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Grass Dukes and Shepherd Kings
Map of Grass Dukes and Shepherd Kings

Grass Dukes and Shepherd Kings
South Brisbane, Brisbane Area

14 December - 21 April

Phone:
07 3840 7666
Email:
info@slq.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on

Description

Nineteenth century pastoral life on the Darling Downs comes alive in this intimate exhibition of treasures at State Library of Queensland. Explore the prized possessions, photo albums, planting journals, and other records of farm life of the Europeans who settled in the Darling Downs from 1839.

Popularly known as the 'grass dukes' and 'shepherd kings', they lived up to their image as antipodean aristocrats, erecting fine homesteads, grand stables and woolsheds and transforming the landscape with exotic plants and formal gardens.

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Grass Dukes and Shepherd Kings provides an insight into the lives of the early 'squatters' and their pastoral and political power.

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Property Details

Facilities

  • Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
    Non-assisted Access
  • Car park
    Car park
  • Public Telephone
    Public Telephone
  • Shaded Area
    Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
    Sheltered Area
  • Toilet facilities for the Disabled
    Disabled toilet

Free Entry


Event Dates

14 December - 21 April

Frequency: Daily

Venues

State Library of Queensland

Address:
Cultural Centre
Stanley Place
South Brisbane
Queensland Australia 4101


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