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51-836: From its inception in 1862 at the instigation of the Governor of Queensland , Sir George Bowen , the Queensland Acclimatisation Society focussed on contributing to the development of Queensland's fledgling agricultural industry. It imported plants that had commercial potential and conducted experiments to determine if they could be adapted to Queensland's tropical and sub-tropical climate. Plants researched included sugar cane, bananas, cotton, apples, pineapples, pasture grasses, maize, olives, mangoes, pecan nuts and macadamia nuts. Many of these became important agricultural crops in Queensland. The society fulfilled

102-710: A letter to the Redcliffe Museum in 1999, Barry Gibb wrote "The smell of the oil, the noise and the atmosphere was incredible. This was the first public appearance Robin, Maurice and I ever made in Australia. We sang through the PA system and people threw money onto the track, and we met Brisbane's leading DJ and racing car driver Bill Gates, who suggested we call ourselves the BG's and even played our songs on his radio show, "Swinging' Gates' Platter Chatter". Hence Redcliffe became

153-551: A period. Barry , Robin and Maurice Gibb went on to form the highly successful music group, The Bee Gees . In 1959, Brisbane based Speedcar driver Bill Goode, the promoter of the Redcliffe Speedway (located at the Redcliffe Showgrounds) hired the brothers to entertain the crowds at the speedway from the back of a truck during the interval. This was the first ever public performance by the trio. In

204-479: A popular variety of sugar cane, Q813, which was known for its resistance to disease and was still in use as late as 1926. Before the establishment of the Department of Agriculture, the society acted as a government advisory body on agricultural matters. Until at least 1888, it was dependent on government funding and regarded itself to all intents and purposes as a government institution. The society contributed to

255-503: A public library at 476 Oxley Avenue. A number of well-known sporting teams represent the local area, including the Redcliffe City Cyclones and Peninsula Cricket clubs, Sandgate-Redcliffe Gators , Redcliffe Tigers , Peninsula Power FC , and Redcliffe Padres . Most notably, the semi-professional Redcliffe Dolphins rugby league team plays in the second-level Queensland Cup state competition. Their spin-off club,

306-465: A royal crown and surrounded by garland of laurel leaves. The general design of standards for British governors was approved by Queen Victoria in 1869. The design for governors of Queensland was created and flown as a personal standard since 1876, when the Maltese cross was adopted as the colonial badge. If the standard is flying at Government House, on a vehicle or at an event, this indicates that

357-470: A seaside lifestyle precinct occurred in the 2000s and 2010s and as a result high rise and mix use development is found in all areas of Redcliffe along the coastline. In 1975, the toll on the Hornibrook Highway was removed. The current Redcliffe Library opened in 2000. In the 2011 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 9,201 people, 52% female and 48% male. The median age of

408-417: A supporting role to the sugar industry from 1863. In that year, the Queensland Acclimatisation Society began importing cane from Mauritius and New Caledonia and distributing it to growers. Until well into the 20th century, they continued researching into the crop, importing and distributing new varieties and experimenting with propagating cane from seed and artificially cross- fertilising canes. They produced

459-539: A ten-acre property at Redcliffe . This move was prompted by land degradation at Lawnton. The land was subsequently operated as a dairy farm until its subdivision for residential purposes commenced in 1959. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article contains material from "The Queensland heritage register" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 7 July 2014, archived on 8 October 2014). The geo-coordinates were originally computed from

510-483: Is Kau-in-Kau-in , which means Blood-Blood (red-like blood). A famous Ningy Ningy Bora ring structure , consisting of two separate rings, large and small, joined by a ritual pathway, once existed between Kippa-Ring and Anzac Avenue. Aboriginals as far away as Noosa would travel there to perform initiation ceremonies. It was razed by the Council around 1950. The town's name originates from "Red Cliff Point" named by

561-504: Is North of Brisbane at the Redcliffe Harness Racing & Sporting Club. Redcliffe is served by a small general aviation airfield, Redcliffe Airport ( ICAO : YRED ), located 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) northwest of Redcliffe in the suburb of Rothwell . Redcliffe is well serviced by public transport operated by Translink with most of the buses connecting to trains at Kippa-Ring station or across

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612-613: Is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Moreton Bay , Queensland , Australia. It also refers colloquially to the Redcliffe Peninsula as a whole, a peninsula jutting into Moreton Bay which contains several other suburbs. Since the 1880s, Redcliffe has been a popular seaside resort in South East Queensland. In the 2021 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 10,460 people. Redcliffe

663-742: Is situated in the east north-east of the Redcliffe Peninsula on the western shore of the Moreton Bay . It is approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) north-north-east of the Brisbane CBD . It serves as the Central Business District for the Redcliffe Peninsula and its surrounding suburbs. Before European settlement, the Redcliffe Peninsula was occupied by the Ningy Ningy people. The Aboriginal name

