Queanbeyan & District - Land & People
Aboriginal Queen Nellie Hamilton
Queen Nellie Hamilton was an honoured guest at the Tharwa Bridge opening in March 1895.
The official photo of the Tharwa Bridge Opening, shows what a “grand” occasion this was and the importance of Queen Nellie Hamilton to the community and within the community, at that time:
‘ … after a photograph was taken [...]
Canberra Investigated
When expatriate and political activist and artistic satirist Caroline Ambrus dipped out of Queanbeyan and sought new pastures across the border, she thought she would get a better deal in community justice and consultation. 1
Instead of retiring on a political holiday away from the action she has spent the past six years on investigative [...]
Harp of Erin Inn
Indian Jugglers were performing at ‘The Harp of Erin Inn’ located in Macquoid Street, Queanbeyan, when one of their juggling team went missing in November 1861. 1
The missing Indian Juggler was about 40 years old and it was believed that he had been “murdered … shortly after giving a juggling performance”. 2
A [...]