorians.org.au/announcing-strategic-planning/) - It would be easy to feel very pessimistic at this moment of the state economy and investment in cultural affairs. The Professional Historian Association (Queensland), however, is dedicated to looking after the working interest of its members and the welfare of professional history in Queensland. For that reason, as an association we will not just
- [Report on the PHAQ Exhibit at the Unlock the Past Expo](https://qldhistorians.org.au/report-on-the-phaq-exhibit-at-the-unlock-the-past-expo/) - By Dr Neville Buch, PHAQ e-Bulletin Editor In this very uncertain economic climate, the best thing that the Professional Historian Association can do is get out into the marketplace and explain to the general public who are professional historians and what we can do. If there is fewer dollars flowing from government and corporate coffers,
- [Editorial – Planning to Achieve](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-planning-to-achieve/) - Let’s face it. As critical scholars we don’t like the corporate language of achievement and success. We understand the hidden motivations and power structures in play. Witness the Australian popular debates recently with a less-than-gold standard in our country’s Olympic performance in London; before the welcome home parades. On the radio, television, and internet blogs,
- [Leith Barter (1947-2012)](https://qldhistorians.org.au/leith-barter-1947-2012/) - Tribute by Jeff Hopkins-Weise In the local Pine Rivers/Moreton Bay Region history and heritage scene, it is sad to note the passing of well-known and respected local historian and former council librarian Leith Barter (1947-2012). Leith lost his battle with cancer on 9 July, aged 64. He had only recently retired from his position as
- [Stepping Up to the Mark – New Roles for PHAQ Members](https://qldhistorians.org.au/stepping-up-to-the-mark-new-roles-for-phaq-members/) - By Dr Jonathan Richards Vice President, Professional Historians Association (Queensland) The 2012 Annual General Meeting on 26 September will be a watershed for the Professional Historians Association (Queensland). The Association has reached a point in its natural development where new roles need to be taken on, and where there will be a partial “changing of
- [Report on e-Hive Workshop](https://qldhistorians.org.au/report-on-e-hive-workshop/) - Report on e-Hive Workshop For the Professional Historians Association (Queensland) Dr Neville Buch, e-Bulletin Editor 25 July 2012 Introduction On Monday 24 July I attended the e-Hive Workshop organised by Vernon Systems Ltd, held at the Queensland Museum by Zoe Hill. Vernon Systems Ltd is a company that produces collections management software for museums, galleries,
- [Helping to Find Queensland's Significant Gardens and Landscapes](https://qldhistorians.org.au/helping-to-find-queenslands-significant-gardens-and-landscapes/) - Can you help with finding Queensland's significant gardens and landscapes? Gardens are under-represented in heritage registers. The Australian Garden History Society (AGHS) is undertaking a survey of Queensland gardens and landscapes as the first step in a national strategy to recognise and conserve heritage gardens. The society has commissioned a team comprising Catherine Brouwer Landscape Architects, Riddel Architecture and Nissen Associates to develop a statewide list of gardens, landscapes or plantings with historical significance. We need help from groups and individuals across Queensland with this. We are searching for old gardens of all types:parks; avenues of trees; gardens associated with railway stations, civic buildings, showgrounds, racetracks, cemeteries, memorials, hospitals and schools as well as suburban gardens, homestead gardens, pocket parks or scenic look-outs. In some cases, there may be little remaining evidence of gardens at places such as historic mine sites, old market gardens, industrial sites or old homesteads. There may simply be remnants_a specimen tree, an arbour, vine trellis or bush house, stone walls or paths. If you know of such places, via personal knowledge or your work, please tell us. A nomination form can be accessed at www.gardenhistorysociety.org.au. Alternatively, if there are a number of places you wish to suggest, we are happy for you to submit the information in whatever format is easiest for you. We’d appreciate your submissions before the end of October 2012. If you require further information please see the AGHS website at www.gardenhistorysociety.org.au, contact the team at susanh@rara.net.au, or phone me on (07)3201 0317. With thanks Judy Nissen On behalf of the survey team
