Founded in 1866, by Thomas B. Stephens, The Queenslander was created as the weekly summary and literary edition of the Brisbane Courier, which was a leading journal in the colony of Queensland, Australia. The idea behind it was to ensure that a prominent daily newspaper could reach people in the bush and outlying districts, while also serving as a literary magazine. The Brisbane Newspaper Co. launched the publication. However, The Queenslander ceased publication on February 22, 1939, and therefore does not have current owners. During its operational years, The Queenslander was based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It offered extensive documentation and pictorial insights into significant events like the First World War and the Boer War, providing comprehensive state-wide coverage of Queensland. Beyond news, it also functioned as a literary magazine, featuring substantial articles, photographs, and line drawings. One interesting fact: In September 1919, The Queenslander published a series of aerial photographs of Brisbane and its surrounding suburbs, which were promoted as the first photographs ever taken of Brisbane from an aeroplane.