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Redland Museum

Locality: Cleveland, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3286 3494

Address: 60 Smith St 4163 Cleveland, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.redlandmuseum.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Chapel Bride Did she die of a broken heart? When her dearest love was suddenly taken did grief transport her into the Deep Darkness to be with him? Or will she wander forever listening for that known voice, that recognised footstep... her only consort Death, who claimed them both. Step back when she passes, such sorrow as hers can trap you... By day, Jill Tuckwood is the cheery soul in Reception at the Redland Museum. In a change of pace from her uplifting shows with the ...scouting movement, for When the Darkness Moves she dons the garb of grief in a moving portrayal of a young woman bereft . Limited tickets available When the Darkness Moves... 23,24,30 & 31 October To book go to :- www.redlandmuseum.org.au (pic. Greg Pope) See more

23.01.2022 The Museum is closed today due to the latest Queensland Government directive of the Greater Brisbane area locking down. At this stage we do hope to reopen tomorrow, Tuesday 12th January at 10 am. In the meantime, if you have an enquiry regarding tickets for our Australia Day Plays please email [email protected]. Stay Safe! https://www.qld.gov.au//current-/greater-brisbane-lockdown

22.01.2022 Important Message to all Visitors as of 1am tomorrow (29th June 2021) https://www.qld.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19/pr/face-masks

21.01.2022 THE RINGMASTER Every circus has a RingMaster, even if the circus is in the darkness of the afterlife. Follow the sparkling skull on a stick (much more fun than a flag) and he will take you into places you didn’t know existed. After you’ve been there you might wish that you still didn’t know they existed...but you can’t unremember things, can you? Popular actor and award-winning director Ray Noonan is well known to local audiences. His most recent highlights are as director of... Summer of the Seventeenth Doll and Australia Day and as Alf, his acclaimed role in The One Day of the Year. For this Theatre Redlands production he moves to the dark side. You can follow him if you’re brave. Halloween Night Walk When the Darkness Moves Limited spots for 23 & 24 October Booked out 30th & 31st October www.redlandmuseum.org.au

19.01.2022 The Lazaret on Peel Island Exhibition October - November 2020 Come in to discover the history of the leper colony that operated in the Redlands, on Peel Island from 1907 until its closure in 1959. Learn the stories and experiences of the patients who lived in the colony, and of the doctors and nurses who worked on the island, all whilst walking amongst the ethereal hanging drapes by artist Ruth Venner.

18.01.2022 Due to the latest Queensland Government directive of the greater Brisbane area locking down from 6 pm tonight, the Museum will close at 3:30 pm this afternoon - Friday 8th January and at this stage plans to reopen Tuesday Morning, 12th January at 10 am For more information about the Greater Brisbane 3-day lockdown Click here to visit QLD Government website. https://www.qld.gov.au//current-/greater-brisbane-lockdown We are also experiencing issues with the phones today so we... apologise if you have trouble contacting the Museum, please either email [email protected] or keep trying as we hope the issue is resolved shortly. Thank you for your patience and understanding - Stay Safe!

18.01.2022 Whilst working with a tool manufacturer in Virginia, Isaac Merritt Singer came across a sewing machine in need of repair. Finding this sewing machine clumsy and unreliable, Singer put his efforts into building a better machine and after only eleven days he finished his first prototype. Singer took out his first patent in 1851, and in 1853 the first Singer Perpendicular Action Sewing Machine was offered for sale all over America. | Visit our Textile Collection today, 10:00-15:30 Mon-Sun.

16.01.2022 Celebrating NAIDOC Week 8th - 15th November 2020 The Quandamooka people live on the islands and coast of Quandamooka, known as Moreton Bay. They sourced food from the seas and freshwater creeks, and hunted animals and birds from the surrounding bushland. Although the suburbs that can be found in Quandamooka country were named by white settlers, the indigenous names for these places still live on. The coastal areas of Quandamooka are Nandeebie or Indillie, which encapsulate...d suburbs of Cleveland, Thornlands, Ormiston and Alexandra Hills. The suburbs of Wellington Point, Birkdale and Thorneside were originally known as Cullen Cullen. Victoria Point is Warrer Warrer (meaning mussel), whilst Capalaba is extremely similar to its indigenous name of Kapallaba. Jungalpin or Tungipin (meaning west wind) is the suburb of Mount Cotton, and Sheldon is Joonggabbin. The islands off the coast of Redland City also have indigenous names. Stradbroke Island’s indigenous name is Minjerribah, Russell Island is Canaipa, Macleay Island as Jencoomercha, Took Roo Ra for Peel Island, and Coochiemudlo Island derived from its indigenous name of Goochie Mudlo. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #quandamookacountry Sources: Redlands Coast Timelines: Council https://redl.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au//en_AU//asset/1006673/0 Redlands Coast Stories: Place Names https://redl.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au//en_AU//asset/1006793/0 Places of the Redlands series by Mary Danny Howells Image from Arts Qld https://www.arts.qld.gov.au//fes/quandamooka-festival-2015

