QFHS - 2023

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed.

Starts: 1 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 1 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: New Years Day. New Years Resolution - find and document more of your family history.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 2 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 2 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 3 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 3 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 4 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 4 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 5 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 5 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 6 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 6 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 7 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 7 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 8 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 8 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 8 Jan 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 8 Jan 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE. This is being held on the second Sunday of January because the first Sunday is the New Year's Day public holiday.

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

To receive a link to the meeting, please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed except for Library Assistants training.

Starts: 9 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 9 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed except for Library Assistants training.

Starts: 10 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 10 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed except for Library Assistants training.

Starts: 11 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 11 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 12 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 12 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 13 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 13 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed except for Library Assistants training.

Starts: 14 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 14 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 15 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

Welsh Special Interest Group

Starts: 15 Jan 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 15 Jan 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Meetings usually feature a short talk or presentation as well as sharing experiences in Welsh family research.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email welsh@qfhs.org.aufor further information or a link to the online meeting

QFHS Family History Research Centre closed

Starts: 16 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 16 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Re-opening date is to be confirmed. Please check website for details.

QFHS Family History Research Centre opens for 2023.

Starts: 17 Jan 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 17 Jan 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centre re-opens at our new location at 46 Delaware St, Chermside for a New Year with so much potential for family history finds and stories. Welcome back!

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 17 Jan 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 17 Jan 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 19 Jan 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 19 Jan 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Family History Writing Group

Starts: 21 Jan 2023 at 9:00 AM

Ends: 21 Jan 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

This is a friendly and accepting group, which includes experienced writers and beginners. We are always keen to welcome new members.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email fhwriters@qfhs.org.aufor further information or a link to the online meeting.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Roof repair

Starts: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 22 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Talking about … Writing your family history--what are the options?

Starts: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 25 Jan 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE. Speaker: Nancy Edwards

The best way to preserve your family history is to write about it.

You could write a story for our journal; upload a document to Ancestry; a page on a website such as the Virtual War Memorial, My Primitive Methodists; an entry on Convict Records, Wikipedia and Wikitree; a media output (blog, podcast and YouTube); or a play for your grandchildren to act out.

Talking abouts ... are a chance to engage with like-minded others through questions, answers, and discussion. Do you want to learn more about one of these avenues? Have you already used them? Can you suggest another avenue? Come along and share your experiences. This broad discussion of the avenues open to us and your interests may lead to further Education events.

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is expected to contribute through sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au.

Book here -

Register Here

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Australia Day Public Holiday

Starts: 26 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 26 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Australia's National Day is held on 26 January in recognition of the arrival in 1788 of the First Fleet, a group of 11 ships that sailed from England to establish a colony in Australia.

English West Country Special Interest Group

Starts: 26 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 26 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE AUSTRALIA DAY HOLIDAY

If you have an interest in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset, you will be made very welcome at the English West Country SIG. At our friendly and informal meetings we discuss our recent progress and offer assistance with problems.

Please email englishwestcountry@qfhs.org.au for more information.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Roof repair

Starts: 28 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 28 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

Central European Special Interest Group.

Starts: 28 Jan 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 28 Jan 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND SOMETIMES ALSO MEETS AT OUR QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

The Central European SIG caters for those whose ancestors were from the former German and Austro-Hungarian Empires and surrounding Central European areas. Our informal meetings usually feature a talk, presentation or workshop relevant to research in the Central European area, with topics such as use of the resources in our QFHS Family History Research Centre, locating towns or villages, reading and deciphering old records written in German or Latin, or finding the correct parish.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email centraleuropean@qfhs.org.aufor further information or for link for the next meeting.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Roof repair

Starts: 31 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 31 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Roof repair

Starts: 1 Jan 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 1 Jan 2023 at 11:59 PM

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Roof repair

Starts: 2 Feb 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 2 Feb 2023 at 11:59 PM

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 3 Feb 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 3 Feb 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Roof repair

Starts: 4 Feb 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 4 Feb 2023 at 11:59 PM

DNA Special Interest Group (Beginners Questions)

Starts: 4 Feb 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 4 Feb 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 5 Feb 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 5 Feb 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

To receive a link to the meeting, please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au

Members Meeting - Discussion topic: Membership Satisfaction.

Starts: 6 Feb 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 6 Feb 2023 at 2:15 PM

Notes: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF THE CENTRE FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT.

Discussion Topic: Membership Satisfaction - are we providing it? How can we judge success?

General Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month (but replaced by the AGM in June) with meeting times generally alternating between 1.00 pm and 7.30 pm. Please check the calendar for each month.

General Meetings are an important communication tool for QFHS and provide an opportunity for direct consultation between Management Committee and members on matters of interest and consequence.

In the week prior to the meeting, reports from the President, Treasurer, and Secretary are published on the website (https://www.qfhs.org.au/events/members-meetings/) to inform members of Society happenings and Management Committee decisions.

In addition, the agenda for each meeting identifies a topic of importance for further discussion.

Members are encouraged to email the President president@qfhs.org.au, Treasurer treasurer@qfhs.org.auand Secretary secretary@qfhs.org.auwith questions generated by their reports so informative responses may be provided at the General Meeting.

Members may attend either in person at the Family History Research Centre, 46 Delaware St, Chermside, or via Zoom.

Those unable to attend in person but unfamiliar with Zoom are encouraged to contact the Secretary secretary@qfhs.org.au for assistance.

Bookings are essential.

Register Here

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Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 7 Feb 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 7 Feb 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

Learn@QFHS

Starts: 10 Feb 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 10 Feb 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Topic: NEWSPAPERS ADVANCED SEARCHING.

Speaker: Sue Reid

How good is it to research our family and associates using online newspapers? Of course, but can we be sure that we can find all references to an individual and all those little gems in the press that flesh out the lives of family members?

Join Sue as she demonstrates some strategies for finding those elusive references.

Note: Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent).

Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential.

Register Here

This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 11 Feb 2023 at 9:30 AM

Ends: 11 Feb 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Bookings essential at welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group

Starts: 12 Feb 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 12 Feb 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

The Colonial India and the Far East SIG is a friendly, collaborative group that explores the ever-increasing resources available to research Colonial India and the Far East. Our meetings share information, ideas, and short presentations about this fascinating time and place.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 1

Starts: 13 Feb 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 13 Feb 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: Week one of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

The cost is $60 QFHS members and $90 for non-members and includes: | The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Family History Research Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course.

Please note: This is a evening course 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST (GMT+10)

The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 6 February 2023.

Presenters: QFHS Tutors

Please register here

Register Here

Presenting … Norwegian family history - further avenues of research.

Starts: 15 Feb 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 15 Feb 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY.

Guest Speaker - Dr Hilda Maclean, QFHS member.

Dr Hilda Maclean is a professional historian, genealogist, and archival researcher and has spent over thirty years’ researching her maternal Norwegian family. Hilda regularly presents workshops on genealogical and archival research methodology and has presented at international conferences on topics such as funerary history, cemeteries and more recently Chinese family history. Although Hilda has a Norwegian mother and husband, this is the first time she is sharing her knowledge of Norwegian family history research.

While Norway has the same basic family history records as the United Kingdom, it has other record sets which may be unfamiliar to Australian researchers. Amongst others, learn about confirmation, vaccination and movement records administrated by the parish church and farm histories compiled by the local community.

Presenting... times vary between 1pm and 7.30pm Please check the calendar carefully. You are welcome to attend as a visitor.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please register your planned attendance online.

Register Here

The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 16 Feb 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 16 Feb 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Learn@QFHS

Starts: 17 Feb 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 17 Feb 2023 at 11:00 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL'S CHERMSIDE LIBRARY. Topic: Introduction to media conversion

Presenter: Library Staff

By special arrangement with Chermside Library

Are you interested in converting your photographs, videos, cassettes, film negatives, slides or floppy disks into digital files? Join this session to find out more about Chermside Library’s media conversion station, including an overview of the equipment and information about how to book a self-service session to begin your digitisation project. Start converting your precious memories into digital files, ready for viewing and sharing.

