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FROM THE VAULT – Directing Traffic: a 1926 instructional leaflet
Font and rear pages of the Traffic Signals leaflet put out for the Brisbane Exhibition in 1926. Issued by the motor accessory house Philip Frankel & Co. Ltd. The instructional leaflet on Traffic...
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FROM the VAULT – A police officer’s best friend
There is no doubt that sworn dogs are integral to Queensland Police work across the state. However we should not forget that dogs also formed part of an officer’s family especially when they were...
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FROM the VAULT – A police officer’s best friend
There is no doubt that sworn dogs are integral to Queensland Police work across the state. However we should not forget that dogs also formed part of an officer’s family especially when they were...
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FROM the VAULT – Queensland Police Guinness World Record, 1984
Queensland motorcycle police held the Guinness Book of Records world record for the number of riders on a motorcycle when 35 officers balanced on a motorbike at Surfers Paradise Raceway on June 22,...
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24 February: War Animal Day
Constable Robert G. Pacholke on horseback near the Fossilbrook Police Station agistment yard, c1928.(Police Museum Image No. PM1110) On this day wear a purple poppy and remember the millions of...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Perils of Beat Duty
Full length studio portrait of police officer wearing the first Queensland Police uniform of dark blue, serge wool. This uniform was in use well into the 20th century in the more populated areas. Note...
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FROM THE VAULT: The Queensland Police Gazette
A message from Commissioner Seymour from the first issue of the Queensland Police Gazette, of July 22, 1864 The Police Gazette was first issued on July 22, 1864. This publication represented the best...
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FROM the VAULT – Queensland Police Guinness World Record, 1984
Queensland motorcycle police held the Guinness Book of Records world record for the number of riders on a motorcycle when 35 officers balanced on a motorbike at Surfers Paradise Raceway on June 22,...
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FROM THE VAULT – Physical Fitness
Physical drill at the Police Depot, 1913 Physical fitness has always been an important part of the training regime for Queensland Police officers. No person shall be appointed constable unless he...
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FROM THE VAULT – Motor Cycle Display Team
The Queensland Police “Motor Cycle Display Team” was reformed for the 1979 Police Spectacular, held at the RNA showground. The team included 19 officers lead by Sergeants Donald McKean and John...
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Sunday Lectures Series: ‘I know who killed Betty Shanks’ by Author Ted Duhs
27 March 202211:00am – 12:30pm Police Headquarters200 Roma Street, Brisbane QLD 4000FREE ENTRY – Bookings Essential via Eventbrite or email museum@police.qld.gov.au Boolarong Press On the evening of...
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FROM THE VAULT – The Queensland Police Academy 50th Anniversary
50 Years of World Class Policing through Education & Training The new Queensland Police Academy nears completion, 1971. In 1971 work on the new Queensland Police Academy at Oxley was well underway...
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FROM THE VAULT – The Queensland Police Academy 50th Anniversary
50 Years of World Class Policing through Education & Training The new Queensland Police Academy nears completion, 1971. In 1971 work on the new Queensland Police Academy at Oxley was well underway...
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FROM THE VAULT – Brisbane’s first traffic lights
Police Commissioner Cecil Carroll, middle of the image, and other dignitaries, check that the traffic signals at the intersection of Queen and George streets are working correctly, the day after they...
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Sunday Lecture Series
Fromelles: A WW1 Mass Grave Discovery by historian Tim Lycett 24 April 202211:00am – 12:30pm Police Headquarters200 Roma Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 FREE ENTRY Bookings Essential via Eventbrite or...
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FROM THE VAULT – A record ride, 1901
Acting Sergeant Philip Walsh was granted an honorarium of £10 for meritorious services in connection with the taking of the Federal Poll at Bedourie in 1901. In 1901 the Home Secretary ordered Acting...
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FROM THE VAULT – Music to our ears
In 1895 the Queensland Police Brass Band was established. This 20 piece band included one drummer and 19 brass instrument players and was led by Band Master Professor Seale. They performed at police...
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FROM THE VAULT – Lest we forget
When the first world war was announced, many Queensland Police officers heard the call and took leave to join the A.I.F. Of those police officers who joined the war effort, thirty paid the ultimate...
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THEN and NOW – Warwick Police Station
Warwick Watchhouse, 1892 Warwick is situated on the banks of the Condamine River, about two hours’ drive southwest of Brisbane. Patrick Leslie and his two brothers originally settled in the area as...
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FROM THE VAULT – William Edward Lynam
Constable Lynam with his bicycle outside the Duchess Police Station, c1932. In March this year the granddaughter of William Edward Lynam donated a number of images to the Police Museum which...
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