The Women of South Brisbane Cemetery
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This special after-dark tour shines a light on the lives and legacies of women whose histories echo through Queensland’s past. Carefully drawn from original sources and historical records, these true stories reveal moments of resilience, heartbreak, and triumph. As you walk by lamplight through one of Brisbane’s most iconic cemeteries, you’ll uncover the fascinating experiences of women who defied expectations, faced extraordinary challenges, and left a mark on the world around them. Expect to meet: a Brisbane journalist, with an extraordinary global journey a woman buried with not one, not two, but three husbands brave nurses that made the ultimate sacrifice a 19th century single mother and her success story wartime warriors and voices of the suffrage movement. This thoughtful and eye-opening tour is a unique way to explore the cemetery at night, while gaining deeper insight into the untold stories of Queensland’s women. Step into their world. Hear their stories. And walk the paths where history lives on. All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
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South Brisbane Cemetery, Dutton Park
South Brisbane Cemetery, 185 Annerley Road, Dutton Park
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The Women of South Brisbane Cemetery
This special after-dark tour shines a light on the lives and legacies of women whose histories echo through Queensland's past.Carefully drawn from original sources and historical records, these true stories reveal moments of resilience, heartbreak, and triumph. As you walk by lamplight through one of Brisbane's most iconic cemeteries, you'll uncover the fascinating experiences of women who defied expectations, faced extraordinary challenges, and left a mark on the world around them.Expect to meet:a Brisbane journalist, with an extraordinary global journeya woman buried with not one, not two, but three husbandbrave nurses that made the ultimate sacrificea 19th century single mother and her success storywartime warriors and voices of the suffrage movement.This thoughtful and eye-opening tour is a unique way to explore the cemetery at night, while gaining deeper insight into the untold stories of Queensland's women.Step into their world. Hear their stories. And walk the paths where history lives on.All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
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