The media conversion station is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government and the State Library of Queensland.

This event will take place at

Brisbane City Council--Chermside Library

375 Hamilton Road, Chermside, QLD, 4032

07 3403 7200

Please note: The Library does not convert these types of media: Beta/Betamax video tapes, Super 8mm and 16mm film, camcorder tapes (including MiniDV, Hi8 and others), vinyl records, digital video discs (DVD) and compact discs (CD).

Please register here.

Register Here

Irish Special Interest Group

Starts: 19 Feb 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 19 Feb 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO THE CONVENOR BEING UNAVAILABLE ON THE 11TH FEB.

The Irish Interest Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email irish@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 2

Starts: 20 Feb 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 20 Feb 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: Week two of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

The cost is $60 QFHS members and $90 for non-members and includes: | The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Family History Research Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course.

Please note: This is a evening course 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST (GMT+10)

The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 6 February 2023.

Presenters: QFHS Tutors

Please register here

Register Here

Talking about … Riding the Railways

Starts: 22 Feb 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 22 Feb 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Presenter: Lyndal Cosgrove

Let's go rocking rolling riding out along the bay, all bound for Morningtown many miles away! Let's discuss when rail was Australia's premier form of long-distance travel and how it has impacted on our family history as a source of jobs, as a means of transport, or as a holiday experience.

Join Lyndal Cosgrove to share and discuss railways. Don't overfill your virtual cup of tea or it will slop as we sway with the train.

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is expected to contribute through sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask

. Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au.

Please register here.

Register Here

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 3

Starts: 27 Feb 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 27 Feb 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: Week three of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

The cost is $60 QFHS members and $90 for non-members and includes: | The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Family History Research Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course.

Please note: This is a evening course 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST (GMT+10)

The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 6 February 2023.

Presenters: QFHS Tutors

Please register here

Register Here

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 4 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 4 Mar 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (For those with some experience)

Starts: 4 Mar 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 4 Mar 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 5 Mar 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 5 Mar 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

To receive a link to the meeting, please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au

Members Meeting - Discussion topic:

Starts: 6 Mar 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 6 Mar 2023 at 2:15 PM

Notes: Members Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month (but replaced by the AGM in June) with meeting times generally alternating between 1.00 pm and 7.30 pm. Please check the calendar for each month.

Members Meetings are an important communication tool for QFHS and provide an opportunity for direct consultation between Management Committee and members on matters of interest and consequence.

In the week prior to the meeting, reports from the President, Treasurer, and Secretary are published on the website (https://www.qfhs.org.au/events/members-meetings/) to inform members of Society happenings and Management Committee decisions.

In addition, the agenda for each meeting identifies a topic of importance for further discussion.

Members are encouraged to email the President president@qfhs.org.au, Treasurer treasurer@qfhs.org.auand Secretary secretary@qfhs.org.auwith questions generated by their reports so informative responses may be provided at the General Meeting.

Members may attend either in person at the Family History Research Centre, 46 Delaware St, Chermside, or via Zoom.

Those unable to attend in person but unfamiliar with Zoom are encouraged to contact the Secretary secretary@qfhs.org.au for assistance.

Bookings through Eventbrite are essential, when the link becomes available, whether you are attending in person or online. (*image: SeekPng.com)

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 4

Starts: 6 Mar 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 6 Mar 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: Week four of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

The cost is $60 QFHS members and $90 for non-members and includes: | The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Family History Research Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course.

Please note: This is a evening course 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST (GMT+10)

The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 6 February 2023.

Presenters: QFHS Tutors

Please register here

Register Here

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 7 Mar 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 7 Mar 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

Irish Special Interest Group - Research Day

Starts: 9 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 9 Mar 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN PERSON - VENUE TO BE ADVISED

The Irish Interest Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email irish@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Learn@QFHS

Starts: 10 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 10 Mar 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE. Speaker: VW Brother Brodie Taylor CSM

Topic: Finding your Masonic History: A Journey through the Masonic State Archive, Library, and Museum of Queensland.

Traversing the world of Freemasonry can be complicated and mysterious. The largest and oldest Fraternal Organisation, Freemasonry is known as a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.

Very Worshipful Brother Brodie Taylor, the Grand Librarian of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of Queensland, offers a rare glimpse into the expansive archive, library, and museum, to show how you can access your family's Masonic history.

Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent). Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential.

Register Here

Scottish Special Interest Group

Starts: 11 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 11 Mar 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Share information on researching Scottish forebears including resources, techniques, history and customs.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email scottish@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Queensland Pre-Separation Group

Starts: 11 Mar 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 11 Mar 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The Queensland Pre-Separation Group focuses on the pioneers who lived in the area which became Queensland before its separation from the Colony of New South Wales on 10th December 1859. Please note this meeting will be held online.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 5

Starts: 13 Mar 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 13 Mar 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: Week five of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

The cost is $60 QFHS members and $90 for non-members and includes: | The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Family History Research Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course.

Please note: This is a evening course 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST (GMT+10)

The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 6 February 2023.

Presenters: QFHS Tutors

Please register here

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Presenting … Innovation and Invention: Patents, Trademarks and Designs

Starts: 15 Mar 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 15 Mar 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

GUEST SPEAKER: EVE TERRY (NATIONAL ARCHIVES AUSTRALIA).

Eve Terry has worked for the National Archives of Australia for ten years, mainly in the area of collection management. An important aspect of Eve’s work with the collection included making World War I repatriation records available online, through her management of the Project Albany team in Brisbane. Eve currently works as a Senior Archival Officer ensuring the integrity, preservation and accessibility of the Archives collection.

Australia has long been a nation of innovators; from unique and quirky inventions to everyday items, all designed to make Aussie lives better. Join us for a seminar that takes you on a journey through the history of Australian patent submissions, trademarks and designs. Hear from inventors in their own words as they sing the praises of their innovations in domestic appliances, farming tools, sport and technology, just to name a few! (about 1 hour).

FOLLOWED BY A PRESENTATION FROM QFHS MEMBERS WHOSE ANCESTORS HELPED INVENT REFRIGERATION. : CHRIS SCHUETZ, WENDY ANGLISS AND BEVERLEY HAY.

Some pre-NAA inventions towards a very important technology of Queensland: refrigeration. Quite ordinary individuals often took out patents in one of the Australian Colonies or in Britain. Here are three ancestors of QFHS members who worked on making refrigeration available to industry, enabling the meat industry to thrive both locally and for export.

Presenting... times vary between 1pm and 7.30pm Please check the calendar carefully. You are welcome to attend as a visitor.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please register your planned attendance.

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 16 Mar 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 16 Mar 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 17 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 17 Mar 2023 at 1:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Bookings essential at welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Family History Writing Group

Starts: 18 Mar 2023 at 9:00 AM

Ends: 18 Mar 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

This is a friendly and accepting group, which includes experienced writers and beginners. We are always keen to welcome new members.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email fhwriters@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Welsh Special Interest Group

Starts: 19 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 19 Mar 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Meetings usually feature a short talk or presentation as well as sharing experiences in Welsh family research.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email welsh@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 6

Starts: 20 Mar 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 20 Mar 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: Week six of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

The cost is $60 QFHS members and $90 for non-members and includes: | The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Family History Research Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course.

Please note: This is a evening course 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST (GMT+10)

The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 6 February 2023.

Presenters: QFHS Tutors

Please register here

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Talking about … Royal Connections

Starts: 22 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Presenter: Nancy Edwards

Perhaps your ancestors lived near a royal address. If so, the local newspapers were quite different from other newspapers around the country.

