The history of the former Camp Columbia site at Wacol did not end with the departure of the American and Dutch military forces after the Second World War. In many ways, a new chapter was only just beginning. Over the following decades the vast military complex was transformed into one of Queensland’s most important migrant […]
Wacol Migrant Centre Read More »
Introduction When considering Brisbane’s role during the Second World War, attention often focuses on specific sites such as Camp Columbia. Yet the wartime reality was far more complex. Brisbane functioned as part of a vast and interconnected operational system, linking command structures, training facilities, supply depots and transport networks. Among the most critical elements of
Brisbane and the maritime lifeline to New Guinea: beyond Camp Columbia Read More »
Following the end of the Second World War, the Camp Columbia site entered a new phase in which its infrastructure was repurposed to meet a range of post-war needs. One of the lesser-known uses of these facilities was the Wacol Housing Camp, where a diverse population of migrants, Australian-born families and Aboriginal residents lived side
Wacol Housing Camp as a site of Aboriginal advocacy: the role of Cyril Richards Read More »
Following the end of the Second World War, the Camp Columbia site entered a new phase in which its existing infrastructure was repurposed to meet a range of post-war needs. One of the lesser-known uses of these facilities was the establishment of the Wacol Housing Camp. In Brisbane, one of the most pressing challenges was
Wacol Housing Camp another aspect of post war Camp Columbia Read More »
