1930–1940

Welcome to the third instalment of '11 Decades in 11 Weeks at UQ'. In this series, Contact heads to the archives to bring you the best images from the past 110 years. This week, we look back on 1930–1940.


An image of members of the UQ cricket team in 1930.

Members of the UQ cricket team in 1930. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Members of the UQ cricket team in 1930. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of Dorothy Hill during a geology excursion in 1930. Dorothy Hill was was a pioneer in geological and paleontological research and a leader for women in science. She was Australia’s first female professor and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science.

Dorothy Hill during a geology excursion in 1930. Hill was a pioneer in geological and palaeontological research and a leader for women in science. She was Australia’s first female professor and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Dorothy Hill during a geology excursion in 1930. Hill was a pioneer in geological and palaeontological research and a leader for women in science. She was Australia’s first female professor and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of winners of the Strickland Shield in 1930.

Winners of the Strickland Shield in 1930. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Winners of the Strickland Shield in 1930. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of the crowd on the edge of the Brisbane River during the Toowong Rowing Club Regatta in 1930.

The crowd on the edge of the Brisbane River during the Toowong Rowing Club Regatta in 1930. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

The crowd on the edge of the Brisbane River during the Toowong Rowing Club Regatta in 1930. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image showing the crowd gathering on the river bank and on the river to watch the Toowong Rowing Club Regatta in 1930.

The crowd gathered on the riverbank and on the river to watch the Toowong Rowing Club Regatta in 1930. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

The crowd gathered on the river bank and on the river to watch the Toowong Rowing Club Regatta in 1930.

An image of a member of the St Lucia Farm School in 1933.

A member of the St Lucia Farm School in 1933. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

A member of the St Lucia Farm School in 1933. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of a student harvesting peas at the St Lucia Farm School in 1933.

A student harvesting peas at the St Lucia Farm School in 1933. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

A student harvesting peas at the St Lucia Farm School in 1933.

An image of a group of UQ officials in 1935. From left: The Most Reverend James Duhig, The Honourable Thomas Beirne, Dr William Robertson (Vice-Chancellor), The Honourable Sir James Blair (Chancellor), Professor Henry Alcock, Joseph McCaffrey, Professor Roger Hawken and William M L'Estrange.

A group of UQ officials in 1935. From left: The Most Reverend James Duhig, The Honourable Thomas Beirne, Dr William Robertson (Vice-Chancellor), The Honourable Sir James Blair (Chancellor), Professor Henry Alcock, Joseph McCaffrey, Professor Roger Hawken and William M L'Estrange. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

A group of UQ officials in 1935. From left: The Most Reverend James Duhig, The Honourable Thomas Beirne, Dr William Robertson (Vice-Chancellor), The Honourable Sir James Blair (Chancellor), Professor Henry Alcock, Joseph McCaffrey, Professor Roger Hawken and William M L'Estrange. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of the Queensland Agricultural High School and College detachment Regimental Cadets, 25th Battalion, in 1937.

The Queensland Agricultural High School and College detachment Regimental Cadets, 25th Battalion, in 1937. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

The Queensland Agricultural High School and College detachment Regimental Cadets, 25th Battalion, in 1937. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of the construction of the Forgan Smith building in 1938.

Construction of the Forgan Smith building in 1938. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Construction of the Forgan Smith building in 1938. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of two builders working on the cloisters of the the Forgan Smith building in 1939.

Two builders working on the cloisters of the Forgan Smith building in 1939. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Two builders working on the cloisters of the Forgan Smith building in 1939. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of workers maneuvering a piece of carved sandstone into position on the Forgan Smith building in 1939.

Manoeuvring a piece of carved sandstone into position on the Forgan Smith building in 1939. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Manoeuvring a piece of carved sandstone into position on the Forgan Smith building in 1939. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image showing the construction of the Steele building in 1939.

Construction of the Steele building in 1939. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Construction of the Steele building in 1939. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection


Keep checking the Contact website next week to catch the next instalment of the '11 Decades in 11 Weeks at UQ' series, when we look back on 1940–1950.

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