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	Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Queensland is often nicknamed the Sunshine State, since it enjoys warm weather and a sizable portion of the state is in the tropics.
		West To the west, Queensland is bordered by the Northern Territory, at the 138° E. longitude, and to the south-west by the north-eastern corner of South Australia.
		Queensland is served by a a number of National Highways and, particularly in South East Queensland, high quality motorways such as the M1.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queensland (1338 words)

	Queensland Government
		Queensland was first seen by Europeans in the 1600s. Dutch explorer Willem Jansz landed on the Cape York Peninsula in 1606 and in 1623 Jan Carstens explored the Gulf of Carpentaria.
		Queensland's early days were spent as part of the British-administered Colony of New South Wales which, at that time, occupied a large part of the Australian continent.
		The physical remoteness of Queensland from the centre of government in New South Wales and disquiet with the maintenance of public infrastructure, further contributed to a desire for independence.
	www.qld.gov.au /about_queensland/history/index.html?ref=h (1618 words)

	Education World® - History : By Region : Pacific / Oceania : Australia : Queensland State History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)*
		History of the Queensland Defence Force Chronology stretching from Governor George Bowen's 1859 arrival until 1911 charts the history of this group of Queensland soldiers.
		Queensland - History of the State Chronology traces the development of this Australian state from its first failed penal colony to the 1989 opening of Bond University.
		Queensland in History Detailed time line charts the development of Queensland from the first explorations in the 1700s through the vote to join the federation in 1899.
	db.education-world.com /perl/browse?cat_id=11443 (571 words)

	Queensland - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Queensland is also Australia's most decentralised state: The capital and largest city is Brisbane, but other regional centres include the Gold Coast (the state's second largest city, the seventh largest city in the country, and a major tourism destination), Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay, Cairns, Toowoomba, and Mount Isa.
		Queensland is the fastest growing state in Australia, with nine hundred people moving to the state a week.
		The elected head of government is the Labor Premier, the Hon Peter Beattie, who appoints an Executive Council from the members of the 89-seat Legislative Assembly, known as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/QLD (1054 words)

	Central Queensland University-History Home Page
		The history discipline offers a range of survey courses in the history of Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, all of which may be taken in the internal or external mode.
		History staff have a strong commitment to community service and direct research effort towards projects of immediate relevance to the local community, for example the Mount Morgan Oral History Project, and Filipino women married to Australian men in Central Queensland.
		History staff participate in the University's continuing education programs, act as consultants to Aboriginal and Islander community groups, and are available to the local media for comment on issues of the day.
	www.cqu.edu.au /arts/humanities/History.html (1551 words)

	European History of Ipswich (Queensland, Australia)
		The European history of Ipswich began with the exploration of the Bremer River in 1826 by Captain Patrick Logan, the commandant of the convict settlement at Brisbane.
		While the colony of Queensland was struggling for independence, so too was the fledgling settlement of Ipswich, which gained municipal status in 1860.
		In 1949 the Moreton field was still the largest producer of coal in Queensland, with 67 small mines yielding 47 percent of the State's output.
	www.esatclear.ie /~gpurdy/iphistory.htm (846 words)

	Queensland Studies Centre
		The history of Queensland art is not a subject that has detained many scholars for long, and in the published histories of Australian art, Queensland art and artists tend to be relegated to the status of footnotes or asides to the main story.
		Queensland Contemporary Art History was a seminar that aimed to raise some questions about the lack of serious research about Queensland art practice, as well as wondering how a local art history might be written.
		Queensland Contemporary Art History was a seminar that sat somewhere in between a number of different elements of the Queensland Studies Centre program.
	www.gu.edu.au /text/centre/cpci/qs/docs/content2-link3.html (1084 words)

	Queensland's mining heritage - EPA/QPWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		At the height of the Charters Towers gold rush in 1873, Queensland's richest alluvial gold deposits were found near the Palmer River in the far north.
		During the 1880s, two factors transformed Queensland's mining industry: gold was sought by deep-reefing, and prospectors diversified their mining interests to include other metals.
		Queensland's early mines are a fascinating part of our heritage, worthy of protecting and visiting where possible.
	www.epa.qld.gov.au /cultural_heritage/places_and_meanings/queenslands_mining_heritage (1193 words)