714-412: The "Queensland heritage register boundaries" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 5 September 2014, archived on 15 October 2014). [REDACTED] Media related to Queensland Acclimatisation Society at Wikimedia Commons Governor of Queensland The governor of Queensland is the representative of the monarch, currently King Charles III , in

765-546: The 1975 Dismissal crisis then premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Peterson amended the Constitution Act 1867 (Qld) to replicate the provisions of the order in council. This was done as the order in council only applied due to the continuing authority of the British Parliament in regard to the states. It was feared that a future Commonwealth government would either assert or acquire by consent the exiting powers of

816-487: The Brisbane suburb of Paddington, is also known as Fernberg . Unlike Fernberg, the original Government House was purpose-built and was used from 1862 to 1910; the building still exists today on the grounds of Queensland University of Technology 's CBD campus. The office of the governor was initially established by letters patent issued by Queen Victoria on the founding of Queensland in 1867. However, up until 1977

867-576: The Federal Executive Council . The Council is composed of ministers from the government of the day. The Chief Justice of Queensland and other judges in the Queensland judicial system are appointed by the governor acting on the advice of the Executive Council. The governor's standard comprises a Union Jack with a white roundel in the centre with the state badge of Queensland: a light blue Maltese cross , surmounted by

918-501: The Separation of Queensland in 1859, it was part of New South Wales under the governors of New South Wales . [REDACTED] (1837–1901) [REDACTED] (1901–1910) [REDACTED] (1910–1936) (1936) [REDACTED] (1936–1952) [REDACTED] (1952– 2022 ) [REDACTED] ( 2022 - present) Administrators and lieutenant-governors are deputy roles generally appointed to carry out

969-682: The 1867 constitution remains in place as a referendum was not sought to amend them. In accordance with the conventions of the Westminster system of parliamentary government, the governor nearly always acts solely on the advice of the head of the elected government, the Premier of Queensland . Nevertheless, the governor retains the reserve powers of the Crown, and has the right to appoint and dismiss ministers, issue pardons, and dissolve Parliament. The Queensland Constitution expressly provides that

1020-479: The Governor Thomas Brisbane for the new Moreton Bay penal colony , reporting that ships could land at any tide and easily get close to the shore. The penal colony was established at Redcliffe on 13 September 1824, under the command of Lieutenant Henry Miller with 14 soldiers, some with wives and children, and 29 convicts. However, this settlement was abandoned after one year and the colony

1071-695: The Redcliffe Markets take place along Redcliffe Parade and in recent years have been a significant event for local businesses with crowds of thousands taking part. Aside from smaller events, in September each year, Redcliffe celebrates its history as Queensland's first European settlement location with the Redcliffe festival event. This festival is chiefly held in the Redcliffe CBD with Redcliffe Parade being closed off to traffic for most of

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1122-542: The Redcliffe population was 44 years of age, 7 years above the Australian median. Children aged under 15 years made up 15.5% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 20.7% of the population. 68.4% of people living in Redcliffe were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 7%, New Zealand 6.3%, Scotland 1%, Philippines 0.8%, Netherlands 0.7%. 86.8% of people spoke only English at home;

1173-472: The banks of the river. This was raised and repaired. In March 1915, tenders were requested for the construction of a new cottage (extant but altered) including a "roomy office" for storing the society's books and papers. A tender for £306 was accepted and the cottage was completed by August 1915. During the 1920s, further structures were built including propagating houses, a tool house and a fumigating plant. Between 1935 and 1936, ornamental trees were planted along

1224-488: The birthplace of the Bee Gees." Redcliffe Opportunity School opened on 2 March 1964. In 1989, it was renamed Redcliffe State Special School. The first high-rise apartment building was constructed along Marine Parade in 1974. For decades the interest for similar development was limited – until 2000 there were only four apartment buildings higher than 6 stories across the entire Peninsula. Renewed interest in Redcliffe as

1275-651: The ceremony was attended by William Forgan Smith , the Queensland Premier , and Alfred H. Langdon, Mayor of Redcliffe. The two lots of land for the church had been purchased on 29 April 1920, adjacent to the Queensland Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union house, "The Haven". Redcliffe State High School No 2045 opened on 3 February 1958. In 1958, the Gibb family from Manchester , England emigrated to this area and called it home for

1326-582: The day. Other attractions as part of this festival include the KiteFest, The Jetty Fiesta, KiteFest Live, and Spring Break Beach Party with ongoing interest from local community groups and sponsors to create larger and more attractive events each year. A statue and walkway in honour of the Bee Gees was unveiled by Barry Gibb on 14 February 2013. Barry returned to open the second stage of the walkway on 9 September 2015. The Moreton Bay City Council operates