Perhaps an ancestor signed a petition to the king. Is there a family rumour of a long lost royal ancestor and/or inheritance?

Where were your ancestors at the time of previous coronations?

Can you share any sources that have been useful to you? Nancy Edwards will host this session (NOT by royal warrant of appointment).

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is expected to contribute through sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au.

Please register here.

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English West Country Special Interest Group

Starts: 23 Mar 2023 at 12:00 PM

Ends: 23 Mar 2023 at 2:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

If you have an interest in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset, you will be made very welcome at the English West Country SIG. At our friendly and informal meetings we discuss our recent progress and offer assistance with problems.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email englishwestcountry@qfhs.org.aufor more information or a link to the online meeting.

Central European Special Interest Group.

Starts: 25 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 25 Mar 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND SOMETIMES ALSO MEETS AT OUR QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

The Central European SIG caters for those whose ancestors were from the former German and Austro-Hungarian Empires and surrounding Central European areas. Our informal meetings usually feature a talk, presentation or workshop relevant to research in the Central European area, with topics such as use of the resources in our QFHS Family History Research Centre, locating towns or villages, reading and deciphering old records written in German or Latin, or finding the correct parish.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email centraleuropean@qfhs.org.au for further information or for link for the next meeting.

Socials - Movie "Living" at Palace Barracks

Starts: 26 Mar 2023 at 12:00 PM

Ends: 26 Mar 2023 at 6:00 PM

Notes: This aspect of the Members Lounge will provide an opportunity to enjoy an off-site activity together.

Shall we: See a film? Go on an excursion? Enjoy a themed coffee morning? Join a group for a walk our lovely 7th Brigade Park?

Generally, bookings are essential, via Eventbrite. (yes, even for the walk – we don’t want to leave without you).

THIS MONTH, WE'RE OFF TO THE MOVIES TO SEE “LIVING” STARRING BILL NIGHY AT THE PALACE BARRACKS CINEMA, 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane Cost: $13. N.B. The times in the calendar are approximate until cinema times become set. PLEASE READ THE SMALL PRINT BELOW.

***THERE IS ONE CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES SO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO PREVENT UNHAPPINESS. For films and other activities where the price is dependent on numbers attending and where we have purchased tickets in advance, there will be no refunds.To ensure we don't advertise a film in the Members Lounge only to have our members turn up to the cinema and discover the film is sold out, we will purchase a block of tickets at the best available price.

We understand that even the best laid plans can go awry but, unfortunately, we do not have the volunteer time to manage refunds. IF YOU BUY A TICKET and THEN DISCOVER YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE EVENT, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO USE YOUR TICKET. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Generally, this condition will be applicable only to films and it will be clearly stated on the Eventbrite booking page so there are no surprises.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

Please book online through Eventbrite when the link becomes available here.

Book Club - Genealogy Mysteries - Wendy Percival

Starts: 28 Mar 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 28 Mar 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Our book club is designed for family historians. Share your favourite reads in a relaxed setting. There's no requirement to read a particular book. High brow, low brow - we don't care as long as we're enjoying good writing and discovering something along the way.

In this Book Club, our theme is Genealogy Mysteries.

Louise Penny and her Three Pines series is currently very popular on Amazon Prime. What genealogy mysteries do you enjoy reading and why? What can we learn from fiction when writing nonfiction? What makes a great character?

Maybe you have heard of Nathan Dylan Goodwin. Did you know we have some of his books in our lending library at the Family History Research Centre at Chermside? Other suggested authors include Wendy Percival, Steve Robinson, M K Jones, Susan Finlay, John Nixon, and Geraldine Wall.

NEWSFLASH

Wendy Percival author of the Esme Quentin series joins us from the UK for our very first Book Club event. Her most recent novel is Blood Tied. This work covers a wide range of topics of interest to a family historian: adoption, inheritance and the trickly notion of family.

Join us to hear Wendy's story of creating a world and the challenges faced by writers of mystery.

The Book Club events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

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Library Assistants Consultation and Training Session

Starts: 31 Mar 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 31 Mar 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: This is an opportunity for Library Assistants to keep up to date with all the latest developments at QFHS's Family History Research Centre

It is to be held as a hybrid meeting (in person and online), using our state-of-the-art Meeting Owl.

Contribute to the strategic plan for our service in the future as well as learning about operational updates and opportunities for upskilling.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

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Irish Special Interest Group - Guest Speaker: James McMaster

Starts: 1 Apr 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 1 Apr 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO EASTER SATURDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

James McMaster was born in Liverpool and now lives in Marlow-on-Thames, near Heathrow Airport. His family comes from Antrim and both parents were born in Belfast.

His great grandfather John McMaster erected an obelisk and vault in the Belfast City Cemetery in the 1920s. The plaque referred to a “Lendrick McMaster interred in Ballymarlow”. The grave records at Ballymena Library listed a Lendrick McMaster in St Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Ballymarlow.

The gravestone was found by a Northern Ireland FHS member.

James will tell the story of how the discovery of the obelisk in the Belfast City Cemetery started a trail that then led him “across the water” (as they say in Belfast) to England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the USA.

The FHRC is opposite the intersection of Waring Street and Delaware Street in Geebung.

Please email irish@qfhs.org.au for more information.

The Irish Interest Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

Please register here.

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DNA Special Interest Group (Beginners questions)

Starts: 1 Apr 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 1 Apr 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 2 Apr 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 2 Apr 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours. To receive a link to the meeting, please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au

What's New In Family History

Starts: 3 Apr 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 3 Apr 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: What our part participants say...

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Good Friday

Starts: 7 Apr 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 7 Apr 2023 at 11:59 PM

Family Tree Maker User Group - CANCELLED

Starts: 7 Apr 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 7 Apr 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE GOOD FRIDAYPUBLIC HOLIDAY.

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Easter Saturday

Starts: 8 Apr 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 8 Apr 2023 at 11:59 PM

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Easter Sunday

Starts: 9 Apr 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 9 Apr 2023 at 11:59 PM

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Easter Monday

Starts: 10 Apr 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 10 Apr 2023 at 11:59 PM

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 11 Apr 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 11 Apr 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

Learn@QFHS

Starts: 14 Apr 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 14 Apr 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE. Speaker: Eric Kopittke

Topic: Using signatures to identify families When a young immigrant couple from Sussex married in Queensland in 1883, they listed their places of birth and the names of their parents. However several families with the same surnames as the groom’s parents resided in and around the village in which the groom was born. How could the researcher identify the correct families?

This presentation provides a case study showing how signatures were located and used, along with other documents, to identify the groom’s grandparents

Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent).

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential.

Register Here

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 15 Apr 2023 at 9:30 AM

Ends: 15 Apr 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Bookings essential at welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group

Starts: 16 Apr 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 16 Apr 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

The Colonial India and the Far East SIG is a friendly, collaborative group that explores the ever-increasing resources available to research Colonial India and the Far East. Our meetings share information, ideas, and short presentations about this fascinating time and place.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Presenting …General Sir John Monash GCMG KCB VD, Gallipoli to Amiens

Starts: 19 Apr 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 19 Apr 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

GUEST SPEAKER: RICHARD COSGROVE.

Major (Rtd) Richard Cosgrove RFD has had 42 years of Military Service which involved being a Company Sergeant Major, Battery Captain and Regimental Survey Officer. In his last years he was a Major lecturing at the 1st Training Staff College and then researching and supervising the set up of the Army Training Technology Unit at Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera. He also had 12 months in 1973 in Kashmir, India on the front line as a Military Observer with UNMOGIP. He has over 100 books on Military History covering mainly Australian Military Commanders and Operations from the Boer War to Afghanistan, including books on Army War Dogs.

