New podcast: “Straw, sticks and bricks: Queensland house histories”

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Federation style home with front and side verandahs. State Library of Queensland. Negative number: 198394

On 16 May the State Library of Queensland and Department of Environment and Heritage Protection presented “Straw, sticks and bricks: Queensland houses histories” as part of its bi-monthly Out of the Port lecture series.

"Straw, Sticks & Bricks" at the State Library of Queensland.. Left to right: Dr Kate Evans (host), Mary Howells (historian), Annabel Lloyd (archivist) and Don Watson (architect & historian)

The main presenter, historian and architect Don Watson, presented a fascinating overview of some of Maryborough’s historic homes as well as discussing their design.

Brisbane City Council archivist Annabel Lloyd and Mary Howells, historian in the Heritage Branch of the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, revealled the some of the resources which help in researching the history of a house.

Architect and historian Don Watson presenting at "Straw, Sticks & Bricks: Queensland house histories". State Library of Queensland

The session was compered by ABC Radio National’s Dr Kate Evans.

A podcast of this lecture and others in Out of the Port series are available on the State Library of Queensland’s website.

An information guide [MS Word] to the resources of the State Library of Queensland related to house histories is also available.

The next lecture will be – On Our Selection and beyond: Queensland’s literary heritage

Myles Sinnamon – Project Coordinator, State Library of Queensland