1377-573: The duties of the governor when the governor is unavailable, due to travel or illness. If one is not appointed, then the duties are carried out by the Chief Justice of Queensland (or the most senior judge available). The following are the administrators and lieutenant-governors of Queensland: Margaret Beazley Margaret Gardner Jeannette Young Chris Dawson Frances Adamson Barbara Baker Hugh Heggie George Plant Farzian Zainal Redcliffe, Queensland Redcliffe

1428-710: The entrance driveway. During some thirty years of operation at Lawnton, the society continued to assist Queensland's agricultural industry. In its research, the society worked with the Department of Agriculture and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (now the CSIRO ). Plants introduced and researched at Lawnton included cotton, castor oil plants, avocados , pecan nuts , citrus fruits , macadamia nuts , custard apples , mangoes , pineapples , soy beans and fodder canes . The society contributed to making avocados, pecan nuts and grape fruit commercially viable crops in Queensland. The Allsopp variety of avocado, named after

1479-786: The establishment of the Queensland Herbarium , the Kamerunga State Nursery , and the Queensland Forestry Department . Between 1914 and 1915, the society closed its first gardens at Bowen Park and moved its operational base to a 100-acre property on the south bank of the North Pine River at Lawnton (the Acclimatisation Society gardens, Lawnton ). The society had begun to lose Government support after

1530-470: The establishment of the Department of Agriculture in 1887 and this, together with the expansion of the adjoining National Association grounds (the present Brisbane Exhibition Grounds ), meant that Bowen Park was no longer viable. No buildings associated with the Queensland Acclimatisation Society remain extant at the Bowen Park site. The Lawnton site already contained an old house (no longer extant) on

1581-442: The explorer Matthew Flinders , referring to the red cliffs at Woody Point. Redcliffe became Queensland's first colony in 1824; however, it was soon abandoned for Brisbane . Redcliffe holds the distinction of being the first European settlement in Queensland, first visited by Matthew Flinders on 17 July 1799. Explorer John Oxley recommended "Red Cliff Point" – named after the red-coloured cliffs visible from Moreton Bay – to

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1632-625: The fully-professional Dolphins (NRL) , commenced playing in the National Rugby League competition in 2023 under head coach Wayne Bennett . Although the Dolphins play most of their NRL home games at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, a few are also played at Kayo Stadium (adjoining Redcliffe Leagues Club), which also serves as a training and administration base. Separately, Redcliffe hosts the only harness racing in Queensland that

1683-756: The governor "is not subject to direction by any person and is not limited as to the Governor's sources of advice" on the appointment or dismissal of ministers (s 35), another provision inserted by the Bjelke-Petersen government in the wake of the 1975 federal dismissal. This provision worked against Bjelke-Petersen when, in the dying days of his government in November 1987, he tried and failed to convince governor Sir Walter Campbell to remove several ministers to shore up his own support within Parliament. When

1734-465: The governor is present. The first Australian born Governor of Queensland was Lieutenant-General Sir John Lavarack (appointed 1946). His successor, Sir Henry Abel Smith , the husband of the niece of Queen Mary, Lady May Abel-Smith, was British. All subsequent governors have been Australian-born, except for Leneen Forde , who was born in Canada but who emigrated to Australia at an early age. Prior to

1785-544: The imperial parliament over the states, giving them the power to either abolish the office or make it subordinate to the governor-general, allowing the Commonwealth to order the state governor to refuse royal assent to state bills. This amendment provision was doubly entrenched , requiring a referendum for the provisions about the governor to be amended or removed. Following the passage of the Australia Act 1986 ,

1836-623: The next most popular languages were 0.5% Italian, 0.4% Tagalog, 0.4% German, 0.3% Dutch, 0.3% Samoan. In the 2016 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 10,373 people. In the 2021 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 10,460 people. Redcliffe has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Redcliffe Special School is a special primary and secondary (year 7-year 12 school for boys and girls at Klingner Road ( 27°13′24″S 153°06′48″E  /  27.2232°S 153.1132°E  / -27.2232; 153.1132  ( Redcliffe Special School ) ). In 2018,

1887-501: The office was not formally recognised in Queensland legislation, with the powers of the governor set down in the letters patent and in an imperial order in council which preserved the effect of the Australian Constitutions Act 1842 (Imp) (the document that granted NSW a semi-elected assembly) as regard to the governor and restricted the power of the Queensland assembly to remove the position. However, following

1938-597: The parliamentary wing of the National Party deposed Bjelke-Petersen and elected one of the dissident ministers, Mike Ahern , as the new leader of the National Party, Bjelke-Petersen initially refused to resign as premier and Sir Walter resisted calls to dismiss him. Bjelke-Petersen elected to resign on 1 December 1987. The governor is head of the Executive Council , a Queensland equivalent to

