How well do you know the books behind our history?

Before spreadsheets, databases and drop-down menus, Queensland was run on paper. Big books. Heavy books. Beautiful, ingenious and sometimes very strange books.

From marbled edges and locking mechanisms to inks that slowly eat through the page, the records books in the Printed & Bound exhibition reveal the hidden craft and quiet labour behind everyday government. We’ve pulled together a short quiz based on some of the more surprising details from the exhibition. No specialist knowledge required, just curiosity and a willingness to be mildly amazed.

Printed & Bound quiz

How much do you know about the books which hold Queensland's history?

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How many major bridges span the Brisbane River?

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How many bridges have been built on the site where the Victoria Bridge stands?

Aerial view of the Brisbane River and Victoria Bridge during the 1974 flood. ITM1449403, 1974.

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Which bridge was built using surplus support cables from the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

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This is the oldest, existing bridge in Brisbane. Where is it located?

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About Queensland State Archives

For more information about Queensland State Archives visit www.archives.qld.gov.au.

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