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About State Library of Queensland, Australia Located in Brisbane, Australia, the State Library of Queensland’s mission is to collect, preserve and make accessible the state’s documentary heritage.

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Men dressed in bikini skirts and wigs, Bougainville 1944-1945

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  • 9 older comments, and then…
  • Man_of Steel said:
    State Library of Queensland well, it is Pride Month, isn’t it?! 😜
  • Flickr said:
    Congrats on Explore! ⭐ June 6, 2025
  • Michael Gschwind said:
    Glückwunsch zu Explore !
  • sergio barbieri said:
    Congrats on Explore!
  • Sigurd Krieger said:
    Congrats on Xplore!!

Bottle tree on Isla Station in the Taroom district ca 1899

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  • Vesna Verencevic said:
    Taroom is a small picturesque country town located on the banks of the Dawson River in the Sandstone Wonders region, an aptly-named region encircled by magnificent sandstone cliffs and mountain ranges, offering adventures into ancient landscapes and rural Queensland pioneering history.
    Locals describe Taroom as a friendly town – welcoming to visitors, with some great spots to grab a good country meal, a nice cuppa, a unique gift shop, regular sporting events and river festival, and lovely scenic spots to visit, including having a picnic at Sandy Creek, just on the outskirts of town; or at Isla Gorge – watching the gorge’s colours changing at sunset and sunrise.

    Source:
    sandstonewonders.com/stories/exploring-taroom-and-surrounds/
  • State Library of Queensland said:
    This is one of my favourite albums, cause I do love bottle trees 🌟

De Havilland DH60 K Moth being loaded onto a truck in a suburban street

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  • Chief Swim said:
    www.flickr.com/photos/jacksonstreet/48626692988/in/datepo...
  • Vesna Verencevic said:
    Newmarket: 5km north-west, originally known as The THicks Real Estate Mile Scrub due to its distance from the city, it was named when new cattle saleyards (1877-1931) were opened at the corner of Enoggera and Newmarket roads, replacing the older yards between Roma and Albert streets.

    Source:
    hicksrealestate.com.au/secret-history-brisbanes-suburbs-z/
  • Vesna Verencevic said:
    Lang wrote: Great clear photo. What truck? This DeHavilland Moth had what might be called a "colourful" history.

    VH-UOK 22/07/30 to 09/05/31. The aircraft struck a down current when taking off 01/11/30 and struck a fence. The aircraft was also put in a spin 15/12/30 and crashed into mangroves north of the Barron River near Stratford Bridge QLD. Pilot and passenger injured. Registered VH-UOK 18/06/31 to 22/07/40. Failed to recover from a dive 09/10/38 and crashed. The pilot and passenger were killed. Impressed into RAAF Service 22/07/40 as RAAF Serial No. "A7-103". 3 EFTS (22/07/40), 1 EFTS (2/12/40) Crashed on landing 22/01/41 at Parafield. To spares 24/02/41.

    Source:
    www.hcvc.com.au/forum/OldTruck/18173-truck-and-plane?star...
  • Tim Eredità said:
    Gorgeous Photo - possibly taken from #15 Thurlow Street looking towards #16 Thurlow St?

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