In this episode of ‘My favourite item, unraveling Brisbane’s history piece by piece’ we sit down with Trooper Nigel Cox in the ‘Mess’ at the historic Victoria Barracks. Nigel’s favourite item tells a multi-faceted story about rugby league (and that ‘never say die’ maroon spirit), World War II and one heavy piece of trench art.
Want to visit?
The Army Museum South Queensland is located in the Victoria Barracks, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane. The museum offers a fully guided tour (with silver service Devonshire Tea!) at 9.30am every Wednesday—you may even be lucky enough to meet Nigel in person! Make a tour booking via their website (armymuseumsouthqueensland.com.au)
With special thanks:
Trooper Nigel Cox, Major Murray Nelson and the Army Museum South Queensland.
Know something more about this item?
Post a comment! History is a shared experiences and helping museums find out more about items in their collection is a great way to become involved in documenting Brisbane’s heritage.
Music and sounds:
Aliaksei Yukhevich, Light Corporate, jamendo.com, Licensed.
Stephan Schutze, Large Stadium (soundbible.com/1724-Large-Stadium.html), CC BY-NC-ND 3.0
