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Q100 celebrations - 50 years ago

In 1959, Queensland celebrated its 100th birthday - Q100 - and to honour our early years, we present a series of photographs taken during the 1959 centennial parade in Brisbane.

The late Blair Linnett, who was employed by the Department of Primary Industries all his working life, took these photos. He travelled throughout Queensland, always with his camera close by, taking many photographs along the way.

These pictures were sent to the Q150 Celebrations team in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by Blair Linnett's son, Mark.

If you have any historic images of Queensland, email them to Q150 (external site) or call 3247 3995.

Horse-drawn omnibus following a tram along George Street Brisbane. Horse-drawn omnibuses ran from Brisbane city to the suburbs from 1862 to 1912. Electric trams ran in Brisbane from 1897 to 1969.

Queensland's first state-wide mail service, using a Cobb & Co coach.

Model-T Ford fire engine.

Marching girls.

Bullock teams were used to transport heavy goods throughout Queensland, even along Brisbane's inner-city streets.

Ambulance litter used in Queensland at the turn of the 20th century.

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Last updated: 1 October, 2009

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