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Government House Book Project

Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen (1821-1899) by English artist Henry Fanner, 1882.
[ACC 4593]

A selection of silk theatre programs and menus presented to Sir Anthony Musgrave, Governor of Queensland 1883-1888.
[ACC 2812]

Illuminated Address presented to Sir John Goodwin, Governor of Queensland 1927-1932, by the United Grand Lodge of Queensland.
[M 1629]

As part of Queensland's 150th Anniversary celebrations, The Office of the Governor of Queensland has commissioned a special publication telling the story of our state through the contribution of the men and women who served as Queensland's governors.

The State Library of Queensland is a proud supporter of the project - and you can be too! Do you have photographs, diaries, correspondence or memorabilia which would help tell the story? If you do, please tell us about it on the contribution form, mail the postcard [pdf 312 kb] or contact us at the State Library on 07 3840 7843.

Page from a photograph album compiled by Sybil Lavarack, the wife of Sir John Dudley Lavarack, Governor of Queensland 1946-1957. Donated by the Lavarack family, 2008. [ACC 7571]

Sir John Lavarack was the first Queensland born Governor of the State. He was appointed K.C.V.O. (Knight Commander of the Victorian Order) during the 1954 Royal Visit, and in 1955 was appointed K.C.M.G. (Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George). He held the position of Governor for two full terms and the first year of a third term until 25 January 1957.

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Last updated: 27th July 2009

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