- [Report to PHA (Qld) AGM 2012 on Australian Council of Professional Historians Associations](https://qldhistorians.org.au/report-to-pha-qld-agm-2012-on-australian-council-of-professional-historians-associations/) - Work by ACPHA delegates over the past year to advance the cause of professional history at a national level included: Circa, the ACPHA national scholarly journal aimed at professional historians continues to be produced by PHA (Vic). The 3rd edition is planned for publication at the end of this year. As an added encouragement to submit articles, ACPHA will award a $500 prize for the best article in the 3rd edition. ACPHA continues to work on a Continuing Professional Development scheme. The PHA (Vic) trial scheme is expected to be reported on within the next few months. We plan to arrange some form of CPD activity in NSW next year, in conjunction with the AGM. Over the past year the public relations subcommittee (Pauline Curby, Geoff Speirs and the NSW alternate Virginia Macleod) has worked on defining a more effective PR strategy for ACPHA. The survey of members early in 2012 showed that ACPHA and the PHAs are doing many things well, but members wanted better communication networks and a more proactive approach to promoting their work and the profession generally. The first step in achieving this was the introduction of a national quarterly eBulletin which will have input from ACPHA and all PHAs, focusing on news and events of interest to members and
- [Report of the President and Management Committee 2011/12](https://qldhistorians.org.au/report-of-the-president-and-management-committee-201112/) - Management Committee Annual Report 2011-2012 Welcome everyone to the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Professional Historians Association of Queensland and thank you for your attendance here this evening. It has been a busy year and it is my pleasure now to present the 21st Annual Report of the Management Committee of the Professional Historians Association of Queensland. THE ELECTED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR 2011-2012 COMPRISED: Patrons: Associate Professor Ross Johnston and Dr Jan Wegner President: Dr Katie McConnel Vice President: Dr Jonathan Richards Hon Secretary: Dr Carmel Black Hon Treasurer: Geoff Doherty Committee members: Janice Cooper (Associate Members Representative) Dr Ruth Kerr Membership Sub-Committee: Entire Management Committee Other nonelected representatives, and who were particularly active and made valuable contributions to the Association during 2011-2012, were: Judy Nissen, our ongoing PHA(Qld) rep to our national body ACPHA; and who also stepped up and became our new PHA(Qld) Membership Secretary Dr Neville Buch, who as Editor has transformed our eBulletin Dr Bernadette Turner, our ongoing PHA(Qld) rep on the National Archives Consultative Forum. WORK OF THE COMMITTEE: Before I highlight the key areas of the Committee’s work this past year I’d like to first of all take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank the Executive and Management Committee and other Representatives for their ongoing enthusiasm and commitment to our Association. At each of our regular meetings the Committee has energetically worked towards improving the profile of our members and the history professional generally. Thank you to you all for your generous and valuable contribution. In conjunction with the regular tasks associated with running a professional body such as ours, which includes the general administration of meetings and record keeping ,finance, letter writing, updating the membership register and the member’s work database, acting as representatives on various bodies such as the National Archives Consultative Forum, Queensland representative to our national body ACPHA, PHA representative members on the prestigious John Kerr Medal of Distinction panel in partnership with the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, we have undertaken a revamp of the eBulletin which I’m sure you will all agree now is a stylish and easily accessible information medium for our members. For this I’d like to particularly thank Neville Buch and Geoff Doherty being the principal architects of the new look e-Bulletin. We are undergoing a slight change of the guard this year and we have to thank but thankfully not farewell two long term members of the Management committee Geoff Doherty and Judy Nissen. Geoff Doherty who has diligently and jovially performed his duties as our Treasurer a vital position for any association.
