For Outcomes see: Brisbane’s Allied Capital Story — New Openings for the Netherlands
To commemorate this milestone, the Camp Columbia Heritage Association and the support over 20 national and international organisations, will host a major international symposium and guided tour from 30–31 August.
Symposium 30 and 31 August at University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
This two-day symposium brings together scholars, veterans’ groups, heritage experts, students, and the general public to explore Brisbane’s wartime and post-war role as a vital Allied hub. Topics will range from military strategy, diplomacy and logistics to civilian experiences, migration, and memory. Presentations will be recorder and made available after the symposium on our website.
Confirmed speakers will present on topics related to Australia, the United States, the Netherlands, the UK, and Netherlands East Indies. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, panel sessions, and exhibitions. Representatives of Allied governments have also been invited.
The University of Queensland is a supporter of the Camp Columbia Heritage Association. They have conducted archeologic research at the site of the former camp. As such our symposium is hosted as a UQ Community Event. The St Lucia Campus was during WII the HQ of the South-West Pacific Area (SWPA) Advanced Land Headquarters led by Australian General Thomas Blamey, who was Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Military Forces (AMF) and also had the role of Commander, Allied Land Forces.
Guided Tour 1 September
Explore Brisbane’s WWII history on a guided tour of significant sites—from inner-city military headquarters to outer suburban camps like Camp Columbia. Led by expert historians, the tour will include bus transport, lunch, and onsite presentations.
Programme
Venue
The University of Queensland 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067
Venue: ViewPoint Room Building 33, (level 3)