15.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - We are very happy to advise that as per the latest Queensland Government directive regarding the Greater Brisbane 3-day lockdown, the Museum will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday 12th January at 8:30 am However, as per the new restrictions that have been put in place for the next 10 days (until 22nd January), all visitors to the Museum will be asked to wear a mask. For more information about the Greater Brisbane 3-day lockdown Click here to visit QLD Government website. https://www.qld.gov.au//easing-greater-brisbane-restrictio

14.01.2022 The Coachman There are many strange and mysterious stories in the Outback and he’s heard a lot of them in his years as a Cobb & Co coach driver-seen some strange things too. It’s a hard job and not for the faint-hearted or credulous he’s developed a critical ear for a tall story and a good sense of survival. But there are some tall stories that persist and ...well, you just don’t take risks, do you? Chad Sherrin is a highly regarded actor, director and performance poet. His... performance highlights include Thommo in Reedy River, the Mayor in Australia Day and Sir Jasper in Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate. (To the goldfields!). Directing high-points include , Sweet Fanny Adams and award-nominated Love Letters. Limited tickets available When the Darkness Moves... 23,24,30 & 31 October To book go to :- www.redlandmuseum.org.au (pic. Greg Pope) See more

14.01.2022 Remembrance Day On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we remember those who gave their lives in service. looking back on an amazing exhibition The Real Cost of War by Beverley Teskein in 2018 her art work and paintings. In this painting 'Under clear blue skies they came to die' the layers represent the crosses washed in the blood of the fallen. ... Lest We Forget

12.01.2022 A Calligraphic Odyssey at Redland Museum Thursday 26th November 2020 Bookings Essential www.redlandmuseum.org.au

12.01.2022 Join us for a lively afternoon of Dixieland Jazz! BOOKINGS OPEN

09.01.2022 Death Everyone, even Death, has a simple little black dress for special occasions. He loves his job but doesn’t get out much; most of his social invitations are to funerals, so a real social mingle with the living is a treat for him. Maybe not for the people he’s mingling with. When he’s around everyone suddenly remembers the importance of social distancing - a pity, really, sooner or later he’s everyone’s friend. Not necessarily on Facebook. Jan Nary conceived, wrote and ...directed 'When the Darkness Moves'. Since joining Sydney's New Theatre fifty years ago, Jan has indulged her love of theatre in acting, writing, adapting, directing, producing and wardrobe along with her work as a media professional. Halloween Night Trail When the Darkness Moves Limited spots for 23 & 24 October Booked out 30th & 31st October www.redlandmuseum.org.au

08.01.2022 RINGMISTRESS ELEVATOR Remember the old department store elevators, operated by a real person? The rattle of the metal grill, the arc of the operating handle, the operator’s voice; First floor; ladies shoes, millinery, night attire and the tea room. So calm. This elevator doesn’t elevate, it plummets - and the operator isn’t a real person (just look at the photo) and she won’t take you to the tea room or anywhere else you really want to go...she’ll take you to places you’d ...much rather avoid. All aboard. And don’t bother with your GO Card, it won’t help you where you’re going. Jackie Wiley is a scientist by training and profession, a Sci-Fi and Fantasy buff by choice, a Morris Dancer for fun - and an actor by night. This role is perfectly suited to her training and taste. For many years Jackie inhabited the darkness backstage, being a profoundly efficient and self-effacing Stage Manager but a good dose of training in the Arts Thespianic shot her into the spotlight where she now thrives. She DID bring some of the darkness with her, though... Halloween Night Trail When the Darkness Moves Limited spots for 23 & 24 October Booked out 30th & 31st October www.redlandmuseum.org.au

08.01.2022 The weather didn't waiver the amount of FUN, SCARES and ENJOYMENT visitors had at the sold out shows of ' When Darkness Moves' during Halloween weekend. Redland Museum would like to thank Theatre Redlands and writer, director Jan Nary for a fantabulous production. For those that missed out here are some great images of the show and some of our visitors daring to mix with the ghosts and ghouls.

