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{{Short description|Australian holiday commemorating the establishment of Queensland (6 June 1859)}}
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'''Queensland Day''' is officially celebrated on 6 June as the birthday of the [[Australia]]n [[States and territories of Australia|state]] of [[Queensland]].
'''Queensland Day''' is officially celebrated on 6 June as the birthday of the [[Australia]]n [[States and territories of Australia|state]] of [[Queensland]].


==History==
==History==
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[[File:Letters Patent for Colony of Queensland 1859.jpg|thumb|Detail from [[Letters Patent]] erecting Colony of Queensland.]]
[[File:Letters Patent for Colony of Queensland 1859.jpg|thumb|Detail from [[Letters Patent]] establishing the [[Colony of Queensland]].]]


Moves towards statehood began with a public meeting in 1851 to consider [[separation of Queensland]] from [[New South Wales]]. As the push for separation gained momentum, [[Queen Victoria]] was approached to consider establishing a separate colony based at [[Moreton Bay]]. The Queen gave her approval and signed the [[Letters Patent]] on 6 June 1859. On the same day an Order-in-Council gave [[Queensland]] its own Constitution. Queensland became a self-governing colony with its own Governor, a nominated Legislative Council and an elected Legislative Assembly.
Moves towards statehood began with a public meeting in 1851 to consider [[separation of Queensland]] from the [[Colony of New South Wales]]. As the push for separation gained momentum, [[Queen Victoria]] was approached to consider establishing a separate colony based at [[Moreton Bay]]. The Queen gave her approval and signed the [[Letters Patent]] on 6 June 1859. On the same day an Order-in-Council gave Queensland its own Constitution. Queensland became a self-governing colony with its own Governor, a nominated Legislative Council and an elected Legislative Assembly.


Now 6 June is celebrated by Queenslanders as the day when the new colony of Queensland was established.
Now 6 June is celebrated by Queenslanders as the day when the new colony of Queensland was established.
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On 10 December 1859, Governor Bowen arrived in Brisbane to a civic reception in the Botanic Gardens. He officially marked the historic occasion of Separation by reading a proclamation from the verandah of the Deanery of [[St John's Cathedral, Brisbane|St. John's Cathedral]].
On 10 December 1859, Governor Bowen arrived in Brisbane to a civic reception in the Botanic Gardens. He officially marked the historic occasion of Separation by reading a proclamation from the verandah of the Deanery of [[St John's Cathedral, Brisbane|St. John's Cathedral]].


== The Sunshine State ==
==Queenslander of the Year==
The song, ''The Sunshine State,'' by prolific Queensland composer [[Clyde Collins]] was written for the centenary of Queensland in 1959. It is still performed regularly by bands and choirs, especially on Queensland Day. Songwriter, harmonicist and clarinettist [[Horrie Dargie]] (1917-1999) recorded the song in 1959 with the famous Horrie Dargie Quintet. The quintet’s farewell concert in [[Sydney Town Hall]] before their tour of England (1952) became Australia’s first Gold Record, selling 75,000 copies.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/jol/2010/06/03/the-sunshine-state/|title=THE SUNSHINE STATE|last=Dingle|first=Laurel|date=3 June 2010|website=John Oxley Library blog|publisher=[[State Library of Queensland]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525064634/http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/jol/2010/06/03/the-sunshine-state/|archive-date=25 May 2017|url-status=live|access-date=25 May 2017}}</ref>


