Most Popular Notices (this week)
The SLQ family history Nnub is a trial project providing a digital community noticeboard for family historians in Queensland. Anyone can post. You can use it from the Web or from the Nnub touchscreen in the Micrographics area on Level 3 of the State Library.
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Latest Notices
'Fun in the Sun'
Tuesday May 1 - Sunday July 22 2012
Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe QLD 4020.
Open Tue - Sun 10am-4pm.
The period between the 1930's and 1950's saw an era of fun parks and skating and the boats that brought everyone together. Check website for details of school holiday programs.
For more information visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3883 1898. Free entry to museum, wheelchair accessable.
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'Tinsmith: an ordinary romance'
Thursday April 5 - Sunday June 3 2012
Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree QLD 4507.
Open Thurs and Fri 10am-4pm, Sat and Sun 10am-3pm.
This is an exhibition by nationally acclaimed jeweller Barbara Heath, which explores the fascinating yet forgotten history of tin smithing in southeast Queensland. An Artisan travelling exhibition.
For more information visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3408 0007. Free entry to museum, wheelchair accessable.
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'A mixed bag'
Tuesday April 10 - Sunday June 10
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Whiteside QLD 4503.
Open Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat and Sun 10am-2pm.
A deliciously sweet look at the social history of lollies in Australia. Includes several hands-on activities for all ages and occasional lolly tasting!
For more information visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3285 7213. Free entry to museum, wheelchair accessable.
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Queensland horses were killed in South Africa
Did you know that over 300,000 horses were killed during the Boer War (Second Anglo-Boer War) in South Africa?
Queensland sent police horses with the first contingent to South Africa.
Unfortunately, it was a death sentence for most horses. Learn about this and more at the seminar at the National Archives of Australia, Brisbane Office on - The Boer War - Australia's First War.
A free Seminar is being held at:
National Archives of Australia16 Corporate DriveCANNON HILL QLD 4170
On - Wednesday 16 May and again on Saturday 19 May 2012 from 10am for approximately an hour.
Morning tea is provided. All welcome to attend - for bookings or more information please phone:
Greg Cope on 3249 4224.
Plently of parking on site and close the the Cannon Hill Railway Station.
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The Story of Charles O’Brien: Records from Queensland State
Many of the records highlighted in the recent episode of Who Do You Think You Are? - Series 4 were located at Queensland State Archives. Kerry O’Brien, one of Australia's most revered television journalists took a tour of the archives and viewed the original records which helped him to discover the truth behind his ancestor’s tumultuous life in Queensland. To follow the story and see digital images of a large number of records available on Charles O'Brien see the new QSA web page: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/Researchers/History/Pages/story-charles-obrien.aspx Queensland State Archive worked in conjunction with Artemis films and Serendipity Productions. The fourth series of Who Do You Think You Are? (WDYTYA) is screening on SBS ONE in 2012. Episode two, air date 3 April 2012 at 7.30 pm, follows the story of Kerry O'Brien. WDYTYA is a co-production by Artemis International and Serendipity Productions.
My address is: 435 Compton Road Runcorn QLD 4113 info@archives.qld.gov.au
My website is: www.archives.qld.gov.au
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Getting Started Seminar - May 2012 - 22.05.12, 10:00am
Learn about Queensland State Archives’ collection and how best to find the information you are seeking. This seminar, presented by one of our experienced reference archivists, will provide you with the basis you need to start your research at QSA. The seminar includes morning tea and a short tour.
Entry is free. To book, please call 07 3131 7777.
If you are unable to attend this seminar, please view theGetting Started Powerpoint presentation(PPT, 7MB).
Time: 10:00am
Date: Tue 22nd May, 2012
Location: 435 Compton Rd, Runcorn
My address is: 435 Compton Road Runcorn QLD 4113 info@archives.qld.gov.au
My website is: www.archives.qld.gov.au
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Innovations and Inventions Seminar - 09.05.12, 10:00am
Staff from the Queensland State Archives, National Archives of Australia and the State Library of Queensland have delved into their vast collections to source information about innovations and inventions.
Come along to this shared presentation and hear stories about creative, imaginative and historically interesting problem solvers. For more information, and to book, please call 07 3840 7896 or visithttp://www.slq.eventbrite.com/.
Time: 10:00am
Date: Wed 9th May, 2012
Location: State Library of Queensland Auditorium 2, level 2
My website is: www.archives.qld.gov.au
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Open Day - Genealogical Society of Queensland
Saturday 30 June 2012 – Open Day
Interested in family history? Everyone welcome!
Visit us at GSQ and check out our resources: Ancestry, Find My Past Computer CDs, microfilms and microfiche and books including births, death, marriage and parish indexes, census, guides and family histories; and much more.
Time: 10.am to 4pm- Free
Venue: GSQ, 38 Fisher St, East Brisbane
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TRANSPORT AND YOUR ANCESTORS - 26.05.12, 9:00am
Saturday 26 May 2012 – Mini Seminar – Transport and Your Ancestors – Speakers including Greg Cope, Beryl Roberts and Annabel Lloyd will provide informative sessions on Queensland railways, horse drawn buses and cabs and early Brisbane transport.
Cost: $20 for GSQ members and $25 for non-members
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Venue: GSQ, 38 Fisher St, East Brisbane
Booking options:
· Book online at http://www.gsq.org.au or
· post your cheque to Genealogical Society of Queensland
PO Box 8423,
Woolloongabba, Qld 4102 or
· visit GSQ at 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane.
For further information phone 07 3891 5085 or email gsq1@optusnet.com.au
Time: 9:00am
Date: Sat 26th May, 2012
Location: GSQ Resource Centre, 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane
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