- [Editorial – What happened at the AGM?](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-what-happened-at-the-agm/) - Here we are reading the October 2012 edition of the Professional Historians Association (Queensland) e-Bulletin, three weeks after the Annual General Meeting. Time is moving on. It is hard to imagine the whirlwind of activity that led up to our reformation for this very start of the 2012-2013 business period. We needed to catch our
- [Editorial -- "What are we're doing over the Christmas-New Year Break"?](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-what-are-were-doing-over-the-christmas-new-year-break/) - Already in my street the neighbours have put up Christmas lights. Of course, the supermarkets had Christmas displays in the aisles months ago. There is a caricature about the Festive Season. It is a family time. It is a time we’re winding-down at work. In particular historical contexts that makes sense, but for many of
- [Editorial -- Hope, Fear, and Promise for 2013](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-hope-fear-and-promise-for-2013/) - “Hope, Fear, Promise”, these are human responses that we ponder upon in our history writing. They are also emotions that each of us have experienced at some time in our career as a professional historian, and surely they are questions that we have for the future of the Professional Historians Association (Queensland). Recently I have
- [Commemoration Planning - The Next Three Years](https://qldhistorians.org.au/commemoration-planning-the-next-three-years/) - How Professional Historians in Queensland Can Maximize Work Opportunities By Neville Buch, Ph.D., MPHA. Historians are good at looking backwards, but not so good at looking forward. Quite by accident, last year, I found a revolutionary approach to boost my local history work. It was a realisation that the 30th anniversary was happening for the
- [Editorial - I for you, you for me, and all for all](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-i-for-you-you-for-me-and-all-for-all/) - The New Year has started, and already the PHAQ Management Committee has met over the recess to accomplish major pieces of work. On Saturday January 19 most Committee members were in attendance at an annual workshop (pictured) to plan the year before us. It was held at the hideaway of patron Ross Johnston, and we
- [Origins of QHI-PHAQ Whence Comes PHAQ?](https://qldhistorians.org.au/origins-of-qhi-phaq-whence-comes-phaq/) - By W.Ross Johnston, Ph.D., MPHA. Foolishly, three years ago I offered to do some research into the origins of the Queensland Historians Institute, the predecessor of the Professional Historians Association (Queensland). I was prompted to do so when the Governor of Queensland Ms Penelope Wensley, in opening the national conference of the professional historians associations
- [POSITION VACANT: Indexer (Brisbane History Centre)](https://qldhistorians.org.au/position-vacant-indexer-brisbane-history-centre/) - The Brisbane History Centre (BHC) is the place of the marvellous library collected for over three decades by Rod Fisher for use by him, his colleagues, friends and students. This splendid collection is now an asset of Brisbane History Group Incorporated (BHG). It is housed securely in National Trust House, 95 William Street, Level B2.
- [PHA NSW President's Newsletter, 20 January 2012](https://qldhistorians.org.au/pha-nsw-presidents-newsletter-20-january-2012/) - FROM THE PHA NSW PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER, 20 JANUARY 2013 The following is from the President of the Professional Historians Association in New South Wales. The reading of this report will give Queensland members a better idea of how advanced some of our interstate colleagues are in adapting online tools for the work professional history and
- [AHA CAL Travel and Writing Bursary 2013](https://qldhistorians.org.au/aha-cal-travel-and-writing-bursary-2013/) - AHA/CAL Travel and Writing Bursaries Funding opportunity for Postgraduate Students and Independent Historians Applications due: 15 March 2013 The Australian Historical Association (AHA) in association with the Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) is pleased to announce the availability of twelve Travel and Writing Bursaries linked to this year’s AHA conference at the University of Wollongong, 8–12
- [Call for Submissions LiNQ Volume 40 2013](https://qldhistorians.org.au/call-for-submissions-linq-volume-40-2013/) - The verb ‘capture’ implies both acts of preservation and of restraint. In his novel The Collector, John Fowles explores this duality, implying that the paradox of art is that “in signalling the importance of freedom, [it] inaugurates another kind of imprisonment.” In The Collector the imprisoned Miranda believes “when you draw something it lives and
- [Historia Submissions Requested](https://qldhistorians.org.au/historia-submissions-requested/) - Historia Submissions Request (PDF)
- [Exploring the Multiverse of Societal Provenance](https://qldhistorians.org.au/exploring-the-multiverse-of-societal-provenance/) - 1.00pm – 4.30pm Saturday 23 February 2013 National Archives of Australia, 16 Corporate Drive Cannon Hill, QLD 4170 Exploring the Multiverse of Societal Provenance Seminar Flyer
- [Tribute to the Late Emeritus Professor John Robert Laverty (1923-2013)](https://qldhistorians.org.au/tribute-to-the-late-emeritus-professor-john-robert-laverty-1923-2013/) - Emeritus Professor John Robert Laverty passed away on Thursday evening, 25 April, after a short illness. He was well-known as the authority on Brisbane’s municipal history. His scholarly contribution to the field has been described as monumental. He was an early member of the Queensland Historians Institute Inc., and then a member of the successor
