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The Mail Train Murders: a fascinating true crime story from Brisbane

“The Mail Train Murders” is about the murder of two men and another who was maimed by Herbert Kopit on Train A112 which arrived in Brisbane Central Station, April 2, 1936. This presentation will look into the life and times of the killer; the victims and their families; the Police; the Queensland Rail Employees; the legal teams; and Australian society.

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Wednesday 13 November 2024
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Fun final monthly meeting of 2024

50 years of Louie’s barbershop in Wynnum (plus birthday cake!)

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Saturday 2 November 2024
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Selden Society 2024 lecture four—Sir Gerard Brennan: Constrained Compassion

The Supreme Court Library Queensland is hosting the fourth and final Selden Society lecture of the year on Thursday 14 November.

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Tuesday 22 October 2024
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The historic Albert Railway Bridge connecting Brisbane and Ipswich

The Toowong and District Historical Society will host Andrew Darbyshire speaking about the historic Albert Railway Bridge constructed in 1876 at Indooroopilly and its fascinating story through floods, ferry disasters and new and innovative design making it an important part of Brisbane’s history.

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Saturday 19 October 2024
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Our Story live: The history of Moreton Bay @ war

To open the Mission X exhibition, Peter Dunn OAM will deliver a talk titled “Moreton Bay @ War” covering the military locations around Moreton Bay including the various Gun Batteries and the Royal Australian Navy Stations during WWII.

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Friday 18 October 2024
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Our Story Live: Bribie beach holidays

To celebrate Bribie Island Seaside Museum’s Shifting Shores: Bribie’s beautiful beaches, Lynne Hooper from the Bribie Island Historical Society will delve into the history of Bribie Island as a beloved beach holiday destination.

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Friday 18 October 2024
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‘Life on Earth: An artist’s perspective’ Exhibition – Floor Talk

Redland Museum presents a Floor Talk with artists Rhyl Henzell and Louise Saunders, to conclude their exhibition ‘Life on Earth: An artist’s Perspective’, on Wednesday 30 October. Don’t miss out!

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Friday 11 October 2024
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Revealing Early Brisbane: The Cross River Rail Archaeological Program

Annerley-Stephens History Group (ASHG) presents Talking History: Revealing Early Brisbane: The Cross River Rail Archaeological Program with Dr Kevin Rains on Saturday 16 November, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm including afternoon tea.

Hear fascinating insights into early Brisbane revealed through the Cross River Rail Archaeological digs.

Join us after the talk for afternoon tea.

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Monday 7 October 2024
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Wednesday Lunchtime Lecture: The Aboriginal Workers who Bred Horses for the Queensland Police: 1909-1935. + BOOK LAUNCH

Join us on Wednesday the 9th of October for the next instalment of our Wednesday Lunchtime Lecture Series, “The Aboriginal Workers who Bred Horses for the Queensland Police: 1909-1935” presented by award-winning writer Lesley Synge.

By Brisbane Living Heritage • Tuesday 1 October 2024
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