If you're not into sport, you probably hear the term "state of origin" & switch off. The term has a much wider historical significance. The story begins in 1859 with Qld's declaration of independence from NSW. Our colonisers left us with zero. #qldpol https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/new-south-wales-left-queensland-broke-from-day-one-20170728-gxl38l.html
New South Wales left Queensland broke from day one
The government of New South Wales left the new colony of Queensland "broke" with the equivalent of just six cents in its treasury coffers when the Sunshine State began in December 1859.Tony Moore (Brisbane Times)
