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Black and white photograph from 1971, showing construction of Sydney Opera House, including a crane with the Hornibrook logo in the foreground.

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Our Heritage Talks connect audiences to our extraordinary collections by inviting speakers to share their expertise and perspectives on topics relating to Queensland history. 

The Heritage Talks series welcomes researchers, historians, knowledge seekers and creatives to share their work relating to Queensland history.

Each event is followed by an opportunity for a hands-on collection experience with original historic materials.

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Queenslander home set in a tropical garden at Atherton, Queensland, 1929
Heritage talks: houses and homes
Marianne Taylor (The House Detective) and heritage architect David Gole, explore the concept of Queensland’s heritage homes.
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Flooded Edward Street during the 1974 Brisbane flood
Heritage talks: the floods of ‘74
Dr Margaret Cook and Dr James Davidson, reflect on the impact of the '74 floods.
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Early drawing of a section of the town of Brisbane, Queensland including the Convict Hospital, 1835
Landing Echo – 200 years since the arrival of John Oxley
Presentations by renowned poet Samuel Wagan Watson, acclaimed historian Jennifer Harrison, and Serene Fernando, Curator, Truth Telling at State Library.
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Construction of the Sydney Opera House
Queensland ingenuity and the Sydney Opera House
Researchers Julie Hornibrook and Dr Luciano Cardellicchio reveal the role of Sir Manuel Hornibrook in the construction of the Sydney Opera House.
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Audience at talk event

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