Fernberg Quarterly A QUARTERLY UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
NOVEMBER 2015
IN THIS ISSUE Christmas Lights display Government House goes regional
Re-imagining Fernberg’s public areas Origins of the Governor’s Standard
Popular Christmas Lights returns The gates of Government House will once again open to the public for the annual Christmas Lights display. Following the success of last year’s inaugural display which attracted 4000 patrons, the number of nights open to the public will be extended from 3 to 5. Members of the public can view the display from Friday 11 to Tuesday 15 December 2015 from 7 to 8 pm. Last year over 12,000 people visited Fernberg – the official residence of Queensland Governors since 1910 – including on Open Days, and on guided school and tour groups. Fernberg is this year 150 years old. Continues on page 3.
FERNBERG QUARTERLY • NOVEMBER 2015