	Queensland History and Overview - History
		Queensland was the most violent area in Australia for fighting between European settlers and the Aborigines.
		Queensland had a population of 500,000 residents at the time.
		In 1902 Brisbane was declared a city and the state of Queensland began to establish its state government.
	beginnersguide.com /australia/queensland-history-and-overview/history.php (538 words)

	A Brief History of Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
		Their history began in a time they call the Dreaming, when the Ancestor Spirits emerged from the earth and gave form to the landscape.
		The colony of Queensland separated from the colony of New South wales in 1859.
		A fuller description of the history of the Maryborough region may be found on the Port of Maryborough website.
	dkd.net /maryboro/mclabout.html (778 words)

	State Library of Queensland - Family history
		Useful resources for family history research can be found in both the State Reference Library and John Oxley Library catalogues.
		A large number of family history resources and indexes are available on microfilm or microfiche.
		Visitors to the library can browse through the extensive family and local history reference collection and view indexes and newspapers on microfilm and microfiche.
	www.slq.qld.gov.au /find/help/coll/fh (320 words)

	Queensland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Queensland lies on the north-east of the continent, bordering the Pacific Ocean on the east, and Torres Strait to the north.
		The flag of Queensland is based on the Blue Ensign, with the state badge superimposed on the right-hand side.
		Queensland is known as 'The Sunshine State' because of pleasantly warm winters and long hours of sunshine.
	www.hendrashs.qld.edu.au /australia/qld.html (406 words)

	A slice of history :: ABC Tropical Queensland
		Conditions for early ambulance bearers were primitive, as they had to walk or run with the stretcher to the victim, and then continue in the same manner to the hospital.
		Mackay had emerged from the primitive tent and hut arrangements of the very early 1860's to be a thriving town with stores, hotels, churches, theatres and schools to accommodate the educational needs of the younger generation of the town.
		Joseph Vennard was born in Ireland in 1856, and after coming to Queensland in 1882, worked in various occupations that took him around the state.
	www.abc.net.au /tropic/stories/sliceofhistory.htm (2386 words)

	Queensland forest history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		One of the most interesting periods in the history of Queensland forestry occurred in the years during and after the Second World War...
		As well as recognising the 100th anniversary of the establishment of a Forestry Branch in Queensland, the National Parks Association of Queensland (the NPAQ) is celebrating the 70th anniversary...
		No story about forestry in Queensland would be complete without mention of the essential role played by women down the years...
	www2.dpi.qld.gov.au /dpiforestry/14749.html (344 words)

	Queensland Corrective Services > History of Corrective Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Queensland's corrective services history began in 1824 when John Oxley was sent to investigate possible sites for convict settlements along the coast, including Moreton Bay.
		On August 28, 2006 the new departmental name of Queensland Corrective Services was adopted to better reflect the service nature of the Department’s activities and ensure consistancy with other government agencies serving the community, such as Queensland’s Police Service and Emergency Services.
		Amid the many changes which Queensland Corrective Services has undergone in the past century, one key element has remained the same - the focus on ensuring the safety of the public by securely and humanely containing in institutions and/or supervising in the community, those who pose a risk to other members of society.
	www.dcs.qld.gov.au /About_Us/History/index.shtml (1257 words)

	History of the Queensland Water Police (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		December 1859 saw the separation of Queensland from New South Wales, however, there was no attempt to treat the police force of the newly proclaimed State of Queensland as a separate organisation from that of New South Wales until 'The Police Act of 1863' came into force.
		By the time of the appointment of Major William Geoffrey Cahill, C.M.G., V.D., as the 3rd Queensland Police Commissioner in 1905, 42 years after proclamation of 'The Police Act 1863', little appeared to have changed as far as the water police were concerned.
		It is now the policy of the Queensland Police Service to name new police launches in honour of officers who have given their lives in the Service of the people of the State.
	home.iprimus.com.au /ijr/history.html (1920 words)

