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Koori Mail newspaper - back issues now online

You can now search back issues of the Australia-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander newspaper "Koori Mail" online -

http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/koorimail/index.html

This website covers editions from 1991 to 2011.

4BC Family History 101

4BC has started a regular segment, Family History 101, in its Thursday evening program at 9:30pm. The program is hosted by Walter Williams, with Ann Swain from Queensland FHS, and Marg Doherty of Genealogical Society of Queensland, as the expert guests. It loosely covers a research theme with a response to a listener who has called in the previous week with a brick-wall. Tune in to 1116AM on your radio's dial for an enjoyable half hour.

Queensland FHS Inc. Family History (Writing) Award 2011

The Society invites entries for this Award which will be presented to the person or persons producing the best history of a Queensland family, published in book form within the last five years. It must be the story of a family, not of an individual. The Award is open to the general public as well as to members of the Society.

Entry forms are available from:

• www.qfhs.org.au
• Hon. Secretary, QFHS Inc., PO Box 171 Indooroopilly, Qld, 4068 or
• Robert Adamson, 25 Brown Street, Windsor, Qld, 4030

Entries close on 30 November, 2011.

Using Newspapers for Family History

The Genealogical Society of QLD Inc.

Using  Newspapers for Family History

With Paul Mann

Newspapers are a valuable sourcs for family history.  They can provide fascinating information on your family from births, deaths, marriage, social events, family stories and photos.  Learn how newspapers can add value to your research.  This event will include information on online resources.

When:              Saturday 19 November 2011 9:30am to 11:45am

Where:             GSQ Library38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane QLD

Costs:               Member $10; Non-members $13

Book at http://www.gsq.org.au

or post to PO Box 8423, Woolloongabba Qld. 4102

Enquires: phone GSQ on 07) 3891 5085 or email to gsq1@optusnet.com.au

My email is: moc.dnopgib@501nekener

My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane

My phone number is: 07 38915085

My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au

Chinese family history

My family's history closely mirrors that of Marilynn Dooley - ancestor Ah Sam Foo, arrived Nth Qld 1874 to work Palmer Goldfields, then worked as shopkeeper/baker central Qld. 
Would appreciate contact from Marilynn Dooley regarding records of Primitive Methodist Church Rockhampton as Sam was married there in 1885.   Geraldine Lee

What's In It For You - Holdings of Genealogical Society of Qld Library - 21.05.11, 9:15am

Genealogical Society of Queensland

present

What’s 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.

Time: 9:15am

Date: Sat 21st May, 2011

Location: GSQ, 38 Fisher St, East Brisbane

Time: 9:15am

Date: Sat 21st May, 2011

Location: GSQ, 38 Fisher St, East Brisbane

My email is: ua.moc.tensutpo@1qsg

My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane

My phone number is: 07 38915085

My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au/

Shake Your Family Tree - Ask the experts

Start your family history, or learn more about how to at our open day.

The National Archives of Australia at Cannon Hill is holding an open day with a number of seminars and an opportunity to visit information stands from the State Library of Queensland, Queensland State Archives, Genealogical Society of Queensland, Queensland Family History Society in assocation with ancestry.com.au.

To be held on Friday 25th February, starting at 9.30am to 4pm.  The event is free, come for an hour or you can come for the whole day.

National Archives of Australia 16 Corporate Drive CANNON HILL  QLD  4170 

For bookings phone: 32494226

“How Reliable is that Family History Website?” - 27.02.11, 2:00pm

Sunday 27th February

“How Reliable is that Website?” – Sue Reid (QFHS President) A demonstration of various family history websites to assess how exhaustive and valid their content.

QUEENSLAND CHAPTER AUSTRALIAN HUGUENOT SOCIETY

Venue: Toowong Library Meeting Room, Toowong Shopping Centre, 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong, Brisbane

Time: 2:00pm

Cost: Members $5, Non-members $10

Refreshments served after meeting

Enquiries: Phone (07) 3202 9240

Time: 2:00pm

Date: Sun 27th Feb, 2011

Location: Toowong Library Meeting Room, Toowong Shopping Centre, 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong, Brisbane

Genealogical Society of Qld - Education classes

A list of the education classes and sessions being held by the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ)

Advance your knowledge of family history

Download notice as pdf file

My email is: ua.moc.tensutpo@1qsg

My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane

My phone number is: 07 38915085

My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au/

Australian Joint Copying Project presentation - 31.07.10, 9:00pm

The Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ) is holding an education session on the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP) on Saturday 31 July 2010.

Stephanie Ryan from the SLQ will make this presentation at the GSQ Resource Centre, 38 Fisher St, East Brisbane.

The AJCP is an underutilised by family historian.  It comprises microfilms of many British records and these films are held in a range of Australian repositories.

The records include those of:

The Colonial Office; the Dominions Office; the Home Office, the Admiralty and others.

We hope to see you there.  Members cost $10 and non-members $13.  Bookings essential.  Go to www.gsq@org.au/events

Time: 9:00pm

Date: Sat 31st Jul, 2010

Location: GSQ, 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane

Download notice as pdf file

My email is: ua.moc.tensutpo@1qsg

My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane

My phone number is: 07 38915085

My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au/

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

Queensland State Archives Getting Started Seminar - 15.06.10, 10:00am

Entry is free. To book telephone                07 3131 7777             

Time: 10:00am

Date: Tue 15th Jun, 2010

Location: Queensland State Archives Lecture Theatre 2

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family History

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family History

Tracing an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander line – getting started

• Find where the family came from and names.
• Find missions, stations, tribes/clans/ Torres Strait Strait Island in those locations to search for resources.

• Contact appropriate family history institutes.

Ø      State Library of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/info/ind

Ø      linkup (adoptions) http://www.link-upqld.org.au/

Ø      community and personal histories (Queensland State Archives resources and more) http://www.atsip.qld.gov.au/people/family-history/community-personal-history/

Ø      AIATSIS's (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies) family history unit http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/fhu/start.htm

Ø      Queensland State Archives www.archives.qld.gov.au

·         View MURA® which is AIATSIS's (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies) http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/collections/muraread.html , especially their Aboriginal Biographical Index

State Library Queensland resources

·        Norman Tindale Collection – several Aboriginal mission genealogical records http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/coll/aptsi/tindale

·        Margaret Lawrie Collection – Torres Strait Islander genealogical records and community information http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/coll/aptsi/lawrie

·        Anglican Church Records – photographic collection

·        Heritage Collection Photographic Collection (Index in progress)

·        Station records in the original material collection

·        Presbyterian Church of Australia Board of Ecumenical Mission and Relations : Mapoon Mission Station 1893-1963 register for Births and Baptisms 1893-1957 -- Marriages 1902-1956 -- Deaths 1897-1959

·        Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Military Index (Index in progress)

For a more accurate result of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources, please view our OneSearch on line catalogue.

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Harmony Day Seminar at Queensland State archives - 19.03.10, 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 Russians from the collection of the Queensland State Archives.

Entry is free. To book telephone     07 3131 7777

Time: 10:00am

Date: Fri 19th Mar, 2010

Location: Queensland State Archives Lecture Theatre 2