==Queensland Greats Awards==
Since 1981, Queensland Day has been celebrated as the official birthday. Celebrations provide an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Queenslanders with "Queenslander of the Year", "Young Queenslander of the Year" and "Community Spirit" awards.<ref name="qldgov">{{cite web |title=The Celebration of Queensland's Anniversary of Foundation |url=http://www.govhouse.qld.gov.au/ceremonial_honours/queensland_day.aspx |publisher=QLD Government |accessdate=16 November 2010}}</ref> The "Community Spirit" award was given to one of the finalists from the "Queenslander of the Year" or the "Young Queenslander of the Year" awards.
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!Year !! Queenslander of the Year !! Young Queenslander of the Year !! Community Spirit Award
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|2016 || align=center | [[Cate McGregor]] || align=center | || align=center |
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|2015 || align=center | || align=center | || align=center |
|-
|2014 || align=center | || align=center | || align=center |
|-
|2013 || align=center | || align=center | || align=center |
|-
|2012 || align=center | || align=center | || align=center |
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|2011 || align=center | Dr Noel Hayman <ref>{{cite news|last1=Sykes|first1=Emma|title=Queenslander of the Year 2011: Dr Noel Hayman|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/01/25/3121652.htm|accessdate=24 February 2015|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date=25 January 2011}}</ref> || align=center | || align=center |
|-
|2010 || align=center | Dimity Dornan [[Member of the Order of Australia|AM]] || align=center | [[Yassmin Abdel-Magied]] || align=center | Dr James Morton
|-
|2009 || align=center | Sergeant Dimitrios (Jim) Bellos || align=center | Chiu-Hing Chan || align=center | Heather Nancarrow
|-
|2008 || align=center | Graeme Wood || align=center | Homa Forotan || align=center | Karen Bartlett
|-
|2007 || align=center | Professor Matthew Sanders || align=center | Lars Olsen || align=center | Jess Wellard, Alexandra Gasteen, Greg Nelson
|-
|2006 || align=center | Professor [[Ian Frazer]] || align=center | [[Leisel Jones]] || align=center | Shenee Lea Geerin
|-
|2005 || align=center | Dr Geoff Hill || align=center | Alen-Igor O'Hran
|-
|2004 || align=center | Dr [[Chris Sarra]] || align=center | Leisl Packer
|-
|2003 || align=center | Professor [[Alan Mackay-Sim]] || align=center | Alice Chang-Douglas
|-
|2002 || align=center | [[John Eales]] [[Member of the Order of Australia|AM]] || align=center | Danielle Begg
|-
|2001 || align=center | [[Lloyd Hancock]] || align=center | Mark Farrell-Nikenbah
|-
|2000 || align=center | Dr [[Aila Keto]] [[Officer of the Order of Australia|AO]] || align=center | James Moody
|-
|1999 || align=center | [[Margot Appleyard]] || align=center | Petros Khalesirad
|-
|1998 || align=center | [[Betty Byrne Henderson]] [[Member of the Order of Australia|AM]] || align=center | Tiffany Dudman
|-
|1997 || align=center | [[Cedric Johnson]] [[Member of the Order of Australia|AM]] || align=center | Perry Cross
|-
|1996 || align=center | [[Christina Yeomans]] [[Medal of the Order of Australia|OAM]] || align=center | Tarita Botsman and [[Michael Kasprowicz]]
|-
|1995 || align=center | Dr [[Cherrell Hirst]] [[Officer of the Order of Australia|AO]] || align=center | Nicholas Gerathy
|-
|1994 || align=center | [[Allan Border]] [[Officer of the Order of Australia|AO]] || align=center | Lana Higson
|-
|1993 || align=center | [[Mary Lowe]] [[Member of the Order of Australia|AM]] || align=center | John McColl and Kylie Buchanan
|-
|1992 || align=center | [[Graham Jenkinson]] [[Member of the Order of Australia|AM]] || align=center | Danae Sweetapple
|-
|1991 || align=center | [[Leneen Forde]] [[Companion of the Order of Australia|AC]] || align=center | Roger Lord
|-
|1990 || align=center | Dr [[Clem Jones]] [[Officer of the Order of Australia|AO]] || align=center | Aaron Maree
|-
|1989 || align=center | Sister [[Angela Mary Doyle]] [[Officer of the Order of Australia|AO]] || align=center | Joanne Hein
|-
|1988 || align=center | Sir [[Llewellyn Edwards]] [[Companion of the Order of Australia|AC]]
|-
|1987 || align=center | Rev. Canon [[John Warby]] [[Medal of the Order of Australia|OAM]]
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|1986 || align=center | Dr [[Russell Strong]] AL
|-
|1985 || align=center | [[Iris Buntine]] [[Medal of the Order of Australia|OAM]] [[British Empire Medal|BEM]]
|-
|1984 || align=center | [[Ron Grant (runner)|Ron Grant]] [[Medal of the Order of Australia|OAM]]
|-
|1983 || align=center | Sir [[Edward Williams (Queensland judge)|Edward Williams]] [[Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire|KBE]] [[Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George|KCMG]]
|-
|1982 || align=center | [[Robin Gibson (architect)|Robin Gibson]]
|-
|1981 || align=center | [[Phyllis Cilento|Lady Cilento]]
|}


