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 and Conservation Park and the lazaret buildings as a Heritage Site. He will also look at Peel’s future when the island will be placed under the full control of the Quandamooka People, under whose guidance a new era of tourism and cultural exchange holds great promise.

When: Tuesday 5th February, commencing at 5 pm.

Where: Cleveland Room, Grand View Hotel, 49 North Street, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia.

Admission is free for everyone (you do not have to be a member of the National Trust). Please advise Peter by email <peter.ludlow@me.com> with your name and the number of people you will be bringing along.