Richard will highlight the career of Australia’s General Sir John Monash, who was the first man in 200 years to be knighted in the field by the King of England. He changed the way future battles would be fought which would save tens of thousands of lives. He planned a major battle during WWI to last 90 minutes which lasted 93 minutes, and he achieved his objective of capturing Le Hamel.

Presenting... times vary between 1pm and 7.30pm Please check the calendar carefully. You are welcome to attend as a visitor.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

Please register your planned attendance on Eventbrite whether you are planning to attend in person or online.

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Socials - Coffee and Chat - Cafe 63, Enoggera.

Starts: 20 Apr 2023 at 10:15 AM

Ends: 20 Apr 2023 at 11:45 AM

Notes: This aspect of the Members Lounge will provide an opportunity to enjoy an off-site activity together.

Shall we: See a film? Go on an excursion? Enjoy a themed coffee morning? Join a group for a walk our lovely 7th Brigade Park?

Generally, bookings are essential, via Eventbrite. (yes, even for the walk – we don’t want to leave without you).

APRIL'S SOCIAL - LET’S GET TOGETHER AT CAFE 63 ENOGGERA FOR A COFFEE AND A CHAT

ADDRESS: Pickering Place, 72 Pickering St, Enoggera, at rear of Beaumont Tiles

April is the month we particularly remember those in our family with a military connection so bring along a photo or artefact - a medal, a photo of a grandparent in uniform, a ration book - that illustrates a family story. Our ancestors live on when we share their stories.

Cafe 63 is open and airy.

ANZAC biscuits provided courtesy of the Members Lounge.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

BOOK NOW

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 20 Apr 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 20 Apr 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Anzac Day Public Holiday

Starts: 25 Apr 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 25 Apr 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served and their families.

Talking about … Town Halls and Schools of Arts

Starts: 26 Apr 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 26 Apr 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Speaker: Nancy Edwards

Was your soldier ancestor farewelled or welcomed home at a Town Hall meeting? Were your ancestors active in town affairs, attending political meetings or monthly meetings at a Town Hall?

Schools of Arts provided public lectures and reading material for those of our ancestors who sought self-improvement. Perhaps your family helped raise funds for or construct a community hall.

Did you attend balls, old-time dances or eisteddfods yourself?

Come along and share your stories. Nancy Edwards will be ""Master of Ceremonies"".

Please note. A ""Talking About"" session is a discussion group where everyone is expected to contribute through sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please register your planned attendance on Eventbrite, when the link becomes available, whether you are planning to attend in person or online.

Family History Toolkit

Starts: 27 Apr 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 27 Apr 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Using case studies from QFHS Research team experience and other resources, we help you chart your way through tricky conundrums encountered in your family history research.

Each family historian faces their own unique problems, but there are some common tools that we can all employ to help unravel the puzzles or break through the brickwalls we face in our journey.

From defining the research question to mind mapping all possible resources that could help us in our quest, we study examples, share issues and learn strategies for dealing with those thorny never-ending dilemmas from the known unknowns (facts we know we don’t know) to the unknown unknowns (even trickier – facts we don’t know that we don’t know!).

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The Family History Toolkit events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed - Labour Day

Starts: 1 May 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 1 May 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Celebrating the labour movement and specifically the achievement of a working day limited to eight hours.

What's New In Family History

Starts: 1 May 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 1 May 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Each month, we'll have an opportunity to share something new we've discovered - either as a result of our own research, or within our networks, maybe it was something viewed on TV, seen online, or read on a family history blog.

Read more here for details on how to contribute and links to registering for a session or two.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The What's New events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 6 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 6 May 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (For those with some experience)

Starts: 6 May 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 6 May 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 7 May 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 7 May 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au for further information or to receive a link to the online meeting.

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 9 May 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 9 May 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

Learn@QFHS - Finding the Family Farm

Starts: 12 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 12 May 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.
Speaker: Charlotte Sale (QFHS member)

Topic: Finding the family farm: Using land records and maps for Queensland pastoral properties.

Keen to know when your family first settled in an area? When they acquired the property? Who held it before them? Land records can answer these questions and much more.

Learn how to use historic maps to locate a property, to identify the right land files, and to locate those files at the Queensland State Archives.

Find out how to interpret the contents of the files when you see them.

Discover the difference between a pastoral run and a grazing farm, and between a resumption and a selection. Learn where to find the ‘rules’ that governed who got what land and under what conditions.

This talk will help you access a source rich in historic documentation for a place, a family, and a community.

Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent). Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential.

For further information click on the image top left. For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

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Scottish Special Interest Group

Starts: 13 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 13 May 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Share information on researching Scottish forebears including resources, techniques, history and customs.

Please email scottish@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Presenting … Chasing the Sunshine – The Sunshine Express and the introduction of the Sunlander 1953

Starts: 17 May 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 17 May 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

GUEST SPEAKER: GREG HALLAM, HISTORIAN WITH QUEENSLAND RAIL

Greg Hallam has been with QR/Queensland Rail since 2000, and has been the Historian for the organisation for (nearly) all of the past 21 years. Greg is a third generation member of the Queensland Railways, with a grandfather commencing as a locomotive cleaner in Bundaberg in 1911. Greg is a post-graduate of the University of Queensland, and had been active professionally in the community history and cultural heritage field for nearly 30 years. Greg has some published work behind himself, has travelled Queensland extensively in times past documenting the story of the railways and their connection to the State, and has also been fortunate to have travelled from Brisbane to Mareeba, Longreach and Charleville behind steam locomotives for various anniversary events sponsored by Queensland Rail (and even had his ‘office’ set up for a while in the Guards Van of a steam train between Emerald and Longreach, and to Mareeba…)

2023 will be 70 years since the first air conditioned trains entered service on the Queensland Railways. The Inlander commencing in 1953, and the venerable Sunlander in June 1953 (until its being withdrawn in 2014). Other air conditioned trains also entered service the following year in 1954, the Midlander and Westlander, however, the route north and going for the sunshine of north Queensland really began in the mid 1930s. How Queensland Railways promoted the journey north for the tourists, how the Sunshine Express for twenty years was a tourism experience in itself and how the ‘Lander trains changed so much of train travel in country Queensland in the 1950s will be the topic for our talk.

Presenting... times vary between 1pm and 7.30pm Please check the calendar carefully. You are welcome to attend as a visitor.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please register your planned attendance on Eventbrite whether you are planning to attend in person or online.

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 18 May 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 18 May 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 19 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 19 May 2023 at 1:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON AT QFHS'S FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Bookings essential via welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Family History Writing Group

Starts: 20 May 2023 at 9:00 AM

Ends: 20 May 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

This is a friendly and accepting group, which includes experienced writers and beginners. We are always keen to welcome new members.

Please email fhwriters@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Welsh Special Interest Group

Starts: 21 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 21 May 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Meetings usually feature a short talk or presentation as well as sharing experiences in Welsh family research.

Please email welsh@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting

Book Club - Family Histories

Starts: 23 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 23 May 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Our book club is designed for family historians. Share your favourite reads in a relaxed setting. There's no requirement to read a particular book. High brow, low brow - we don't care as long as we're enjoying good writing and discovering something along the way.

This book club focuses on Family Histories I have read/loved/admired. So this month we're reading a book nominated for the QFHS Family History Award.

Think about what you liked about all aspects of the publication. Do you judge a book by its cover? What did you wish had been there that wasn’t? What worked and what didn’t?

Don’t forget we have a great lending library full of all the family histories nominated for our family history award. Award winners are listed at https://www.qfhs.org.au/about-us/awards/book-award-winners.

Come into our Family History Research Centre at Chermside and find one today.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The Book Club events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

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Talking about … Maps

Starts: 24 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 24 May 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Presenter: Kerry Raymond

Searching for maps. Searching on maps. Searching when maps.

