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Celebrating 150 Years of the Queensland Museum 1862 1862–2012 CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF THE QUEENSLAND MUSEUM QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011–2012 THANK YOU HELLO AND THERE APPLAUSE We’ve had a great year and this report is a The following individuals were instrumental in development of this report: wonderful way for us to show you – our valued Dr Robert Adlard, Margot Andersen, Deborah Bailey, Dr Alan supporters – what we have achieved as a Bartholomai, Mij Bricknell, Kathy Buckley, Scott Carlile, Jason Elliott, Jo Forsyth, Dr Scott Hocknull, Dr John N.A. Hooper, Janelle Insley, result of your gifts. Fleur Lewis, Meg Lloyd, Dr Geraldine Mate, David Mewes, David To avoid something akin to Tolstoy’s War and Peace, and in the Milne, Sarah Perrott, Sonya Peters, Baden Phillips, Glenn Price, interests of environmental sustainability, we have chosen not to Dr Andrew Rozefelds, Michelle Ryan, Dr Kevin J. Tilbrook, Peter Volk, include our financial statements in this report. If you are interested Cathy ter Bogt, Dr Deborah Tranter, Dr Sue Turner, Vicki Warden and in the facts and figures, please visit: www.foundation.qm.qld.gov.au Dr Michael Westaway. where our full financial statements are available for download. Queensland Museum Foundation Annual Report 2011–12 As an institution that prides itself on providing authentic, accurate Words: Sally Anna Hamilton and timely information, please rest assured that the timeline Photography: © Queensland Museum. Contemporary photographs component of this report has been rigorously researched using by Bruce Cowell, Gary Cranitch, Peter Waddington and Jeff Wright credible sources. A full reference list is available upon request. Illustration: Geoff Thompson Design: Laura Cantrell © Queensland Museum Foundation Trust 2012 This report is printed on environmentally responsible paper. QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011–2012 1 WHAT’S AHEAD 04 PROFILE 07 THE BRASS: GOVERNANCE 10 BLOWIN’ OUR HORN: QUEENSLAND MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS 12 2011–12: THE YEAR THAT WAS 14 SHINY AND NEW: This year’s projects 30 STILL ON THE GO: Continuing projects 38 THE FUTURE: 2012–13 48 OUR SUPPORTERS 52 GIVING QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011–2012 03 THE BEGINNING In 1859, the year Queensland separated from New South Wales, a group of individuals curious about science, technology and biodiversity formed the Queensland Philosophical Society. The Queensland Government granted the Queensland Philosophical Society (the Society) use of a room in the Windmill on Brisbane’s Wickham Terrace and £100 to further their aims. Two years later, on 20 January 1862, the Society opened its first public display – a hodge podge collection of shells, birds, fossils, stereoscopic photographs and a microscope. And so, the Queensland Museum was born. Over the past 15 decades the Queensland Museum has come of age as a celebrated cultural icon chronicling the biological, cultural and regional diversity of Queensland and our place in the world. Our 150 year journey, from 1862 until present day, is illustrated across the pages of this report in the context of key international, national and state events. Pictured, opposite: Minutes of the Queensland Philosophical Society passing the unanimous motion to name the Queensland Museum. Death of Burke and Wills In 2009, a site in central western Queensland long claimed as the location Queensland recognised as a separate of the missing Burke and Wills ‘Plant colony from New South Wales. Camp’ was excavated, and more than 160 items, including this glass fragment Earthenware medallions, such as this one and percussion cap were recovered. from the Queensland Museum Collection Robert Herbert elected These items are now held by the were created to mark the separation. Queensland’s first Premier. Queensland Museum. 1860 1861 1859 Queensland’s first American Civil War commences, stamps are issued. continuing until 1865. The war Queensland Philosophical boosted Queensland’s cotton Society founded. industry, with supplies purchased for uniforms. 04 QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011–2012 PROFILE THE QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Queensland is a special place. A place of rainforests, deserts and reefs. A place of rich dinosaur heritage and home to two authentic Indigenous cultures, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. Queenslanders are special people – a hardworking crew proud of our heritage and achievements, willing to ‘have a go’ and take on the world. Construction begins on Queensland’s first Railway. South Sea Islanders (Kanakas) arrive in The Queensland Times printed a silk Queensland to work in the Cane Fields. address inviting Queenslanders to the Queensland Museum has many traditional South inauguration of the works. This piece, Queensland Museum Sea Islander objects, such as this pearl inlaid axe, along with other memorabilia to mark founded. in the collection purchased from W.H Lawrence who the occasion, is held in the Queensland Captained labour trade vessels in the late 1800s. Museum Collection. 