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GSQ Family History talk

The Genealogy Society of Queensland 

Whats In It for You? The GSQ Library

Feeling frustrated with your family History Research? Experienced family historians Christine Smith& Elaine Lucas will highlight some useful books, maps, CDs, fiche.

When: Saturday 30 June 20129:30am to 11:45am

Where: GSQ Library, 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane QLD

Costs: Member $10; Non-members $13

-- Janice Hegarty

Genealogical society of Queensland Inc.

'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.

'Games, Puzzles, and Illusions'

Friday June 15 - Sunday September 2 2012

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Whiteside QLD 4503.

Open Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat and Sun 10am-2pm.

Test your puzzle-solving and game playing skills. Also includes a series of intriguing and fun illusions!.

For more information visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3285 7213. Free entry to museum, wheelchair accessable.

'Archaeology Vs. Palaeontology'

Thursday June 7 - Sunday July 29 2012

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree QLD 4507.

Open Thurs and Fri 10am-4pm, Sat and Sun 10am-3pm.

For more information visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3408 0007. Free entry to museum, wheelchair accessable.

This fascinating exhibition looks at the similarities and differences between archaeology and palaeontology.  Discover what archaeologists and palaeontologists do; what tools they use, how they excavate and why they carry out digs.  On display will be a collection of stone tools found on Bribie Island as well as casts of dinosaur bones and footprints.

The exhibition will feature a number of free self-paced activities including, an archaeology dig tray, activity sheets and a giant Pliosaur jigsaw puzzle to solve.

There will also be some paid workshops.  Limited places are available for the workshops so bookings are essential.

'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.

'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.

New newspapers on Trove

Newspaper titles recently added to Trove, free Australian newspapers online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper

Queensland

• Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (Qld. : 1903 - 1922)

• The North Queensland Register (Townsville, Qld. : 1892 - 1905)

• The Northern Mining Register (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1891 - 1892)

• Queensland Figaro (Brisbane, QLD : 1883 - 1885)

• Queensland Figaro (Brisbane, QLD : 1923 - 1936)

• Queensland Figaro and Punch (Brisbane, QLD : 1885 - 1916)

• Warwick Examiner and Times (St. Lucia, Qld. : 1867 - 1919)

• The Western Champion (Barcaldine, Qld. : 1922 - 1937)

Tasmania

• The Clipper (Hobart, Tas. : 1893 - 1909) Title funded by Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office

• Zeehan and Dundas Herald (Hobart, Tas. : 1890 - 1922) Title funded by Tasmanian Archive  and Heritage Office

South Australia

·         Some South Australian German language newspapers from 1850s and 60s are being loaded

DNA for Genealogists

Learn how genealogists can use DNA testing to enrich their family history research.

Moreton Bay Region Libraries will be hosting a special genealogy event with author Kerry Farmer.
Kerry Farmer has been a speaker at Unlock the Past, a Director Australian Records at National Institute for Genealogical Studies and a Genealogy Instructor and Researcher at Austega Pty Ltd.

Kerry has researched her own family history for over 25 years, investigating ancestors predominantly from Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. 

Kerry and Rosemary Kopittke wrote Which Genealogy Program? and Kerry is the author of DNA for Genealogists

Dates / Times
Caboolture Library, 22 May 2012, 2.00pm - 3.30pm - Phone (07) 5433-2000
Redcliffe Library, 23 May 2012, 10.00am - 11.30am - Phone (07) 3283-0311
Strathpine Library, 23 May 2012, 2.00pm - 3.30pm - Phone (07) 3480-6698

Search South Australian bdms online

Genealogy SA (South Australia) has put the following database on the web at

http://www.genealogysa.org.au/resources/online-databases.html

Online Database Search

You can use the database search box to search the following databases:

·         Newspaper Birth Notices Index from 1960 onwards

·         Newspaper Death Notices Index from 1972 onwards

·         South Australia Cemeteries Index

·         Birth Registration Certificates Index 1842 - 1928

·         Death Registration Certificates Index 1842 - 1972

·         Marriage Registration Certificates Index 1842 - 1916

Irish military archives to release records online

Ireland's Military Archives are currently digitising a number of key collections which should delight both genealogists and historians alike. These records will be available to search online through their website - http://militaryarchives.ie/ 

The Military Archives has already digitised hundreds of military maps, plans and drawings and in the next few months will launch the "Bureau of Military History witness statements (1913-1921)".

The Military Archives does not hold Irish service records for those who served in the two World Wars. These records are held with The National Archives in London.

For further information on this exciting project read the following Irish Times article -  http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0103/1224309736108.html

Australian War Graves Photographic Archives - ABC podcast

Listen to military historian, Matt Smith talking to 612 ABC Brisbane Radio about  the Australian War Graves Photographic Archives project and website.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/11/10/3361615.htm

Australian War Graves Photographic Archives - ABC podcast

Listen to military historian, Matt Smith talking to 612 ABC Brisbane Radio about  the Australian War Graves Photographic Archives project and website.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/11/10/3361615.htm

15,000 WWI nursing service records from the UK online

The National Archives in England has recently launched their latest digital collection of over 15,000 World War One nursing service records.

These records provide details such as: 

• date and place of birth
• training prior to and during the war
• references to their suitability as military nurses
• hospitals, field ambulances, casualty clearing stations and other medical units they served in
• confidential reports containing their superiors' assessment of their performance

You can find more information on this collection at the National Archives' website - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/635.htm