Category Archives: Governors of Queensland

An accident, Mr Black and the Colonial Secretary’s beaver.

My previous post was devoted to the many places and things besotted Queenslanders decided to name after our first Governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen, and his wife, Diamantina, Lady Bowen. The glamour of this aristocratic couple performing vice-regal duties gave Brisbane a much-needed touch of polish. What Queensland gave in return, was frequently quite bizarre.Continue reading “An accident, Mr Black and the Colonial Secretary’s beaver.”

I know – let’s call it…

In 1859, Queensland separated from New South Wales and became a colony in its own right. The first Governor of the State of Queensland was Sir George Ferguson Bowen (Charterhouse, Trinity College, the Colonial Service). His wife, Lady Bowen, was born with an exotic name and pedigree so glamorous that it’s best to quote directlyContinue reading “I know – let’s call it…”