Since 2001, the [[Queensland Greats Awards]] have been presented as part of Queensland Day celebrations. These awards recognise outstanding Queenslanders for their lifetime of dedication and contribution to the development of the state and their role in strengthening and shaping the community. A posthumous category was added in 2015 and from 2016, an institution has been acknowledged annually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/|title=Queensland Greats Awards|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531022559/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/|archive-date=31 May 2017|access-date=31 May 2017}}</ref>
==See also==


==See also==
* [[Canberra Day]]
* [[History of Queensland]]
* [[History of Queensland]]
* [[Proclamation Day]]
* [[Western Australia Day]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

* [http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/awardsevents/events/queenslandweek/about/ Queensland Government's History of Queensland Day]
=== Attribution ===
* [http://www.queenslandweek.qld.gov.au Official Queensland Week Website]
{{SLQ-CC-BY|url=http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/jol/2010/06/03/the-sunshine-state/|title=The Sunshine State|date=3 June 2010|authors=Laurel Dingle|accessdate=25 May 2017}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards Queensland Greats Awards website]
* [https://campaigns.premiers.qld.gov.au/queenslandday/ Official Queensland Day website]


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Queensland Day
Observed byQueensland
TypePublic
Date6 June
Frequencyannual

Queensland Day is officially celebrated on 6 June as the birthday of the Australian state of Queensland.

History

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Detail from Letters Patent establishing the Colony of Queensland.

Moves towards statehood began with a public meeting in 1851 to consider separation of Queensland from the Colony of New South Wales. As the push for separation gained momentum, Queen Victoria was approached to consider establishing a separate colony based at Moreton Bay. The Queen gave her approval and signed the Letters Patent on 6 June 1859. On the same day an Order-in-Council gave Queensland its own Constitution. Queensland became a self-governing colony with its own Governor, a nominated Legislative Council and an elected Legislative Assembly.

Now 6 June is celebrated by Queenslanders as the day when the new colony of Queensland was established.

With the word 'Separation' painted on its hull, the ship Clarence sailed into Brisbane on 10 July 1859, to be greeted by a jubilant crowd eagerly awaiting the news of separation. Clarence was welcomed with a 14-gun salute, a 'blue light' display and fireworks.

On 20 July, Queensland was informed that Sir George Bowen would be the State's first Governor. Celebrations resumed with fireworks, cannon fires, flag raisings and the sound of gunshots.

On 10 December 1859, Governor Bowen arrived in Brisbane to a civic reception in the Botanic Gardens. He officially marked the historic occasion of Separation by reading a proclamation from the verandah of the Deanery of St. John's Cathedral.

The Sunshine State

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The song, The Sunshine State, by prolific Queensland composer Clyde Collins was written for the centenary of Queensland in 1959. It is still performed regularly by bands and choirs, especially on Queensland Day. Songwriter, harmonicist and clarinettist Horrie Dargie (1917-1999) recorded the song in 1959 with the famous Horrie Dargie Quintet. The quintet’s farewell concert in Sydney Town Hall before their tour of England (1952) became Australia’s first Gold Record, selling 75,000 copies.[1]

Queensland Greats Awards

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Since 2001, the Queensland Greats Awards have been presented as part of Queensland Day celebrations. These awards recognise outstanding Queenslanders for their lifetime of dedication and contribution to the development of the state and their role in strengthening and shaping the community. A posthumous category was added in 2015 and from 2016, an institution has been acknowledged annually.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dingle, Laurel (3 June 2010). "THE SUNSHINE STATE". John Oxley Library blog. State Library of Queensland. Archived from the original on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Queensland Greats Awards". Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.

Attribution

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This Wikipedia article incorporates text from The Sunshine State (3 June 2010) by Laurel Dingle published by the State Library of Queensland under CC BY licence, accessed on 25 May 2017.

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