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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 ==
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==
==Queensland Greats Awards==


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|website=Government of Queensland|access-date=5 October 2016}}</ref>
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>
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! scope="col" style="text-align: left;" | Individuals
! scope="col" style="text-align: left;" | Institution
! scope="col" style="text-align: left;" | Posthumous
|-
! scope="row" | 2016
|
* Allan Border AO
* The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO
* John Curro AM MBE
* Lloyd McDermott (Mullenjaiwakka)
* Mal Meninga AM
| RSPCA Queensland
| George Roberts
|-
! scope="row" | 2015
|
* Dr Andrew Brice AM
* Distinguished Professor James Dale AO FTSE
* Pat Fennell
* John (Jack) Gleeson AM KSG
* Robert MacPherson
| RSL (Queensland Branch)
| Steve Irwin
|-
! scope="row" | 2014
|
* Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO
* Fred Conway
* Dr Patrick Corrigan AM
* Professor Adele Green AC
* Win Schubert AO
| Endeavour Foundation
|-
! scope="row" | 2013
|
* Stefan Ackerie
* Dr Dimity Dornan AO
* Tim Fairfax AC
* Professor G.Q. Max Lu FAA FTSE
* Herb Wharton
| Australian Red Cross Society
|-
! scope="row" | 2012
|
* Emeritus Professor Ken Donald AO
* Deborah Mailman
* Daphne Pirie AO MBE
* Sir Sydney Schubert
* Terry White AO
| Queensland Meals on Wheels
|-
! scope="row" | 2011
|
* Dr Betty Byrne Henderson AM
* Dr George Chapman AO
* Graham Jackson OAM
* Wally Lewis AM
* Kerry O'Brien
| Queensland State Emergency Service
|-
! scope="row" | 2010
|
* The Honourable Mike Ahern AO
* The Honourable Sir Llewellyn (Llew) Edwards AC
* Professor Michael Good AO
* Ruth Hegarty
* Dr James Edward (Eddie) Liu OBE OAM
| The University of Queensland (UQ)
|-
! scope="row" | 2009
|
* Philip Bacon AM
* Bill Bristow AM
* Kevin (Kev) Carmody
* Dr Robyn Rodwell
* Anthony Ryan
| Blue Care
|-
! scope="row" | 2008
|
* Ian Brusasco AO
* Pearl Duncun
* Matthew Hayden AM
* Professor Ross Homel AO
* Dr Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher James AO
| Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Australia (Queensland section)
|-
! scope="row" | 2007
|
* Ashley Cooper AO
* The Honourable Leneen Forde AC
* Doug Hall AM
* Emeritus Professor John Hay AC
* Sir Leo Hielscher AC
| Surf Life Saving Queensland
|-
! scope="row" | 2006
|
* Professor Ian Frazer AC
* Dr Jim Kennedy AO CBE
* Greg Norman AO
* Dr Margaret Olley AC
* Geoffrey Rush AC
| Mater Misericordiae Health Service
|-
! scope="row" | 2005
|
* William (Bill) Brown OAM
* Dr Tony Gould AM
* Patrick Terrence (Terry) Jackman AM
* Dr Aila Keto AO
* Rod Laver MBE
|-
! scope="row" | 2004
|
* Professor Julie H Campbell AO
* Hugh Cornish AM
* Dr Richard Lewandowski
* William Robinson AO
* Nicholas (Nick) Xynias AO BEM
|-
! scope="row" | 2003
|
* Professor Peter Doherty AC
* David Malouf AO
* Angelo Puglisi
* Dr Evelyn Scott AO
* Reginald Murray (R.M.) Williams AO CMG
|-
! scope="row" | 2002
|
* Wayne Bennett AM
* Dr Clem Jones AO
* Olga Miller
* Professor Lawrie Powell AC
* Professor David Tudehope AM
|-
! scope="row" | 2001
|
* Dr Robert (Uncle Bob) Anderson OAM
* Professor Joe Baker AO OBE
* Diane Cilento
* Sister Angela Mary Doyle AO
* Ted Smout OAM
|}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Canberra Day]]

* [[History of Queensland]]
* [[History of Queensland]]
* [[Proclamation Day]]
* https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/events/queensland-week/
* [[Western Australia Day]]


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

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070702043338/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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Latest revision as of 21:46, 7 June 2023

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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