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Tag Archives: Heritage protection

The 50th Guardian Angels Day

An article commemorating the 50th ‘Guardian Angels’ grave cleaning day at the South Brisbane Cemetery.

Posted byChristopher DawsonAugust 29, 2023September 25, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Brisbane history, Cemeteries, Community, Heritage protectionLeave a comment on The 50th Guardian Angels Day

A Boggo Road Great: John Banks, 1939-2014

John at work, 1980s. (BRGHS)

A look at the legacy of John Banks, one of the true champions of Boggo Road heritage.

Posted byChristopher DawsonMay 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Heritage protection, Prison history, Public HistoryLeave a comment on A Boggo Road Great: John Banks, 1939-2014

Queensland Cemetery History: A Varied Body of Work

Warwick Cemetery, December 2022.

Looking back at an extensive record of working in Queensland cemetery history.

Posted byChristopher DawsonApril 26, 2023April 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Brisbane history, Cemeteries, Community, Heritage protection, Public HistoryLeave a comment on Queensland Cemetery History: A Varied Body of Work

Here’s Why a Boggo Road Heritage and Arts Hub Would Be a Good Thing

Inside of a Boggo Road cellblock.

Is it time for a change of management at the Boggo Road heritage prison, and to create a Heritage and Arts Hub there?

Posted byChristopher DawsonApril 24, 2023April 25, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Brisbane history, Community, Heritage protection, Public HistoryLeave a comment on Here’s Why a Boggo Road Heritage and Arts Hub Would Be a Good Thing

Fixing Brisbane Cemeteries

Main entrance gates at Toowong Cemetery, 2009.

A discussion about some of the demands for big spending to improve a Brisbane cemetery.

Posted byChristopher DawsonApril 24, 2023April 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Brisbane history, Cemeteries, Ethics, Heritage protectionLeave a comment on Fixing Brisbane Cemeteries

Fake History and Wolston House

Wolston House, circa 1890s.

Another expose of the ‘paranormal industry’ getting history wrong in Queensland.

Posted byChristopher DawsonApril 24, 2023April 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Brisbane history, Ethics, Heritage protection, Public HistoryLeave a comment on Fake History and Wolston House

Ghost Hunting, Ethics, and the National Trust

Wolston House, circa 1890s.

Should the National Trust of Queensland really be allowing unethical commercial activities in their properties?

Posted byChristopher DawsonApril 24, 2023April 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Ethics, Heritage protection, Public HistoryLeave a comment on Ghost Hunting, Ethics, and the National Trust

The State of South Brisbane Cemetery: A Groundbreaking Report

This innovative community-led project is a big step towards improving a large historical cemetery with many infrastructure problems.

Posted byChristopher DawsonApril 19, 2023April 23, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Cemeteries, Community, Heritage protection, Public History1 Comment on The State of South Brisbane Cemetery: A Groundbreaking Report

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