- [Helping To Win a U.S. History Prize](https://qldhistorians.org.au/helping-to-win-a-u-s-history-prize/) - Often members are curious about what came of small projects tendered through the PHA Employment Bulletin. In this short piece Jack Ford reports on one job he successfully completed for the client, albeit an unusual client. On 27 March 2017, the PHA (Qld branch) forwarded a request for assistance from a New Orleans high
- [Member's Work: ANZAC Cottages in Queensland](https://qldhistorians.org.au/894-2/) - As part of Brisbane City Council's support of the National Trust Heritage Festival, Council historians gave free talks in Council's central library. Fittingly, just before Anzac Day, PHA (Qld) member, Dr Carmel Black delivered a presentation on Anzac Cottages. Anzac Cottages are the product of a voluntary scheme begun 100 years ago in 1917
- [Member's Work: Wheller Gardens 80th anniversary permanent exhibition](https://qldhistorians.org.au/members-work-wheller-gardens-80th-anniversary-permanent-exhibition/) - Opened in 1936 by then-Governor Sir Lesley Orme Wilson, the Chermside Garden Settlement was a visionary project. Conceived by the Rev. Harold Manuel Wheller and largely funded by philanthropist George Marchant (of soft drink fame), the first 20 cottages and two central buildings offered home-like accommodation for the elderly. This was a 'dream' project for
- [Editorial – Getting Out There](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-getting-out-there/) - The year is racing past. We blinked and the editor failed to get the April edition of the e-Bulletin out. Hence we are now up to the May edition. It is time to get out there. This month the big event to get out to, if you are in the neighbourhood, is our regional meeting
- [Historical Ideas in Queensland: An Invitation for Dialogue and Engagement in Study, or please rescue me from my crazy notions…](https://qldhistorians.org.au/historical-ideas-in-queensland-an-invitation-for-dialogue-and-engagement-in-study-or-please-rescue-me-from-my-crazy-notions/) - By Neville Buch There are different approaches to history practiced in this state. Family history is very popular. Many of our members are practitioners of local history, as am I. A few get the opportunity to break open a field that cast the research across Queensland. A number of historians do well in heritage studies,
- [Editorial - Professional History as Generational Change](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-professional-history-as-generational-change/) - One of the prejudices I struggle with are judgements about generation. Perhaps it is the stage of my life. I am in the thick of it; a cross-point between family relations that are very young and very old. My partner and I are looking after one child who at primary school and nurturing a young
- [Who is best to write history in the marketplace?](https://qldhistorians.org.au/who-is-best-to-write-history-in-the-marketplace/) - David Greenberg. That Barnes & Noble Dream (Entry 1), Posted Tuesday, May 17, 2005 (Entry 1), and Wednesday, May 18, 2005 (Entry 2), in Slate Online Magazine. https://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history_book_blitz/features/2005/that_barnes_noble_dream/academics_historians_vs_popularizers.html It is an important experience to hear what people actually say about history and historians, instead of what they want you to hear, knowing your role as
- [An Australian Intellectual View of the History Profession](https://qldhistorians.org.au/an-australian-intellectual-view-of-the-history-profession/) - By Neville Buch, MPHA Greg Melleuish is an Australian intellectual historian, a rare and strange creature in this country. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong, and is generally considered a conservative scholar with very critical views of the contemporary history discipline and the humanities generally. There are problems that he sees
- [Draft 2013-2014 PHAQ Strategic Plan Revised List](https://qldhistorians.org.au/draft-2013-2014-phaq-strategic-plan-revised-list/) - Milestones 2013-4 That by the time of the 2014 PHA (Qld) Annual General Meeting: Getting the Links we Need: In the following milestones… To have worked with the ACPHA and AHA, to organise a PHA session at the 2014 Australian Historical Association conference, to be held at the University of Queensland between 7 and 11
- [Editorial - It's not all Gloom and Doom!](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-its-not-all-gloom-and-doom/) - I am told that "May you live in interesting times", is often referred to as the Chinese curse. I don’t believe in curses in any providential sense, but it is true that, as professional historians, we are living in interesting times. There is much about our present context that makes it difficult for a historian
- [Guest Editorial - Historically-minded in Queensland](https://qldhistorians.org.au/guest-editorial-historically-minded-in-queensland/) - Dear Editor, Your recent editorial on generational change expressed some important issues very clearly. It is certainly true, as you say, that it is the 60+ generation that seem the most interested in history, and that trend has probably been with us since Adam was a boy. I am not sure if anyone has done
- [Review - Janice Cooper, Crossing the Divide: a history of the Alpha and Jericho Districts, Barcaldine Regional Council, 2013.](https://qldhistorians.org.au/review-janice-cooper-crossing-the-divide-a-history-of-the-alpha-and-jericho-districts-barcaldine-regional-council-2013/) - By Thom Blake Crossing the Divide is a history of the area in central Queensland formerly encompassed by the Jericho Shire Council. Janice Cooper, a PHA member, was commissioned by the Barcaldine Regional Council to research and write this history. The Council should be well pleased with the result as Cooper has done an admirable