1989-425: The power of the British Parliament to legislate for the states has been removed. However, there remains academic doubts of the legal effectiveness of the double entrenchment provisions. The Constitution Act 2001 consolidated the previous constitutional documents, including the most recent letters-patent, leaving the role of the governor fully defined by Australian law. However, the doubly entrenched provisions of

2040-512: The present commercial crop. The society was probably only one of many organisations and individuals who contributed to the commercial development of the crop. However, the pecan nut trees at Lawnton are the only pre-World War II Acclimatisation Society plantings, known to be extant, that are related to commercial crops. They are therefore important in illustrating the society's work in supporting Queensland's agricultural industries. The society sold its Lawnton gardens between 1941 and 1942 and moved to

2091-412: The school had an enrolment of 1,319 students with 110 teachers (102 full-time equivalent) and 52 non-teaching staff (35 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. There are no mainstream primary schools in Redcliffe. The nearest government primary schools are Scarborough State School in neighbouring Scarborough to the north, Kippa-Ring State School in neighbouring Kippa-Ring to

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2142-447: The school had an enrolment of 121 students with 33 teachers (28 full-time equivalent) and 46 non-teaching staff (28 full-time equivalent). Redcliffe State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at the corner of Klingner Road and Oxley Avenue ( 27°13′25″S 153°06′40″E  /  27.2236°S 153.1110°E  / -27.2236; 153.1110  ( Redcliffe State High School ) ). In 2018,

2193-567: The society's overseer, was developed at the Lawnton gardens. The Pecan Nut grove was located at the northern end of the gardens on the present Bray Road. It was still flourishing when the gardens were sold. Pecan nuts are now a commercial crop in Australia with in excess of 100 growers in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia. It is difficult to establish a direct link between the Acclimatisation society's work on pecan nuts and

2244-529: The state of Queensland . In an analogous way to the governor-general at the national level, the governor performs constitutional and ceremonial functions at the state level . In particular the governor has the power to appoint and dismiss the premier of Queensland and all other ministers in the Cabinet , and issue writs for the election of the state parliament . The current governor of Queensland, former Chief Health Officer of Queensland Jeannette Young ,

2295-691: The way to rapid suburban development. That led to the cessation of the Sandgate to Woody Point steamers. Our Lady Help of Christians School opened in January 1922. It closed on 24 May 1995. In 1937 a Presbyterian church was built on Prince Edward Parade at Queen's Beach near Eversleigh Road. It was officially opened on Saturday 18 December 1937 by the Reverend James Gibson, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland;

2346-417: The west, and Humpybong State School in neighbouring Margate to the south. Attractions such as Suttons Beach(location of Luna Park Redcliffe (1944 to 1966), Redcliffe Jetty, Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, and Redcliffe Showgrounds are all within the suburb of Redcliffe. The entire Redcliffe Parade precinct is home to an abundance of restaurants and eateries. On Sundays,

2397-578: Was moved south to a site on the Brisbane River at North Quay , 28 km (17 mi) south, that offered a more reliable water supply. This settlement lead to the establishment of Brisbane , now Queensland's capital city. Redcliffe became a pastoral district in the 1860s and in the 1880s boomed as a seaside resort town. In 1878, a suburban subdivision called Portwood Estate (around the present day Portwood Street, Sheehan Street, and Sylvin Street)

2448-470: Was not opened until October 2016 (138 years later) and the terminus was located in neighbouring Kippa-Ring . In October 1881, approximately 60 allotments of "Ramsgate Estate" were advertised to be auctioned for sale by Arthur Martin & Co, being subdivisions 1 to 60, of portion 205 in the Parish of Redcliffe. Redcliffe State School opened circa 1888. It closed in 1909 when a new Humpybong State School

2499-467: Was offered for sale, with the lots described as "large, elevated, picturesque, salubrious, with rare perspective" in Humpy Bong which was to be "the fashionable watering place of the future!". The estate map shows the Redcliffe railway line terminating at a railway station just to the north-east of the estate (in the area of present-day Macnaughton Street). However, the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line

2550-534: Was opened on a central site to amalgamate Redcliffe State School and the old Humpybong State School. From 1911, the twin screw excursion steamer Koopa made regular trips to Redcliffe jetty. The principal route for passengers was a steamer from Sandgate pier to Woody Point Pier. The Hornibrook Bridge connecting Clontarf in the Town of Redcliffe to Brighton in City of Brisbane was completed in 1935 and allowed easy access to and from Brisbane by motor car leading

2601-579: Was sworn in on 1 November 2021. The chief justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland , currently Helen Bowskill , acts in the position of governor in the governor's absence. In June 2014, Queen Elizabeth II , upon the recommendation of then-Premier Campbell Newman , accorded all current, future and living former governors the title The Honourable in perpetuity. The governor has resided at Government House, Brisbane since 1910. The mansion, set in 14 hectares (35 acres) of gardens and bushland in

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