Do you "get" maps or do you turn the refidex (street directory) around as you navigate? A relevant map can help us track our ancestors, but there are pitfalls. Is there more than one location with the same name, or no locations with that name?

Kerry Raymond guides this session. We will share apps and websites that have been useful in our research. Maybe we will learn a new skill, or just to read the legend. Perhaps someone will be there who has the key to your family history treasure.

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is expected to contribute through sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion,IF YOU ARE BOOKED AND REALISE YOU ARE NOW UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE ADVISE US SO WE CAN REALLOCATE YOUR TICKET TO SOMEONE ON THE WAITLIST.

This event will be held at 10:00 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST). esenter:

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au

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English West Country Special Interest Group

Starts: 25 May 2023 at 12:00 PM

Ends: 25 May 2023 at 2:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

If you have an interest in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset, you will be made very welcome at the English West Country SIG. At our friendly and informal meetings we discuss our recent progress and offer assistance with problems.

Please email englishwestcountry@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Central European Special Interest Group.

Starts: 27 May 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 27 May 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND SOMETIMES ALSO MEETS AT OUR QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

The Central European SIG caters for those whose ancestors were from the former German and Austro-Hungarian Empires and surrounding Central European areas. Our informal meetings usually feature a talk, presentation or workshop relevant to research in the Central European area, with topics such as use of the resources in our QFHS Family History Research Centre, locating towns or villages, reading and deciphering old records written in German or Latin, or finding the correct parish.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email centraleuropean@qfhs.org.au for further information or for link for the next meeting.

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 2 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 2 Jun 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (Beginners Questions)

Starts: 3 Jun 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 3 Jun 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 4 Jun 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 4 Jun 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours. |To receive a link to the meeting, please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au

CANCELLED - What's New In Family History

Starts: 5 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 5 Jun 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT has been CANCELLED.

WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Each month, we'll have an opportunity to share something new we've discovered - either as a result of our own research, or within our networks, maybe it was something viewed on TV, seen online, or read on a family history blog.

Read more here for details on how to contribute and links to registering for a session or two.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The What's New events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Queensland Pre-Separation Group

Starts: 6 Jun 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 6 Jun 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: PRE-SEPARATION EXCURSION TO CELEBRATE QUEENSLAND DAY.

The Queensland Pre-Separation Group focuses on the pioneers who lived in the area which became Queensland before its separation from the Colony of New South Wales on 10th December 1859.

Please join us for a talk at the Interpretive Centre of TradeCoast Central Heritage Park, site of the Convict Women’s Prison and Factory, Allison Engine Testing Stands and Hangar No.7 Wartime Secrets. Following the talk we’ll walk around the site using our phones to listen to podcasts. For more information, their website is https://tradecoastcentralheritagepark.com.au/.

Limited to 20 people.

Please contact presep@qfhs.org.au if interested.

Learn@QFHS - Queensland Globe: get hands-on

Starts: 7 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 7 Jun 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.
Speaker: Dr Kerry Raymond

Topic: Queensland Globe: get hands-on with Queensland geography

Queensland Globe--So many possibilities.

Queensland Globe is an interactive mapping website providing access to the spatial information held by the Queensland Government. It is a powerful tool with an extensive array of information that can be overlaid on the maps, but it can be overwhelming for the beginner.

This hands-on session will be aimed at beginners including: navigating around the Globe, searching for locations by a range of methods, obtaining information about a particular place, and working with the hundreds of built-in data layers (some of which will be included in the presentation).

Some of the limitations of the Qld Globe will also be discussed. Note that Queensland Globe primarily deals with current information rather than historical information.

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Learn@QFHS - The servant problem …

Starts: 9 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 9 Jun 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

Speaker: Chris Schuetz

Topic: The servant problem or my great great grandmother was a general.

Domestic service in Australia from both the servant and employer point of view.

Your ancestors probably worked as servants at some time, only you don't know about it yet.

The 'domestic service problem' was a subject of public debate from the 1880s through to the 1940s in Australia. Chris will examine how servants in Australia would not accept the same class system that prevailed in Great Britain. He will discuss the problems for employers in getting good help, and the problems for the employees in trying to obtain better employment conditions.

In early Australia male and female servants were often convicts, and later on servants were indentured. As society evolved the master and mistress were looking for general servants, cooks, laundresses, and nursery maids. Some worked and lived in grand houses, some in schools, some in quite modest homes, even their own parents' home, and some came in as day help. Chris will help us understand what resources are available to identify these ancestors.

Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent).

Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential.

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

Register Here

Irish Special Interest Group

Starts: 10 Jun 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 10 Jun 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The Irish Interest Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

For a link to the online meeting or for more information please email irish@qfhs.org.au

Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group

Starts: 11 Jun 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 11 Jun 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

The Colonial India and the Far East SIG is a friendly, collaborative group that explores the ever-increasing resources available to research Colonial India and the Far East. Our meetings share information, ideas, and short presentations about this fascinating time and place.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Members Lounge Social: Tea and Tour Miegunyah House (Bowen Hills)

Starts: 13 Jun 2023 at 10:15 AM

Ends: 13 Jun 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: Pioneers in Petticoats: The Macarthur Sisters - exhibition at Miegunyah House Museum in Bowen HIlls.

Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur and Anna Maria (nee King) emigrated to Australia from England on the ship Isabella arriving in Sydney on 18th August 1812. Anna bore 11 children - 5 sons and 6 daughters.

The Macarthur girls were all born at home in Parramatta in the developing colony of New South Wales. Their father, Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur, had been sent from England by his enterprising uncle, John Macarthur, to spearhead John’s trading interests and pastoral enterprises.

Hannibal saw opportunities in farming and bought the property The Vineyard in 1813 and lived there for the next 34 years

The house became a drawcard for visiting naval officers, explorers, artists, and the local gentry. It was the social hub in the district. The girls were often called upon to act as hostesses, meeting their future husbands either at the house or through friends and relatives.

From the early 1840s and 1850s, each of the girls had moved to the bush or to the new settlement at Brisbane. Kate, Anna and Emmeline were among the first generation of 'free settler' women whose stories are integral to the early pioneering history of Queensland.

The guided tour will be preceded by a Devonshire tea. Please advise any special dietary requirements when registering for the event. Cost $25

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Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 13 Jun 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 13 Jun 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

QFHS AGM and QFHS Family History Book Award Presentation

Starts: 14 Jun 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 14 Jun 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

QFHS holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June each year. At AGM, the Annual Report and Financial Statements are presented to the membership. Members will then elect a Management Committee for the next year.

QFHS Family History Book Award.

Following the AGM, we will present the Judges Report for the annual QFHS Family History Book Award and announce the winner.

Meeting Details

The AGM is a hybrid event. Members and visitors may attend either in person at the Family History Research Centre, 46 Delaware St, Chermside, or online via Zoom. If you are unable to attend in person and you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please contact the Secretary for assistance.

Members and visitors need to register to attend the AGM, whether attending in person or online.

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 15 Jun 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 15 Jun 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 17 Jun 2023 at 9:30 AM

Ends: 17 Jun 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Bookings essential at welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Irish SIG - 20th Anniversary Celebration

Starts: 24 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 24 Jun 2023 at 2:00 PM

Notes: 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Irish Interest Group & a program of activities is being designed to celebrate this remarkable achievement.

We will recognise those who have provided leadership & support to the Irish Interest Group at a formal function 10am-11.30am.

All members of the QFHS community are invited to join us in celebrating this wonderful milestone.

This will be followed by a celebration of ‘all things Irish’ with performances, food, competitions & entertainment until 2.00pm.

The event will be held at the Family History Research Centre, 46 Delaware St Chermside. Guided tours of the new facility will be conducted.

Registrations are required for the Society members-only event 10 am-11.30am.