- [Editorial - Living in Interesting Times... for Another Year](https://qldhistorians.org.au/editorial-living-in-interesting-timesfor-another-year/) - Welcome back to the work and fellowship of your professional association, as expressed or symbolised in this very humble e-bulletin. We start a new year. The next twelve months will be interesting times for us. Most of you will not be able miss the fact that the centenary of World War I is just about
- [Vale Dr Rodney Fisher 1942-2017](https://qldhistorians.org.au/vale-dr-rodney-fisher-1942-2017/) - It is with deep sadness that the Professional Historians Association (Qld) – and Queensland’s broader history community – farewells Dr Rodney Fisher, who passed away in Brazil on 28 June 2017 following a short illness. Fisher is best known for his work in recording the architectural heritage and historic character of Brisbane. After moving to
- [New Text: Jewish life in Queensland: Celebrating 150 years since 1865](https://qldhistorians.org.au/new-text-jewish-life-in-queensland-celebrating-150-years-since-1865/) - From a small collection of settler families in 1865, the Queensland Jewish community has grown over the past 150 years to more than 8000 people, stretching from Far North Queensland down to the New South Wales border and out to the remotest outback communities. Yet the history of Queensland’s Jewish community has until now been
- [Griffith University's Harry Gentle Resource Centre now open](https://qldhistorians.org.au/griffith-universitys-harry-gentle-resource-centre-now-open/) - PHA (Qld) was well represented at the launch of Griffith University’s Harry Gentle Resource Centre attended by many industry delegates on Friday 21 April. The Centre, focusing on Queensland history prior to 1859 arises from the bequest of its sole benefactor Harry Gentle, who obtained at BA from Griffith in 1984. The university’s Chancellor Henry

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- [Publishing - Editing, Proofreading, Indexing](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/publishing/)
- [Urban and Suburban History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/urban-and-suburban-history/)
- [Aboriginal History / Native Title / Frontier History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/aboriginal-historynative-title/)
- [Women's History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/womens-history/)
- [Teaching History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/teaching-history/)
- [Scientific History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/scientific-history/)
- [Religious History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/religious-history/)
- [Railway History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/railway-history/)
- [Public Speaking](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/public-speaking/)
- [Public History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/public-history/)
- [Oral History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/oral-history/)
- [Museum Advice and Exhibitions](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/museum-advice-and-exhibitions/)
- [Military History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/military-history/)
- [Migrant History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/migrant-history/)
- [Media - Radio and TV Documentary](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/media/)
- [Intellectual History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/intellectual-history/)
- [Industrial Heritage/History and Mining History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/industrial-heritagehistory-and-mining-history/)
- [Health and Medical History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/health-and-medical-history/)
- [Genealogy and Family History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/genealogy-and-family-history/)
- [Forest History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/forest-history/)
- [Environmental History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/environmental-history/)
- [Education History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/education-history/)
- [Corporate/Institution History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/corporateinstitution-history/)
- [Business and Administrative History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/business-and-administrative-history/)
- [Biography](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/biography/)
- [Aviation History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/aviation-history/)
- [Art History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/art-history/)
- [Archaeology](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/archaeology/)
- [Agricultural/Pastoral History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/agriculturalpastoral-history/)
- [LGBT History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-category/lgbt-history/)

## Directory Tags

- [HM Bennett](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/hm-bennett/)
- [Shauna Hicks](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/shauna-hicks/)
- [Queensland History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/queensland-history/) - Queensland History
- [Art History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/art-history/)
- [Queensland Art](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/queensland-art/)
- [Timothy Roberts](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/timothy-roberts/)
- [Australian Art](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/australian-art/)
- [Australian History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/australian-history/)
- [History](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/history/)
- [Art](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/art/)
- [Brisbane](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/brisbane/)
- [Queensland](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/queensland/)
- [Australia](https://qldhistorians.org.au/consultants-register/business-directory/wpbdm-tags/australia/)