this. It was dedicated on 3 May 1952 by the Queensland Governor, Sir John Lavarack. Other than the war-time occupation it was operated as a museum and research library by the Historical Society of Queensland (now known as the Royal Historical Society of Queensland) until 1973 when they moved to the Commissariat Store. Newstead House is now a museum. It is open to the public, and concerts are sometimes held at the house and grounds. Newstead House is now maintained by the Newstead House Board of Trustees assisted the Friends of Newstead, a volunteer group who also organise various events to attract visitors. Newstead Park is still managed and maintained by the Brisbane City Council. Heritage listing Newstead House was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. Newstead Park Newstead Park is a significant historic park. The land originally formed a part of the land purchased by Patrick Leslie in 1845 on which he built Newstead House. In the 1920s, the Brisbane City Council constructed an electrical substation for its tramway system in the grounds of the House. Since the closure of the tram system in 1969 the substation was purchased by the Newstead House Board of Trustees and has been used as a Resource Centre and offices for management staff. In May each year, the park is host to the commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea. The Australian-American monument in the park is dedicated to the United States service men and women for helping in the defence of Australia during World War II. A playspace featuring an "Alice through the Looking Glass" theme has been developed by the Brisbane City Council is located on the southern side of the park, near Newstead Avenue. See also Old Government House References Further reading Greenwood, G. and Laverty, J., "Brisbane 1859–1959 A History of Local Government", Brisbane City Council, Brisbane, 1959. Steer, G. R., "Brisbane Tramways: Their History and Development", Historical Society of Queensland Journal, Vol 3, No 3. External links Official website Newstead House Brisbane Discovery Queensland Buildings website Museums in Brisbane Heritage of Brisbane Houses in Brisbane Tourist attractions in Brisbane Houses completed in 1846 Historic house museums in Queensland Parks in Brisbane Landmarks in Brisbane 1846 establishments in Australia Queensland Heritage Register Andrew Petrie buildings Queensland in World War II Pre-Separation Queensland