Speakers Corner
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Speakers Corner depicts three important figures in Queensland’s history – Steele Rudd, Emma Miller and Sir Charles Lilley
Steele Rudd 1868-1935. Arthur Hoey Davis (Steele Rudd) was one of Australia’s best known bush storytellers. His ‘Dad and Dave’ characters from the popular On Our Selection stories are part of our country’s folklore.
Emma Miller 1839-1917: Emma Miller fought for women’s rights and the rights of workers. After moving to Brisbane in 1879, Emma worked as a seamstress and later helped form the Tailoresses Union. Miller was the first female member of Brisbane’s Workers Political Organisation, which would later become the Labor Party. Emma worked hard as an advocate for women’s rights and, was influential in securing women’s rights to vote.
Sir Charles Lilley 1830-1897. Following a career in law and publishing, Charles Lilley became Premier of Queensland and was responsible for establishing free education throughout the state.
The Bronze statues were installed in 1993
