Queensland's 150th Celebrations
Queensland celebrates 150 years of independence from New South Wales on 10 December 2009. This milestone provides a unique opportunity to celebrate Queensland throughout 2009. Listed below are a few events happening in our region in conjunction with the celebrations, for a full list of events in our State visit the Q150 website.
The Gladstone region is gearing up for a series of community events that celebrate Queensland's 150th year of independence from New South Wales. The main Council-run or coordinated events for the celebrations include a visit by the Q150 Steam Train; the Gladstone Region Q150 Colonial Fair; an Early Settlers Descendants' Dinner and the opening of Seventeen Seventy Foreshore Redevelopment Project.
The Gladstone Maritime Historical Society has also received Q150 funding to help promote Australia's maritime history and celebrate the acquisition of decommissioned naval vessel HMAS Gladstone as a museum display piece.
Earlier this year, Gladstone Regional Council participated in the Queensland Mosaic Commemorative Project in which local artists Beryl Wood and Kim Scrimshaw's artistic talents were captured on two tile pieces. These local works will feature on a 41 square metre commemorative mosaic that will be unveiled at the RNA Exhibition in Brisbane in August.
Q150 Gladstone Regional Schedule
| Date of Event | Description of Event | Contact Information |
| View Photo Gallery of Q150 Colonial Fair Celebrations | ||
| 5 March - 15 May 2010 | Twelve Degrees of Latitude touring exhibition Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum is one of 10 regional and public galleries participating in the Twelve Degrees of Latitude travelling exhibition, which will be launched in Townsville in August this year. It will go on show in Gladstone on March 5 next year and focuses on why and how Queensland's regional galleries began, their historical roles within their communities and the role of patronage. |
Pamela Whitlock (Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum) 4976 6766 |
| 15 – 23 October |
ENDEAVOUR VISIT CANCELLED |
Penny Kealy Voyage Co-ordinator HMB Endeavour Phone (02) 92983859 |