The Old Place

Located at Lot 71 on the banks of the Maroochy River at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, The Old Place is home to generations of Australian South Sea Islanders. Their cultural and spiritual connection dates from the late 1800s. Used by families, workers, and travellers as they moved between plantations hugging the coast of Queensland, The Old Place, was a place to live, holiday, and connect with others. The landscape has engulfed much of the physical remnants of the once vibrant community but fond memories live on in childhood reminiscences of fishing, crabbing, and fun times with family. Today, Australian South Sea Islanders are reconnecting with the land and each other and reclaiming their history of the Old Place.
This story has been developed with assistance of the Descendants of Australian South Sea Islanders (DASSI) Association Inc.

[@PopEddie]

I love the ending song 😢make me want to cry 🥹😭😭 watching from 🇻🇺❤️💯

[@timonkaple-wena6002]

Watching from Tari PNG

[@boston-joelbobbert3584]

Great to see ❤️🇸🇧🇻🇺

[@sgtcaco]

Parts of The old tram tracks can still be found there, there are parts on the bank and parts back in the bush a little.

[@Grunnung]

I have tried to look for my samoan great grandfather on the qld archival search but I have had no success. Very upsetting as i just found out he was apart of the blackbirding and ended up in Mabuiag for the Pearling industry. I dont know where to go for information 😢

[@statelibraryqldaustralia]

Hi, if you'd like to fill-in our online enquiry form one of our librarians will assist you with your question - www.slq.qld.gov.au/services/ask-librarian

[@bettyirobeni5744]

How can I find my grad grad grandfather 😢

[@statelibraryqldaustralia]

Hi Betty - Here's our research guide on our Australian South Sea Islander collections held by State Library - www.slq.qld.gov.au/collections/research/australian-south-sea-islanders . If you have any questions please contact us via our online enquiry form - www.slq.qld.gov.au/services/ask-librarian