For more information please email irish@qfhs.org.au

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Family History Toolkit

Starts: 27 Jun 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 27 Jun 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Using case studies from QFHS Research team experience and other resources, we help you chart your way through tricky conundrums encountered in your family history research.

Each family historian faces their own unique problems, but there are some common tools that we can all employ to help unravel the puzzles or break through the brickwalls we face in our journey.

From defining the research question to mind mapping all possible resources that could help us in our quest, we study examples, share issues and learn strategies for dealing with those thorny never-ending dilemmas from the known unknowns (facts we know we don’t know) to the unknown unknowns (even trickier – facts we don’t know that we don’t know!).

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The Family History Toolkit events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

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Talking about … Writing your family history--what are the options?

Starts: 28 Jun 2023 at 3:00 PM

Ends: 28 Jun 2023 at 5:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE. Speaker: Nancy Edwards

The best way to preserve your family history is to write about it.

You could write a story for our journal; upload a document to Ancestry; a page on a website such as the Virtual War Memorial, My Primitive Methodists; an entry on Convict Records, Wikipedia and Wikitree; a media output (blog, podcast and YouTube); or a play for your grandchildren to act out.

Talking abouts ... are a chance to engage with like-minded others through questions, answers, and discussion. Do you want to learn more about one of these avenues? Have you already used them? Can you suggest another avenue? Come along and share your experiences. This broad discussion of the avenues open to us and your interests may lead to further Education events.

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is expected to contribute through sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au.

Book here -

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Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 1 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 1 Jul 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (For those with some experience)

Starts: 1 Jul 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 1 Jul 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 2 Jul 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 2 Jul 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours. To receive a link to the meeting, please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au

What's New In Family History

Starts: 3 Jul 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 3 Jul 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Each month, we'll have an opportunity to share something new we've discovered - either as a result of our own research, or within our networks, maybe it was something viewed on TV, seen online, or read on a family history blog.

Read more here for details on how to contribute and links to registering for a session or two.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The What's New events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Scottish Special Interest Group

Starts: 8 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 8 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Share information on researching Scottish forebears including resources, techniques, history and customs.

Please email scottish@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Queensland State Archives Visit

Starts: 10 Jul 2023 at 9:15 AM

Ends: 10 Jul 2023 at 2:30 PM

Notes: Let’s go together to the State Archives

We really don't think our members take full advantage of all the yummy info that places like the Queensland State Archives have in their collection - partly because they can seem a bit intimidating if you've never been there before and partly because it can be hard to understand what kind of records QSA holds and why. So we’re going as a group to learn together what’s there.

We’re hoping that an archivist from Queensland State Archives will join our Family History Toolkit session on 27 June to give us the introductory talk on ‘how to find your way around the records online’. That will enable us to explore online and order items for use when we are there together two weeks later. If you're coming to State Archives, be sure to register for Family History Toolkit on 27 June - it's a hybrid session so online via Zoom or in person at Chermside. Click here to register for Family History Toolkit 27June.

At QSA on Monday 10 July, we’ll meet there at 9.15am and start with a guided behind-the-scenes tour – sure to be fascinating. This will take about 50-60 minutes and then we will settle into the Reading Room and dive into the records.

The Reading Room closes for an hour at 12.30pm – we’ll have access to a break room during the day for a cuppa, BYO lunch.

The Reading Room afternoon session is 1.30pm-4.30pm , feel free to leave whenever suits you.

Register now:

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Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 1

Starts: 10 Jul 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 10 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: Week one of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six-week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

$60.00 members and $90.00 non-members (see inclusions below)

The cost includes:

The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Library and Resource Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course is included.

Please note: This is a daytime course 10:30 am - 12:00 noon AEST (GMT+10) The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 3 July 2023. Presenters: QFHS Tutors The dates are: Monday 10 July 2023, Monday 17 July 2023, Monday 24 July 2023, Monday 31 July 2023, Monday 7 August 2023 and Monday 14 August 2023.

What our past participants say...

Thank you for a wonderful course and I look forward to joining in on many more in the future.

Yes this course met my expectations and more.

This course helped me focus on my research and organising records

Please read our cancellation and non-attendance policy.

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Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 11 Jul 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 11 Jul 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

Irish Special Interest Group - Research

Starts: 13 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 13 Jul 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN PERSON - VENUE TO BE ADVISED

The Irish Interest Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

Please email irish@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Learn@QFHS – Google Slides for Family History

Starts: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 14 Jul 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

Speaker: Chris Wright

Once you know how, creating a slide show of some aspect of your family history is not difficult.

Would you like to create a Slideshow Presentation of your family history, but cannot afford to buy Microsoft Office so that you can use PowerPoint? Luckily for you there is a free option - using Google Slides.

In this session you will see some examples to get you excited about the process of creating a Slide Presentation. You will learn about the requirements, and some things you need to think about first. Then you will get an introduction to:

Basic backgrounds to your slides
Text and
Images and other additions
Simple animations, and
Presentation hints and tips.

Each topic will have a followup video which you can watch at your leisure, and step through as you are trying this out for yourself later. There will also be a handout with Resource links.

Limited places are available so bookings on Eventbrite are essential

Image: Slide shows ain't what they used to be Lantern slide at Museums Victoria circa 1850

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

Register Here

Family History Writing Group

Starts: 15 Jul 2023 at 9:00 AM

Ends: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

This is a friendly and accepting group, which includes experienced writers and beginners. We are always keen to welcome new members.

Please email fhwriters@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Welsh Special Interest Group

Starts: 16 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 16 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Meetings usually feature a short talk or presentation as well as sharing experiences in Welsh family research.

Please email welsh@qfhs.org.aufor further information or a link to the online meeting

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 2

Starts: 17 Jul 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 17 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: Week two of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six-week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

$60.00 members and $90.00 non-members (see inclusions below)

The cost includes:

The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Library and Resource Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course is included.

Please note: This is a daytime course 10:30 am - 12:00 noon AEST (GMT+10) The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 3 July 2023. Presenters: QFHS Tutors The dates are: Monday 10 July 2023, Monday 17 July 2023, Monday 24 July 2023, Monday 31 July 2023, Monday 7 August 2023 and Monday 14 August 2023.

What our past participants say...

Thank you for a wonderful course and I look forward to joining in on many more in the future.

Yes this course met my expectations and more.

This course helped me focus on my research and organising records

Please read our cancellation and non-attendance policy

Please register here

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Presenting … The Roles and Visibility of Women in Brisbane’s Social Protests 1967-1982

Starts: 19 Jul 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 19 Jul 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

GUEST SPEAKER: JENNIFER O'DEMPSEY (QFHS MEMBER).

Jennifer O’Dempsey completed her PhD with Charles Sturt University in 2022.Her thesis is The Roles and Visibility of Women in Brisbane’s Social Protests 1967-1982. Her research interests include women in politics, protest and activism. Family history interests include Huguenots who migrated to Ireland, pre-separation Queensland, Bounty, German speaking, and Cornish immigrants.

Jennifer's thesis researched the involvement of women in social protests in Brisbane between 1967 and 1982. Secondary sources on the activities of Australian women protesters during this era were limited, difficult to locate, and focused on women’s activities in the southern states. Seventeen women were interviewed for the project. The themes emerging from these interviews formed the framework for the thesis and were supported as the women told their stories. These women played a central role in Queensland’s political activism. They introduced new forms of politics and self-expression by initiating and undertaking their own forms of protest that would confront inequality, and improve the status of women in the state of Queensland.

Presenting... times vary between 1pm and 7.30pm Please check the calendar carefully. You are welcome to attend as a visitor.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please register your planned attendance whether you are attending in person or online.

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 20 Jul 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 20 Jul 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 21 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 21 Jul 2023 at 1:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON AT QFHS'S FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Bookings essential via welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Central European Special Interest Group.

