Around 350 people witnessed the exciting culmination of intensive work by Queensland members with the launch of the art and multimedia exhibition: “Raw Kibbeh: Generations of Lebanese Enterprise” at the Powerhouse Centre in Brisbane on Saturday 5th December. 
Q150 Exhibition Launch - Brisbane 5th December 2009
Senator Claire Moore opened the Exhibition which features a visual arts exhibtion by Bernadette Malouf and a multimedia presetnation by Rosa Monsour. Dr Anne Monsour, ALHS Board member and coordinator of Queensland Branch launched a much anticipated book about the history of Lebanese settlement in Queensland. The program is designed to capture and present the stories and experiences of pioneer Lebanese immigrants in Queensland
The exhibition will be displayed at Brisbane Powerhouse from 1st December to 13th December 2009. It will feature the history of Australian Lebanese settlement in Queensland, the hardship and the humour, from the first documented pioneers of the 1880s to the present day. It will focus on their determination to make a new life in Queensland, seeking economic improvement and how they found a niche hawking and retailing, especially drapery. The project is being assisted with funds provided under Queensland’s Q150 program and is part of that State’s celebration of 150 years of self government.
Left to Right: Dr Anne Monsour (Queensland Cordinator) Large audience at Q150 Project Launch & Senator Claire Moore launches exhibition
Affiliations: The Society is affiliated with the Royal Australian Historical Society, Royal Historical Society of Qld., History Council of NSW, Oral History Association of Australia (NSW Branch) & the Society of Australian Genealogists.
Membership: is open to those of Lebanese descent, their families or anyone interested in the history of Lebanese settlement in Australia. Entrance Fee - $25, Annual subscription - $25 ($50 for first year). A Membership Application can be printed out here.Newsletter: The Society posts a quarterly Newsletter to members. News, history and items of interest to members can be posted or emailed and will be considered for publication.
Feedback: The Society is always in interested in the views of those with an interest in the history of the Lebanese in Australia. Is there an aspect of the history that should be highlighted? Is there a contribution you would like to make? We'd love to hear from you.
Online Exhibition of historic photographs sponsored by State Records NSW.
Read a range of full-text history articles for an overview of the history of Lebanese settlement in Australia.
The Society aims to encourage scholarship in the history of Lebanese settlement in Australia by research, publications and regular events and meetings for members. See the Objectives section of the Constitution for more details.