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| Collections on campus - Saturday 13 April 2013 | |
Explore culture, science and ancient worlds in the newly renovated campus museums at The University of Queensland. Tour includes admission and guided tours of the Antiquities, Anthropology and Physics Museums at the beautiful St Lucia Campus. With the option of a self-guided tour of the UQ Art Museum after the tour. Places limited.
Times: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Cost: $15 non-members/$13 BLHN members pp
RSVP: must be made at least two weeks prior to tour date (payment must be made up front and in full to secure place)
Contact: bookings through BLHN, phone 3223 6606 or email info@brisbanelivingheritage.org
Meeting location is advised when full booking has been received and processed
This tour is part of the Australian Heritage Week 2013.
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| Early cemeteries of Brisbane - Sunday 19 May 2013 | |
You will be surprised by how much you can learn about a city by visiting its cemeteries. Join us on a special tour of Skew Street, Christ Church Community Precinct Milton and Toowong Cemetery to trace the history of early Brisbane. Friends of Toowong Cemetery will provide commentary and coach links will be provided. Tour will start and finish at Christ Church, Milton. Places limited.
Times: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: $25 non-members/$22 BLHN members pp
RSVP: must be made at least two weeks prior to tour date (payment must be made up front and in full to secure place)
Contact: bookings through BLHN, phone 3223 6606 or email info@brisbanelivingheritage.org
Meeting location is advised when full booking has been received and processed
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| Glorious George - Sunday 2 June 2013 | |
Join historian and broadcaster David Gibson on a tour of this most fascinating of Brisbane streets as part of the centenary celebrations of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland. Places limited.
Times: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: $10 BCC GOLD subsidised rate pp
RSVP: must be made through Brisbane City Council, places book quickly
Contact: bookings through Brisbane City Council for GOLD program, phone 3403 8888 (only when bookings are open)
Meeting location is advised one week prior to tour by Brisbane City Council
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| When Britain rules the waves - Sunday 14 July 2013 | |
Revisit the days when Queensland had its own navy: visit HMAS Voyager Memorial, the Naval Stores and other reminders of earlier times. Places limited.
Times: 9.00am to 10.30am
Cost: $10 BCC GOLD subsidised rate pp
RSVP: must be made through Brisbane City Council, places book quickly
Contact: bookings through Brisbane City Council for GOLD program, phone 3403 8888 (only when bookings are open)
Meeting location is advised one week prior to tour by Brisbane City Council
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| ...And they're racing! - Wednesday 7 August 2013 | |
In the lead up to Brisbane’s spring racing season, explore the heritage of horse racing with historian and broadcaster David Gibson. The Eagle Farm Precinct with its Racing Museum and Doomben with its Archives becomes an exciting destination for not just devotees of equine history but also for tracing Australian history. Places limited
Times: 9.30am to 11.30am
Cost: $10 BCC GOLD subsidised rate pp
RSVP: must be made through Brisbane City Council, places book quickly
Contact: bookings through Brisbane City Council for GOLD program, phone 3403 8888 (only when bookings are open)
Meeting location is advised one week prior to tour by Brisbane City Council
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| Historic homes of Sandgate - Sunday 29 September 2013 | |
Explore the history of Brisbane’s picturesque Sandgate. Enjoy a guided tour of historic homes, local heritage and museum courtesy of the Sandgate & District Historical Society & Museum. Light refreshments included. Places limited.
Times: 9.30am to 11.30am
Cost: $10 BCC GOLD subsidised rate pp
RSVP: must be made through Brisbane City Council, places book quickly
Contact: bookings through Brisbane City Council for GOLD program, phone 3403 8888 (only when bookings are open)
Meeting location is advised one week prior to tour by Brisbane City Council
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| St Helena Island river cruise and tour - TBC October 2013 | |
Share the stories of Brisbane’s convict past, explore the historic ruins of Queensland's first prison on St Helena Island and enjoy a day on beautiful Moreton Bay. Tour includes guided commentary during the cruise, morning tea & barbeque lunch onboard the Lady Brisbane, and National Park entry & guided tour on St Helena Island by National Park Rangers.
Times: TBC ALL DAY TOUR (participants must be able to make the boat leave time)
Cost: $TBC non-members/$TBC BLHN members pp
RSVP: must be made at least four weeks prior to tour date (payment must be made up front and in full to secure place)
Contact: bookings through BLHN, phone 3223 6606 or email info@brisbanelivingheritage.org
Meeting location is advised when full booking has been received and processed
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| Public art by twilight - TBC November 2013 | |
An enjoyable stroll through the city to discover some of Brisbane’s public art gems. This twilight guided tour by Blair Allsopp will include an insightful commentary on select contemporary and historical public art sculptures. Individual bookings are welcome.
Times: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Cost: $15 non-members/$13 BLHN members pp
RSVP: must be made at least two weeks prior to tour date (payment must be made up front and in full to secure place)
Contact: bookings through BLHN, phone 3223 6606 or email info@brisbanelivingheritage.org
Meeting location is advised when full booking has been received and processed
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