1863 1864 1862 New South Wales and Queensland play their first cricket match. Queensland Museum holds a number of cricket- related items in the collection, including this Queensland Cricket Council cap. QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011–2012 05 For 150 years, the Queensland Museum has been discovering, documenting and celebrating the biological, cultural and regional diversity of Queensland. We are the keeping place of the state’s We exist to connect and inspire, to facilitate natural and cultural treasures. real and memorable experiences and to enable a sense of connection with self, We produce cutting edge, evidence community and the world. based research and best selling books. We are a place that helps us understand who We have an award-winning regional outreach we were, who we are, and who we could be. program and the largest museum loans service in the world. We are a place that actively invites community engagement and a place that Queenslanders We are not an austere place of dusty artefacts, own and feel proud of. authoritative scientists, stuffed animals and quiet corridors. We are the Queensland Museum. We are a people’s museum, passionate about sharing Queensland’s stories. Queensland’s first train steams The first Cobb & Co. coach runs between Ipswich and Bigges between Brisbane and Ipswich. Camp (Grandchester). Cobb+Co Museum in Toowoomba The crystal goblet used by Lady Bowen, is home of the National Carriage wife of Governor George Bowen, at the Collection of horse drawn vehicles, official opening ceremony is part of the which includes Cobb & Co. Queensland Museum Collection. coaches no. 48 and 100 (pictured). 1865 1866 1867 Slavery abolished in the International financial downturn Gold discovered at Gympie, sparking United States. known as The Panic of 1866 occurs. Queensland’s Gold Rush. This discovery, followed by the exploitation of deposits in Charters Towers and the Palmer River saved Queensland from the worst effects of the 1866 economic depression. Gold scales such as these held by the Queensland Museum, were used to measure the success (or otherwise) of a claim. 06 QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011–2012 QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION From humble beginnings as a volunteer-run organisation, today the Queensland Museum is a state wide institution employing more than 300 staff. Each year, more than 4 million people visit one of our museums, We are a charitable trust, endorsed as a tax deductible surf our website, borrow from our loans centre or participate gift recipient by the Australian Tax Office. in a scientific lecture, public program or museum experience. Funds raised by the Foundation contribute to: The Queensland Museum Foundation (the Foundation) exists • the acquisition and conservation of objects and to raise funds to support the strategic priorities and state wide specimens that represent Queensland’s stories; programs of the Queensland Museum. We add to the rich and rewarding Queensland Museum puzzle, where all the pieces fit • the creation of inspiring experiences through the together to create the sense of awe and wonder that is life – interpretation of our collections; and being alive. • the carrying out of evidence based scientific research to Because we are only partially funded by the Queensland document and better understand our biodiversity; and Government, we need to look beyond the periphery to bridge • the delivery of museum services throughout Queensland. the gaps and generate the support required to continue creating Each year, our fundraising effort is supplemented by a capped compelling museum connections. matching subsidy from the Queensland Office of Liquor and What WE DO Gaming Regulation. All of our operating and administrative costs are met by the In August 2003 the Queensland Museum Foundation Trust Board of the Queensland Museum, and therefore, every dollar (the Foundation) was established by the Board of the Queensland of support received by the Foundation goes directly toward Museum to raise funds in support of the Queensland Museum. creating a museum that inspires, empowers and enriches. Since that date, we have raised more than $8.3 million for exhibitions, activities, research, resources and development projects. Aborigines Protection Act implemented, Brisbane’s Parliament house permitting government agencies to is opened. remove Aboriginal and Torres Strait Queensland Governor Sir George Islander children of from their families. This Bowen laid the Foundation stone practice lasts 100 years. The Queensland using a silver trowel,
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