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in 1859, the new government was faced with a problem: there was no permanent military presence in the new colony. The decision was made to establish a permanent presence at a site known as 'Green Hills'. Construction of the new 'Green Hills Barracks' began in 1864. The original barracks consisted of
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Today the site is still occupied by the Army. The Victoria Barracks Museum is located on the site, and contains a large collection of replica and service medals covering the Army's involvement in the
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from 1870 until 1885. Australia's growing colonial forces led to the barracks being re-occupied by the military. It was at this time that the name 'Victoria Barracks' was adopted, in honour of the
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a guard room, a barracks block and officer's quarters. The first unit to occupy the new barracks was a detachment from the
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Following federation in 1901, control of the site went to the newly formed
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Early picture of Victoria Barracks in 1868, taken from Roma Street
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Military police at Victoria Barracks, Brisbane, 1916
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Enoggera Barracks
Boer War
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"Victoria Barracks"
Victoria Barracks, Brisbane's Living Heritage
The Barracks retail district
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