Torrens family photographs, photographic slides and film footage of Badu Island and Wujal Wujal

Series 1: Films (1977-1978)

Series number
1
Series title
Films
Date
1977-1978
Author / Creator
Torrens, Wayne
Torrens, Gayle
Description
3 film reels (Super 8mm film)
Additional format
Digital copy available
Locate
OMFILM5CS OMFILM5CS Trolley 35. Shelf A
Access restrictions
Some restrictions apply.
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

Items in this series:

Film 1 (1977-1978)

Unit ID
31661/1
Item title
Film 1
Date
1977-1978
Scope and content

Compiled home movie footage from the time Wayne and Gayle Torrens spent on Badu Island. Footage includes a visit by Queensland Premier John Bjelke-Petersen and other dignitaries to Badu and associated events including dances; tomb openings; Torrens family scenes; island scenery; swimming in waterholes; Badu children playing sport; village views; and events around the christening of the Torren's baby son Damien.

Description
1 film reel (Super 8mm film (aprox. 500 ft))
33min. 24sec.
Additional format
Digital copy available
Access restrictions
Some restrictions apply.
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

Film 2 (1977-1978)

Unit ID
31661/2
Item title
Film 2
Date
1977-1978
Scope and content

Compiled home movie footage from the time Wayne and Gayle Torrens spent on Badu Island. Footage includes island scenery, Badu children at play; a supply boat; boating; picking coconuts, fishing; killing, preparing and cooking pigs for a wedding feast; wedding scenes; and dances.

Description
2 film reels (Super 8mm film (approx. 600 ft ))
33min. 22sec.
Additional format
Digital copy available
Access restrictions
Some restrictions apply.
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
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(3 digital)

Series 2: Photographs (1977-1980)

Series number
2
Series title
Photographs
Date
1977-1980
Author / Creator
Torrens, Wayne
Torrens, Gayle
Description
3 albums
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 21625 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
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

Items in this series:

Album 1 (1977-1978)

Unit ID
31661/3
Item title
Album 1
Date
1977-1978
Scope and content

Photographs depicting the time Wayne and Gayle Torrens spent on Badu Island. The photographs show people, island scenery, buildings, Badu School, visiting dignitaries, festivals and dances

Description
1 album
Additional format
Digital copies available
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
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

Album 2 (1977-1978)

Unit ID
31661/4
Item title
Album 2
Date
1977-1978
Scope and content

Photographs depicting the time Wayne and Gayle Torrens time spent on Badu Island. The photographs show people, island scenery, buildings, Badu School, visiting dignitaries, festivals and dances.

Description
1 album
Additional format
Digital copies available
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
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

Album 3 (1979-1980)

Unit ID
31661/5
Item title
Album 3
Date
1979-1980
Scope and content

Photographs depicting the Torrens family's time spent at Bloomfield River (Wujal Wujal). The photographs show people, local scenery, family members, buildings and school related images.

Description
1 album
Additional format
Digital copies available
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
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
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(3 digital)

Series 3: Photographic slides (1979-1980)

Series number
3
Series title
Photographic slides
Date
1979-1980
Author / Creator
Torrens, Wayne
Torrens, Gayle
Description
1 album
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 21628 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
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

Items in this series:

Photographic slides (1979-1980)

Unit ID
31661/6
Item title
Photographic slides
Date
1979-1980
Scope and content

Photographic slides depicting Badu and Wujal Wujal. The majority show Badu and include people, island scenery, buildings, Badu School, visiting dignitaries, festivals and dances. A small number show Wujal Wujal.

Description
1 album
Additional format
Digital copies available
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
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
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(1 digital)