nnub

Talk @ SLQ: Getting started in Family History

Join State Library and Queensland State Archives staff for handy hints on where to start your Family History research.

Speakers from these major Queensland repositories will guide you through the resources and services available, how to access them, and will be available for questions and discussion.

At morning tea representatives from family history societies and organisations will be on hand to provide further advice.

When: Wed 30 Mar 10am-12:30pmWhere: State Library of Queensland, slq Auditorium 2, level 2Tickets: $15.50 (includes morning tea)Bookings: http://www.qtix.com.au, 136 246 or at The Library Shop

Talk @ SLQ: Getting started in Family History

Getting started in Family History

Staff from the State Library of Queensland and Queensland State Archives will introduce you to family history resources useful for those starting out. Speakers from these two major Queensland repositories will also explain how to access these important family history resources.

At morning tea representatives from family history societies and organisations will be on hand to provide further advise.

When: Fri 14 Jan 2011, 10am-12.30pmWhere: State Library of Queensland, slq Auditorium 2, level 2Tickets: $15.50, bookings required. Includes morning tea.Bookings: QTIX www.qtix.com.au or 136 246

http://www.slq.qld.gov.au

Telegraph Literary Staff, 1916

Looking for your ancestors who worked for the Telegraph as a Literary staff in 1916? Here they are:

Top row: K. G. McGill, Miss Edith, A. Sowden;

Second row: W. Kelly, Andy Clydesdale, F. J. Bryan, J. Casser Smith, P. Luney, Douglas Dunn;

Third row: S. Wanmer, John R. Humphry Lewis (sub-editor), Geo. Woolnough (editor), W. H. Taudevin, T. W. Bain;

Bottom row: R. S. Tainton, A. P. Roberts. (Description supplied with photograph.)

The image can be viewed and downloaded from 'One Search' at the State Library at:

http://www.slq.qld.gov.au

Info session: Finding your ancestors at SLQ, QSA and NAA

Finding your ancestors at SLQ, QSA and NAA

The vast repositories of the State Library of Queensland, Queensland State Archives and the National Archives of Australia can be a treasure trove to family historians, but how do you know where to start? Join the experts from these three organisations and find out about some of their key resources. There will be an opportunity to have your questions answered by specialists from these three key institutions.

When Fri 13 Aug, 10am–1pm
Where State Library of Queensland, Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets $14.50, bookings required (includes morning tea)
Bookings via qtix [ http://www.qtix.com.au ] or 136 246

Queensland State Archives ArchivesSearch Seminar - 20.07.10, 10:00am

Discover how to get the best out of ArchivesSearch, the Queensland State Archives’ online catalogue. This seminar will teach you more advanced techniques to locate records of interest and will give useful tips for finding what you want.

Entry is free. Tea and coffee available following the seminar. To book telephone                 07 3131 7777

Time: 10:00am

Date: Tue 20th Jul, 2010

Location: Queensland State Archives Lecture Theatre 2

Land Record Talk No 1 - Redcliffe Library

Wednesday 23rd June 2010

Elizabeth Hawkins from Queensland State Archives will give a presentation on the various land records, maps and associated material that are available at Queensland State Archives.Elizabeth an archivist with many years of experience will speak from 10am to 11am.Morning tea will be served. Bookings essential. Phone 3283-0249

Map is fromNational Library of Australia  - Digital Collection - Maps

http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-t972