	Queensland Art Gallery - History
		The Queensland National Art Gallery was opened by the Queensland Governor, Sir Henry Wylie Norman, on 29 March 1895.
		Construction of the south bank building began in March 1977 and the new Queensland Art Gallery was opened in 1982 (Stage 1 of the Queensland Cultural Centre) at a cost of $28 million.
		In 1979 the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation was established, and the first work acquired was the fifteenth-century painting Virgin and Child with Saint James the Pilgrim, Saint Catherine and the Donor with Saint Peter by The Master of Frankfurt.
	www.qag.qld.gov.au /about_us/history (710 words)

	QUT \| History
		QUT is a leading Australian university with a colourful history dating back to the beginning of technical and teacher education in Queensland when the Brisbane School of Arts was established in 1849.
		Some of Queensland and Australia's most important artists trained at the Central Technical College's art department, and the history of the 13 predecessor institutions also includes radicalism, sit-ins, a College principal who built a boxing ring at what is now Kelvin Grove campus and drama productions closed down by community groups.
		The eventful history of QUT's predecessor institutions is examined through lively accounts and photographs in the book A Class of its Own: A History of Queensland University of Technology.
	www.qut.edu.au /services/aboutqut/history.jsp (355 words)

	Queensland Courts - Court History
		While it was being rebuilt, the Supreme Court sat in various locations around the city until its present home in the George Street complex was officially opened in 1981.
		The District Courts of Queensland were originally established in 1866 to ease the Supreme Court workload.
		However, in 1921 the Queensland Parliament decided District Courts were no longer necessary and the courts were abolished.
	www.courts.qld.gov.au /about/history.htm (262 words)

	Queensland Living History Federation Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Ordinary – Any established organisation, group, society or entity involved in living history, historical re-enactment, historical preservation or historical research within the state of Queensland, that has been granted membership under the Appraisal system in place at the time of application.
		Probationary – Any established organisation, group, society or entity involved in living history, historical re-enactment, historical preservation or historical research within the state of Queensland, that has been granted probationary membership of the Federation under the Appraisal system in place at the time of application.
		Affiliated – Any established organisation, group, society or entity involved in living history, historical re-enactment, historical preservation or historical research outside the state of Queensland, that has been granted affiliate membership of the Federation under the Appraisal system in place at the time of application.
	www.qlhf.org.au /roa.html (4165 words)

	QLD Rugby \| History of Queensland Rugby (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The decision to form a rugby union association in Queensland was made on 2nd November, 1883 at a meeting at the Exchange Hotel in Brisbane (now known as the Stock Exchange).
		Such was the interest and development of union in Queensland, the major GPS schools changed from Melbourne Rules to rugby, starting the premier school competition that still exists today.
		This led to the establishment of the Queensland Junior Rugby Union in 1961 and the Country Rugby Union in 1963.
	www.qru.com.au /qld/qld.rugby/page/30954 (773 words)

	History of Central Queensland University
		Central Queensland University was established as the Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia) in 1967, and became the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education in 1971 before a transition phase as the University College of Central Queensland in 1990.
		CQU achieved University status in January 1992 as the name University of Central Queensland, subsequently preferring the present name - Central Queensland University - which emphasises the University's unique partnership with the Central Queensland region.
		Central Queensland University was officially proclaimed by Act of Parliament in 1991 during a session of the Queensland Parliament and the new name and corporate identity were officially launched on May 20, 1994.
	www.cqu.edu.au /about/history.htm (322 words)

	Queensland Roar > History
		The Technical Department at Queensland Roar FC have vast experience in both coaching and playing football.
		From head coach to the development officer, all of our technical staff at Queensland Roar are fully accredited and focussed on recruiting, developing and promoting prime local and international talent with the aim of delivering on field success.
		Our club is committed to providing Queensland with a quality team capable of delivering excitement and interest to the whole football family.
	www.qldroar.com.au /?s=history (312 words)

	Flooding History : Queensland's Disaster Management Services
		was triggered by the weakening Cyclone Wanda which crossed the Queensland coast on 24 January some 150 kilometres north of Brisbane.
		Among the highest recordings were 1,318 mm (almost 60 inches); whilst in Brisbane itself 819 mm of rain fell, producing the worst city flooding in Australian history.
		In central-southern Queensland and central-northern New South Wales, continual, heavy rains caused partly by cyclones drenched the flat inland plains.
	www.disaster.qld.gov.au /disasters/flooding_history.asp (343 words)

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