National Parks Association of Queensland archive
Collection
Accession number
31641
Date
1912-2018
Scope and content
The archive is of particular interest as there are significant historical records contained herein that had impact on the creation of national parks in Australia. There are original materials from Queenslander Romeo Lahey who tirelessly campaigned for the preservation of the forests, which resulted in the establishment of Lamington National Park. In April 1930, Lahey founded the NPAQ, where he served as president until his death in 1968. Lahey, NPAQ secretary Arthur Groom and supporters of theirs are credited for founding Queensland Holiday Resorts Limited and establishing Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, located next to Lamington National Park.
Description
Archives consisting of text-based manuscript materials, photographs and photograph albums, slides, film, handwritten minute books and membership lists, reports, storyboards, diaries, index cards and a poster.
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
Multiple copyright statuses.
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
Notes
Selected items digitised with support of donors through the Queensland Library Foundation Reel Rescue campaign.
Preferred citation
31641, National Parks Association of Queensland archive, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland