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Celebrating Queensland Day — 6 June – #readilearn

Happy Queensland Day

Queensland is my home state and, since we celebrate Queensland Day on 6 June, I thought I’d share a little about my state and its special day.

On 6 June 1859, Queensland separated from New South Wales to become an independent colony. It was awarded this status by Queen Victoria who reigned from 1837 until 1901.

Queensland Capital

Brisbane, located in the south-east corner of the state, is the state capital.

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39 responses to “Celebrating Queensland Day — 6 June – #readilearn”

  1. Dad, it's Liam Avatar

    My good friend is from QLD and I’ve been a few times. Lovely people in that state 😀

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Liam. Lots of lovely people everywhere. Stay safe where you are. 🙂

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  2. Markus + Micah Avatar

    Happy Queensland Day, even if it is a few days late. I was unable to see Queensland when I was in Australia. I only saw the western side.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      You’ll have to come back to visit the east – both very different.

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      1. Markus + Micah Avatar

        Definitely. It would have been nice to see the beach!

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        1. Norah Avatar

          There are beaches on the west coast too. 🙂

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  3. Jennie Avatar

    This was really interesting, Norah! Thank you.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. 🙂

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      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome, Norah. 🙂

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  4. Dr. Andrea Dinardo Avatar

    I love how you celebrate the special day Norah! Gracious and compassionate. Sending you a belated celebration from Canada. In this crisis together. No matter the distance. Grateful to have connected via our WordPress blogs. 🇨🇦❤️🇦🇺

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words, Andrea. I am grateful too. The internet allows us to connect with others we would otherwise never meet. Stay safe and well in Canada. 💖

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  5. Jules Avatar

    Thanks for sharing information about your lovely area.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      My pleasure, Jules.

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  6. dgkaye Avatar

    Happy Queensland Day Norah. I appreciated seeing the map too. 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Debby. 🙂

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  7. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

    Happy Queensland Day! I’ve to to Queensland and New South Whales. Will definitely go to Tasmania and Victoria on our next trip.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Miriam. I hope it’s not too long before you can travel over this way again.

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  8. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    Happy Queensland Day! And thank you for the map. It oriented me well.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jacqui. 🙂

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  9. Anne Goodwin (Annecdotist) Avatar

    Happy Queensland day, Norah, and I did enjoy learning about your state. But – having looked up your purple orchids to see if they in any way resemble those in my garden – answer: not much – I’ve realised you’ve neglected to tell us something that must delight your young students, that its official name is Dendrobium bigibbum. I also liked that the koala’s main activities are eating and sleeping, but sorry to know they’re on the vulnerable list.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Anne. There is much that I omitted. Perhaps that’s a book for another time, another writer. But I think you’re right about the name of the orchid. It would no doubt delight children. Pity I read over it, as I do many scientific names.

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      1. Anne Goodwin (Annecdotist) Avatar

        Well, I gloss over Latin also but what does it say about me that it jumped out at me? Perhaps that could be the seed of your bestselling picture book.

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        1. Norah Avatar

          Wouldn’t that be good. 🙂

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  10. Pastor Cathy Avatar

    Celebrating Queensland Day — 6 June – #readilearn

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  11. calmkate Avatar

    aha the separatist state that has the army keep their borders closed
    … and to think I lived there nearly half my life 😎

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I have lived here most of mine – just a couple of years away in my early twenties.

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      1. calmkate Avatar

        wow that’s commitment 🙂
        I’m waiting for the borders to open as I need to get to the apple shop …

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        1. Norah Avatar

          What, no apples in NSW?

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          1. calmkate Avatar

            Robina is a lot closer than Sydney!

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  12. robinettercleave Avatar

    Great! Very informative, Norah! Thank you!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Robin.

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  13. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar

    How do you celebrate? Would you normally have parades, picnics, fireworks? Is that, like so much, altered this year?
    I don’t much feel like celebrating fourth of July this year.

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    1. Anne Goodwin (Annecdotist) Avatar

      Glad you asked that. I was wondering in what way it was marked, if at all.

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      1. Norah Avatar

        There is recognition through awards for Queenslanders who have contributed in some meaningful ways to our communities. This year we are urged to thank those who have helped us through this current crisis.

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    2. Norah Avatar

      It’s a day for marking the achievements of Queenslanders and the contributions they make to our communities. This year we are encouraged to thank those, such as healthcare workers, who have helped us through the pandemic.

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