Torres Strait Island Railway (Palme) exhibition

The Torres Strait Island Railway (Pamle) History photographic exhibition pays homage to generations of Torres Strait Islanders who worked on building Australia’s rail network. It portrays the stories, songs, places, memories and reflections of these men and their families.

There are generations of Torres Strait Islanders who tell tales of working on the railway and look back at those days fondly. Singing, dancing and storytelling helped keep their culture strong during times of isolation and separation from community and loved ones. This exhibition presents photographs and stories from the Ailan men and their families.

Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library Queensland, Cultural Centre, South Brisbane 
When: 24 Aug - 30 Nov 2009
Entry is free

The Torres Strait Island Railway (Pamle) History exhibition is presented by the State Library of Queensland in partnership with Queensland Rail and the Torres Strait Railway History Group.

For more information about this and other events and exhibitions, visit the State Library of Queensland website.

Last reviewed: 27 October 2009

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