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The Heritage Talks: An Early Pastoral History of Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay's resident walking encyclopaedia of local history,

Leith Barter, returns to talk about the early settlers and land owners of the area.

Morning tea included. Bookings are essential for catering purposes.

Date: 14 September 2011

Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

Location Pine Rivers Heritage Museum - Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Whiteside
Cost: Free
Contact: Marie Trebilco
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Ph: (07) 3285 7213
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Chinese family history - SLQ

Linda Hore's item points out how useful SLQ can be -

newspapers

government gazettes

She did not emphasise -

 post office directories

electoral rolls

early pioneer index  (pre-separation index)

It would be great to have a talk from experience Chinese researchers for those of us starting out

Ah Foo's grocery store Goondiwindi 1906 - a great picture for some of us.

My email is: moc.liamtoh@eeleismik

Redcliffe Library - Introduction to the Qld State Archives

Ever wondered what records you can find at the Queensland State Archives?  Come along to this free seminar to learn what records are available and how to search to find what you are looking for.

Jane Wassel from the State Library will be giving this informative talk.Dates / Times: Redcliffe Library, 15 March 2011, 9.00am - 12.00pmCost: FreeBookings: Bookings for this event are required.Contact: Redcliffe Library (07) 3283 0311Redcliffe.library@moretonbay.qld.gov.au