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ABC video: Muddy memorabilia - flood collecting

From ABC's 7:30 program

The State Library of Queensland and Queensland Museum are collecting images and artefacts from the recent floods to preserve for future generations.

Watch the video online - http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2011/s3215485.htm

Image: Flood waters inundate lower levels of The Edge at the State Library of Queensland, Brisbane (Source: Picture Queensland)

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The British Royals: a Queensland story

Queensland State Archives has launched a new foyer and online exhibition on the British Royals in early June 2011.

Since 1868, there have been around 39 royal visits to Queensland by the British royal family, with HM Queen Elizabeth II the only reigning monarch to have come to Queensland. Her first official trip to Australia took place over 55 years ago, in 1954, the year following her 1953 coronation.In March 2011 HRH Prince William visited Queensland to tour places damaged by floods and Cyclone Yasi.

Queensland State Archives engaged an historian to explore its collection and write an historical essay on the royal visits to Queensland. Read more about the history and see photos of the royals -

http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/royal/default.asp

My address is: 435 Compton Road Runcorn QLD 4113 info@archives.qld.gov.au

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

Harmony Day Seminar - 21.03.12, 10:00am

Celebrate Harmony Day and the importance of multiculturalism in Queensland’s history. Join us for morning tea and a seminar focussing on records relating to Germans from Queensland State Archives’ collection.

Location: Lecture Theatre 2

Entry is free. To book, telephone 07 3131 7777.

Time: 10:00am

Date: Wed 21st Mar, 2012

Location: 435 Compton Road, Runcorn

My website is: www.archives.qld.gov.au

Family History Research at Qld State Archives Seminar - 22.02.12, 2:00pm

Brisbane City Council's Banyo Library is hosting a seminar on Family History Research at Queensland State Archives.

Learn about Queensland State Archives’ collection and how best to find the information you are seeking. This seminar is presented by an experienced reference archivist and will provide you with the basis you need to start your family history research at QSA.

Location: Meeting room 1

Entry is free. Contact: Library Manager, Julie Tree

Time: 2:00pm

Date: Wed 22nd Feb, 2012

Location: Banyo Library, St Vincents Rd, Banyo

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

Getting the most out of Queensland State Archives’ online re - 07.03.12, 10:00am

This seminar will provide an overview of the Queensland State Archives’ website and ArchivesSearch catalogue and includes a practical demonstration detailing what can be found and how to find it.

Location: Lecture Theatre 2

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

Time: 10:00am

Date: Wed 7th Mar, 2012

Location: 435 Compton Road Runcorn

My website is: www.archives.qld.gov.au

Getting Started Seminar at Queensland State Archives - 28.02.12, 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.

Location: Lecture Theatre 2 

Entry is free. To book, telephone 07 3131 7777.

If you are unable to attend this seminar, please to view the PowerPoint presentation on our website.

Time: 10:00am

Date: Tue 28th Feb, 2012

Location: 435 Compton Road, Runcorn

My address is: 435 Compton Road Runcorn QLD 4113 info@archives.qld.gov.au

My website is: www.archives.qld.gov.au

Discovering Your Local History - Put On Your White Gloves

Ruth Gardiner from John Oxley Library, and Saadia Thomson Dwyer from Queensland State Archives, will present a range of treasures from their collections that relate to the Moreton Bay region. 

Participants will have the opportunity to closely view the items on display.

The original Whiteside Diaries will also be on display at this event.

Caboolture Library 07 5433 2000
Redcliffe Library 07 3283 0311

Dates / Times
Caboolture Library, 15 February 2012, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Redcliffe Library, 29 February 2012, 9.30am- 12.30pm

Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings for this event are recommended.

New stories on the John Oxley Library Blog

Discover more about Queensland's vibrant and colourful history with the John Oxley Library Blog.

Recent articles:

• 1893 Brisbane flood
• Cairns suburbs - Redlynch
• Far North Queensland cyclones

http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/jol/

Getting Started Seminar

Learn about the 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 afternoon tea and a short tour.

Entry is free. To book, telephone 07 3131 7777.

My address is: 435 Compton Road Runcorn QLD 4113 info@archives.qld.gov.au

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

The Heritage Talks : Preserving Surveying History

The Heritage Talks :  Preserving Surveying HistoryWednesday  9 November 2011 ,  10 am - 11:30 amProfessor Bill Kitson, Emeritus Curator, will talk about how the Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying came to be. Free, morning tea included. Bookings are essential for catering purposes  please email museum.pinerivers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au<mailto:museum.pinerivers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au&gt; or phone (07) 3285 7213.

This will be the final Heritage Talk for 2011 - please keep an eye out for our exciting Heritage Talks program for 2012!

Using Land Records for Family History Research Workshop

As part of Family History Month Kaye Nardella from the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management will be hosting a presentation at Arana Hills Library on the various land records and maps held by the department that may be useful for all family historians.Dates / TimesArana Hills Library, 29 August 2011, 10.00am - 11.00amCost noneBookings - Bookings for this event are required.Contact Arana Hills Library(07) 3351 3401AranaHills.library@moretonbay.qld.gov.au