Starts: 22 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 22 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND SOMETIMES ALSO MEETS AT OUR QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

The Central European SIG caters for those whose ancestors were from the former German and Austro-Hungarian Empires and surrounding Central European areas. Our informal meetings usually feature a talk, presentation or workshop relevant to research in the Central European area, with topics such as use of the resources in our QFHS Family History Research Centre, locating towns or villages, reading and deciphering old records written in German or Latin, or finding the correct parish.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email centraleuropean@qfhs.org.au for further information or for link for the next meeting.

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 3

Starts: 24 Jul 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 24 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: Week three of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six-week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

$60.00 members and $90.00 non-members (see inclusions below)

The cost includes:

The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Library and Resource Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course is included.

Please note: This is a daytime course 10:30 am - 12:00 noon AEST (GMT+10) The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 3 July 2023. Presenters: QFHS Tutors The dates are: Monday 10 July 2023, Monday 17 July 2023, Monday 24 July 2023, Monday 31 July 2023, Monday 7 August 2023 and Monday 14 August 2023.

What our past participants say...

Thank you for a wonderful course and I look forward to joining in on many more in the future.

Yes this course met my expectations and more.

This course helped me focus on my research and organising records

Please read our cancellation and non-attendance policy

Please register here

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Book Club - Biographies

Starts: 25 Jul 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 25 Jul 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Our book club is designed for family historians. Share your favourite reads in a relaxed setting. There's no requirement to read a particular book. High brow, low brow - we don't care as long as we're enjoying good writing and discovering something along the way.

In this Book Club, our theme is Biographies.

The National Biography Award shortlist will be announced this month. Choose one of the past winners to read and share your thoughts with the group on why it won the Award?. Find a list of the 2021 Finalists at the State Library of NSW https://content-lists.sl.nsw.gov.au/tabular-list/national-biography-award-2021

Would you have shortlisted the book? How did the author develop the character in the early chapters? What elements contribute to a gripping or fascinating read?

Perhaps you have read a book from this year's shortlist? Who do you think are the hot contenders for this year and why?

The Book Club events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Talking about … Metalsmiths Past and Present

Starts: 26 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 26 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Presenter: Nancy Edwards

Metalsmithing encompasses some trades that are almost obsolete, and some that have joined the computer era. Were your distant ancestors blacksmiths? Were your colonial ancestors tinsmiths? Do you have fitters and turners in your family today?

Have you found a poem written about your smithy ancestor? Do you have words of wisdom to pass on about how to find apprenticeship or guild papers? Have you inherited a precious example of your relative's work?

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is expected to contribute through sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.

This event will be held at 10:00 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST). Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au

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English West Country Special Interest Group

Starts: 27 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Ends: 27 Jul 2023 at 2:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

If you have an interest in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset, you will be made very welcome at the English West Country SIG. At our friendly and informal meetings we discuss our recent progress and offer assistance with problems.

Please email englishwestcountry@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Talking About ... Researching using TheGenealogist

Starts: 28 Jul 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 28 Jul 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Presenter: Charlotte Sale

TheGenealogist is one of the subscription websites that are available for free as part of a Queensland Family History Society Inc. membership.

It offers records not available on other subscription websites and has some interesting search options that can help break down brick walls. TheGenealogist is a powerful search tool. Come and learn what records TheGenealogist has and how to best utilise its unique searches and other features.

The recently enhanced quality of the 1851, 1861, 1871 and 1891 census images for England and Wales, together with the benefit of searchable occupations and addresses are worth a visit.

Map Explorer interfaces between record set, modern and historical layers.

It is the official site for Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Records with over 8 Million records available, as well as other significant collections focused on Britain.

Watch TheGenealogist Discover Your Ancestors' Homes with Map Explorer

Register now:

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Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 4

Starts: 31 Jul 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 31 Jul 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: Week four of this six-week beginners course.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

This six-week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 10 people.

$60.00 members and $90.00 non-members (see inclusions below)

The cost includes:

The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Library and Resource Centre and members' area of the website for the term of the course is included.

Please note: This is a daytime course 10:30 am - 12:00 noon AEST (GMT+10) The course accommodates 10 participants only. Ticket sales close on Monday, 3 July 2023. Presenters: QFHS Tutors The dates are: Monday 10 July 2023, Monday 17 July 2023, Monday 24 July 2023, Monday 31 July 2023, Monday 7 August 2023 and Monday 14 August 2023.

What our past participants say...

Thank you for a wonderful course and I look forward to joining in on many more in the future.

Yes this course met my expectations and more.

This course helped me focus on my research and organising records

Please read our cancellation and non-attendance policy

Please register here

Register Here

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 4 Aug 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 4 Aug 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (Beginners questions)

Starts: 5 Aug 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 5 Aug 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 6 Aug 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 6 Aug 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au for further information or to receive a link to the online meeting.

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 5

Starts: 7 Aug 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 7 Aug 2023 at 12:00 PM

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 8 Aug 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 8 Aug 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

What's New In Family History

Starts: 10 Aug 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 10 Aug 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY.

Each month, we'll have an opportunity to share something new we've discovered - either as a result of our own research, or within our networks, maybe it was something viewed on TV, seen online, or read on a family history blog.

Read more here for details on how to contribute and links to registering for a session or two.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The What's New events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Learn@QFHS – Ancestors from China

Starts: 11 Aug 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 11 Aug 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE. Presenter: Jon Kehrer

Do you have a ‘Great Wall of China’ in your family history research?

Whether your ancestor joined the China diaspora in Australia or elsewhere, you may be able to trace he or she to their home village in China.

Discover resources that could extend your family tree from the goldfields of Ballarat, Bendigo, Gympie and the Palmerston, and colonial New South Wales, back through more generations in China.

Jon will explore archives in China, websites worldwide, and many other possible sources in this presentation.

These resources will help you discover where your ancestor lived, their circumstances, and their ancestral relationships.

Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent). Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential when the link becomes available.

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

Register Here

Image: John Oxley Library, State Library of Qld.

Irish Special Interest Group

Starts: 12 Aug 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 12 Aug 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The Irish Interest Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

Please email irish@qfhs.org.aufor more information or a link to the online meeting.

Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group

Starts: 13 Aug 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 13 Aug 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

The Colonial India and the Far East SIG is a friendly, collaborative group that explores the ever-increasing resources available to research Colonial India and the Far East. Our meetings share information, ideas, and short presentations about this fascinating time and place.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Finding your family: a beginners course in research - Week 6

Starts: 14 Aug 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 14 Aug 2023 at 12:00 PM

Ekka holiday - QFHS Research Centre OPEN

Starts: 16 Aug 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 16 Aug 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: Despite being a public holiday in the Brisbane area for the Royal Queensland Show (Exhibition or "Ekka"), the QFHS Research Centre will be open for you to research.

Presenting … Finding your Norwegian ancestors in digital archives and library collections

Starts: 16 Aug 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 16 Aug 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY.

Dr Hilda Maclean is a professional historian, genealogist, and archival researcher and has spent over thirty years’ researching her maternal Norwegian family. Hilda regularly presents workshops on genealogical and archival research methodology and has presented at international conferences on topics such as funerary history, cemeteries and more recently Chinese family history. Hilda has a Norwegian mother and husband. This is the second time this year she is sharing her knowledge of Norwegian family history research.

Dr Hilda Maclean will continue her presentation of last February with more Norwegian research tips. If you have traced your Norwegian ancestors to a particular county, you will be able to unlock a wealth of digital material for free. Learn how to access unindexed records and books from the Digitalarkivet and exploit the National Library of Norway without the need to be fluent in Norwegian.

