I was lucky enough today to attend a special shindig in City Hall celebrating the 150th anniversary of Brisbane's birth. The Lord Mayor invited descendants of those who signed the original petition to make Brisbane a municipality to come and celebrate.
The ceremony itself was wonderful, with a reenactment of the election of Lord Mayor Petrie and speeches from Queendland's Govenor, current Lord Mayor Campbell Newman, and Ms Grace Grace, speaking on behalf of the Premier. This was followed by a lovely morning tea of traditional Aussie fair - lamingtons, tiny pavlovas, and Anzac biscuits.
It was interesting to hear the issues that those first city aldermen put forth. As Ms Grace observed, "the more things change, the more things stay the same". Water, sanitation, roads and preserving the wilderness were all issues then, just as they are now.
Happy Birthday Brisbane. Here's to 150 more.
Just love the floor art work. A place I must visit when I ever hit the Brisbane City Centre. LOL
Posted by: Rell | October 13, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Actually - LOL - I have actually been in there - and been for a ride to the top in the little old lift to check out the clock tower - will have to do it with the kids one day:)
Posted by: Kylie | October 13, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Wow - Happy Birthday Brisbane - 150 years young. it looks like an interesting spot to drop in and check out - will put it on the list of things to do when I get there:)
Posted by: Kylie | October 13, 2009 at 04:08 PM