Floodlines: 19th century Brisbane
Brisbane, the 'River City', has a long history of floods - and the 'great floods' of 1893 remain in our memory as a benchmark against which all succeeding floods have been measured.
Floodlines: 19th century Brisbane, curated by respected historian Helen Gregory, probes the history of 19th century flooding and examines the lessons learned and opportunities lost.
Through items from SLQ's John Oxley Library, stories of survival, loss and recovery unfold in ways that eerily mirror contemporary experiences, and remind us that at the heart of every disaster, communities shine.
Free, open daily 10am-5pm
7 April - 19 August 2012
Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery, Level 4
Gallery
Digital stories
Listen to Curator Helen Gregory in conversation with:
Peter Clarke: Grandson of HC Stanley, designer of Indooroopilly Railway bridges
Listen to Curator Helen Gregory in conversation with:
Tony Love: Great grandson of James Love (Isles Love)