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 17 Aug 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 17 Aug 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 19 Aug 2023 at 9:30 AM

Ends: 19 Aug 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON AT THE QFHS RESEARCH CENTRE

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Bookings essential via welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Talking about … The Baptists

Starts: 23 Aug 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 23 Aug 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Presenter: Eric Kopitke

Perhaps you have heard of famous Baptists like Dr Martin Luther King Jr or Billy Graham and wondered where they fit into the religious scene? Or perhaps you or your family went to a Baptist Sunday School or Girls' Brigade or Boy's Brigade? Or there is a wedding in your family that took place at a country Baptist church somewhere.

Would you like to come along for a chat to discuss this denomination and how you can research its records here in Brisbane? We welcome your questions about the church and its activities and documents, and would welcome any useful resources you may know about!

Eric Kopittke will be hosting this event in conjunction with Rev Dr David Parker. David is an ordained Baptist minister and has been involved in historical research for many years and is currently on a team of volunteers looking after the Baptist Church Archives, Qld, located at Gaythorne.

Please note. A ""Talking About"" session is a discussion group where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute by sharing their knowledge and experience, asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience; no question is too silly to ask.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.

This event will be held at 10 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST, no daylight saving).

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au

Register Here

Socials - Coffee and Chat

Starts: 28 Aug 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 28 Aug 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: For our Members Lounge Social in August, let’s get together for a coffee and a chat about the women in our family histories.

August is National Family History Month and what better way to celebrate than to focus on the women in our family history: these stories are often elusive and difficult to uncover so let's share them over a coffee together.

Bring along a photograph or other artefact - a family heirloom (whether that be a piece of jewellery, a fabric or a piece of domestic kit), perhaps a ration book - that complements the story of a woman in your family's history.

Our ancestors live on when we share their stories.

Do join us!

Location: Cafe 63 Enoggera, 72 Pickering St Enoggera - behind Beaumont Tiles.

Parking: Scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite booking page to see map.

We will arrange our seating in small tables & will ‘round robin’ our way around so we can easily hear each other’s shared stories.

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Family History Toolkit

Starts: 29 Aug 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 29 Aug 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes:

This Family History Toolkit session will look at Negative Evidence.

You may be familiar with the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and the Evidence Map. If so, you will know that there are three types of evidence in our genealogical research: Direct Evidence, Indirect Evidence, and Negative Evidence. Perhaps the concept of Negative Evidence is the more complex concept to grasp.

Join Sue Reid as we investigate some of the concepts relating to Evidence and see how you might use them in your research.

Don’t worry if you are not familiar with the GPS or types of evidence. You are probably using the concepts in your research anyway.

This is not a formal presentation; it is more an interactive workshop. You are welcome to contribute to the workshop or simply observe. There will be pre-work to do if you wish to take part.

Members may attend this event either

• online via Zoom or

• in person at the Family History Research Centre

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The Family History Toolkit events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 2 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 2 Sep 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (For those with some experience)

Starts: 2 Sep 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 2 Sep 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to Zoom if you plan to join us ONLINE.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 3 Sep 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 3 Sep 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au for further information or to receive a link to the online meeting.

What's New In Family History

Starts: 4 Sep 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 4 Sep 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Each month, we'll have an opportunity to share something new we've discovered - either as a result of our own research, or within our networks, maybe it was something viewed on TV, seen online, or read on a family history blog.

Read more here for details on how to contribute and links to registering for a session or two.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The What's New events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Learn@QFHS - Cobb and Co.

Starts: 8 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 8 Sep 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

Topic: You've got mail: Cobb & Co

Presenter: Eve Terry (together with trainee Gail Chandler.)

The Commonwealth Government took the responsibility for postal matters from the colonies on Federation in 1901. Many colonial records relating to the administration of the postal function came under Commonwealth Government control in 1901. These records, as well as records since that date, are now held by offices of the National Archives.

This presentation focuses on the Queensland mail delivery routes and contracts held by Cobb & Co, a leading mail contractor for the Postmaster General's Department.

Cobb & Co were renowned for their speed and reliability in getting the mail through on time, and keeping the State connected.

The event will be held at 10 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST, no daylight saving). It will be recorded. A password to access the Vimeo recording will be sent to all registrants after the event. The recording will be available for one month.

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

Register Here

Copyright Museums Victoria Photographer: Jon Augier

Scottish Special Interest Group

Starts: 9 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 9 Sep 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Share information on researching Scottish forebears including resources, techniques, history and customs.

Please email scottish@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Queensland Pre-Separation Group

Starts: 9 Sep 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 9 Sep 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The Queensland Pre-Separation Group focuses on the pioneers who lived in the area which became Queensland before its separation from the Colony of New South Wales on 10th December 1859. Please note this meeting will be held online.

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 12 Sep 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 12 Sep 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

General Meeting

Starts: 13 Sep 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 13 Sep 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: In addition to the Annual General Meeting in June, two significant General Meetings will be held each year, in March and September. Together, these will provide members with three major reporting occasions annually.

The purpose of the AGM is receive Annual Reports from both President and Treasurer and the audited financial statements for the financial year ending 30 March and to elect a new Management Committee for the next year.

The General Meetings in March and September will also have a reporting focus but they are expected to be more interactive occasions. At these General Meetings, members will receive reports from the Society’s Executive Officers and each of the Strategic Priority champions.

The meeting agenda plus Executive Officers’ reports will be available on the website for member perusal seven (7) days prior to the General Meeting. Members will be able to register questions and comments beforehand to ensure a complete and informative response is provided to the meeting.

All members are urged to participate.

Register Here

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 15 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 15 Sep 2023 at 1:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Bookings essential at welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Family History Writing Group

Starts: 16 Sep 2023 at 9:00 AM

Ends: 16 Sep 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

This is a friendly and accepting group, which includes experienced writers and beginners. We are always keen to welcome new members.

Please email fhwriters@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Welsh Special Interest Group

Starts: 17 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 17 Sep 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Meetings usually feature a short talk or presentation as well as sharing experiences in Welsh family research.

Please email welsh@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting

Presenting … The wreck of the Charles Eaton, North Queensland (1834), and the tragic fate of the D’Oyle family.

Starts: 20 Sep 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 20 Sep 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

GUEST SPEAKER: PROFESSOR GARY CREW, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF CREATIVE WRITING, UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST.

Internationally, Gary has published over 80 novels and illustrated books for mature readers, delivering workshops on writing and illustration around the world. Among his many awards, Gary has won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year four times, twice for his novels, twice for the illustrated book category; the American Children’s Book of Distinction, the Wilderness Society’s Award for Environmental Writing, and the Royal Geographic Society Whitley Award. He has been twice short listed for the Edgar Allan Poe Mystery Fiction Award in the USA. Gary lives in blissful isolation on Bribie Island.

The barque, Charles Eaton, bound for India, foundered off Northern Queensland in 1834. Passengers and crew escaped on 2 rafts, only to fall into the hands of Torres Strait Islanders. The D’Oyle family (Captain Thomas D’Oyle, his wife Charlotte and their two sons) were captured. The adults were beheaded, the boys sold, but successfully adopted into island families. Gary Crew has written several books on this fascinating though little mentioned narrative of colonial Queensland. Presenting... times vary between 1pm and 7.30pm Please check the calendar carefully. You are welcome to attend as a visitor.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 21 Sep 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 21 Sep 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Central European Special Interest Group.

Starts: 23 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 23 Sep 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND SOMETIMES ALSO MEETS AT OUR QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

The Central European SIG caters for those whose ancestors were from the former German and Austro-Hungarian Empires and surrounding Central European areas. Our informal meetings usually feature a talk, presentation or workshop relevant to research in the Central European area, with topics such as use of the resources in our QFHS Family History Research Centre, locating towns or villages, reading and deciphering old records written in German or Latin, or finding the correct parish.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email centraleuropean@qfhs.org.aufor further information or for link for the next meeting.

Book Club - