Queensland Police during WWII
Seminar by historian Peter Dunn OAM
11:00 – 12.30
Tickets via Eventbrite or email museum@police.qld.gov.au
During World War II, the Queensland Police were heavily involved in the war effort. They assisted with the recruitment of personnel and the provision of security for military installations, while also carrying out investigations and intelligence gathering. Overall, the Queensland Police were an important part of the war effort in Queensland and made a significant contribution to the Allied victory.
During this presentation Brisbane war historian Peter Dunn, will outline how the Queensland Police were involved in the protection of civilians and the defence of the state against possible enemy attack. Peter will also discuss other police war time duties such as protection of vulnerable and vulnerable sites and the provision of security for important infrastructure, such as railway lines and bridges.
Peter is the Webmaster of the popular “Australia @ War” web site at www.ozatwar.com which contains everything you would want to know about military activities in Australia during WWII. Peter’s research has made him realise that very few authors and historians have covered much detail about events that occurred on the home front during WWII. He has published 7 E-books on WWII in Australia.
The one-and-a-half hour presentation will begin at 11am on Sunday 26 March and will provide educational content suitable for all audiences.
The Museum opens its doors to the public on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm from February to November in addition to the standard Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm opening hours. Monthly Sunday openings feature guest speakers from across the historical and crime-solving spectrums.
PLEASE NOTE: The Police Museum will open Sunday 26 March from 10am to 3pm and is located on the ground floor of Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane.