QUEANBEYAN, NSW
Established September 28, 1838
Proclaimed a Village in 1838 and today a vibrant regional city most widely known for its location on the doorstep of Australia's national capital, Canberra, and its prodigious sporting prowess.
Truly a City of Champions, internationally recognised names including rugby legend David Campese, Formula One driver Mark Webber, and one of the country's greatest sportspeople, undefeated World Squash Champion Heather McKay are just some of the talent it's nurtured. Outside the sporting arena, the impressive list encompasses the likes of acclaimed author Miles Franklin, and one-time James Bond, George Lazenby.
With an Indigenous presence reaching back more than 21,000 years, Queanbeyan's story is even more rich and varied. Over almost two centuries since the arrival of Europeans, it has encompassed extraordinary and far-reaching successes in everything from business and industry to cultural pursuits and the arts.
Come and explore this fascinating journey through 180 rare and unique Mementos that reveal as much about the progression of a nation as they do an isolated outpost that became an important border-town through to its modern incarnation as a cosmopolitan city.
QUEANBEYAN VENUES
Sept 28 until Oct 14, 2018
* Some Venues have specific Exhibition Opening Times.
Please view our Events section for these details.
- Thu, 18 OctTHE ROYAL HOTEL QBN18 Oct 2018, 7:00 pmTHE ROYAL HOTEL QBN, 85 Monaro St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia18 Oct 2018, 7:00 pmTHE ROYAL HOTEL QBN, 85 Monaro St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, AustraliaThis historic building has undergone significant remodelling and as a finale to 180 Mementos | 180 Years, there will be a special unveiling, including the showing of an original local film on the importance of this heritage icon.
- Sun, 14 OctFarrer Place14 Oct 2018, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
- Sun, 14 OctFarrer Place14 Oct 2018, 1:00 pm – 15 Oct 2018, 4:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia14 Oct 2018, 1:00 pm – 15 Oct 2018, 4:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, AustraliaCome along to the Queanbeyan Museum, itself housed in the historic Police Sergeant's residence of 1876 and take a last look at our unique anniversary Exhibition, and on Sunday join us for a High Tea and share some birthday cake with us!
- Mon, 08 OctArt Society Gallery Queanbeyan08 Oct 2018, 10:00 am – 14 Oct 2018, 11:00 amArt Society Gallery Queanbeyan, 6 Trinculo Pl, E Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
- Sun, 07 OctFarrer Place07 Oct 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
- Sat, 06 OctFarrer Place06 Oct 2018, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
- Sat, 06 OctFarrer Place06 Oct 2018, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia06 Oct 2018, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, AustraliaVisit the inner sanctum of a place rarely seen by the general public - the historic Queanbeyan Masonic Lodge of 1924, the Freemasons connected to the town from as early as 1877, with many prominent citizens members of the Brotherhood over the years.
- Sat, 29 SeptFarrer Place29 Sept 2018, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmFarrer Place, Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
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Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
WITH THANKS TO ...
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Nichole Overall - Author & Social Historian
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Brigid Whitbread - Local History Librarian, Queanbeyan-Palerang Library
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Gillian Kelly - Author & Historian
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Tracey Morton-Fisher - Local Historian
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John Barilaro - Member for Monaro, Deputy-Premier NSW; NSW State Govt.
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Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Staff - Georgina Perri, & Gaby Tagliapietra