07.01.2022 SHANACHIE and the dreadful drum Museums keep memories, and storytellers keep memories alive by sharing the tales from the old darkness. You may know the great Norse saga of Beowulf - but you may not know the story of what happened to Grendel, the eternally cursed. You may not know the story of the Dreadful Drum. Listen and learn. Ann-Marie Andersen is a powerful and commanding actor who can take stage just as far as she wants to. A professional trainer in the hospitality ...industry she recently wowed audiences with her portrayal of Leona Kyling in Redland Museum’s production of Women of Their Word. When the Darkness Moves Night walk tours Redland Museum Very limited tickets still available go to www.redlandmuseum.org.au or call 3286 3494

07.01.2022 MRS SPLEENSHIP Spleenship’s Splendid Organ Emporium is into recycling. Organs. Mrs Spleenship used to run it with her late husband but he’s not there anymore. Well, not behind the counter anyway Visiting Spleenship’s is an interesting experience but be sure to keep your bits about you. Close about you. VERY close. Or go home lighter. Libby Harrison has been acting since schooldays and currently runs her own role-playing business AddLibb. She and Mrs Spleenship take the conc...ept of Steampunk to hitherto unseen levels in the spare parts business. When the Darkness Moves Night walk tours Redland Museum Very limited tickets still available go to www.redlandmuseum.org.au or call 3286 3494

06.01.2022 Farming in Victoria Point From the 1860s the land at Point Halloran was used to grow cotton, sugar, pineapples, custard apple trees, and staple vegetables such as cabbages, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots to name a few. Henry Scott, a cotton grower, owned all the land now known as Redland Bay, as well as land at Point Halloran. He grew cotton and later established a sugar plantation at Victoria Point. ... In 1877, the first school was established in the cottage Nura, which was owned and by Messer’s Raff & Nuttall. This early school house cottage was situated on Point Halloran Road near Tern Street. In 1916, the Wilson family bought land at Victoria Point, and established a pineapple plantation, and planted custard apple trees. Victoria Point became a popular holiday destination, and a small kiosk was opened to serve campers and day trippers to the Point. During World War II, the Women’s Land Army girls worked on farms at Victoria Point, and camped on Colburn Avenue. After the War, Victoria Point continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination, and the local population increased as new business opened, new holiday flats were built, and service stations were established. The large farms of Point Halloran and surrounding Victoria Point were gradually subdivided, on which houses were built. These three photos from the Redland Museum eHive photographic collection depict Victoria Point & Point Halloran in the mid-1940s. Redland City Council Libraries, A Cornucopia Farming the red lands, Puata Angela, McNeill Gillian, 2020 p. 3. Redland Shire/City Council, Places of the Redlands: Victoria Point, Mary Howells, 2000, Revised 2011. Redland Museum eHive

06.01.2022 A Calligraphic Odyssey presented by Ruth Venner Immerse yourself in Ruth’s 40 years of passion, depth of knowledge and artistic work at her multi-media presentation A Calligraphic Odyssey at Redland Museum on Thursday, 26 November, at 10am including morning tea. You will be inspired to start your own calligraphic expression. ... Book now by phoning the Museum on 3286 3494 or go to www.redlandmuseum.org.au. See more

04.01.2022 THE DENTIST Something to chew on Do you have a lurking fear of dentists? Does the smell of teeth burning under the drill make you shudder? Do you feel like fainting when a waft of chloroform drifts by? Does every muscle in your body tense at the words; Open up wide, please If so, you’ll love our little torture chair - and you’ll love our caring dentist. He loves your teeth. Very, very much. Maybe too much. Keep your jaws closed, don’t even smile. He’s a fast mover. James... Auld is not only a theatre light and sound whiz and a beguiling actor, he also has Graduate Diplomas in Hypnosis and Psychology, an MSc in Stress Management (even if he induces it) and is a retired dentist who enjoys exploring his past fantasies. So he really knows his way around mouths. And minds. 'When the Darkness Moves' Redland Museum Night Tour Limited tickets still remaining www.redlandmuseum.org.au or call 3286 3494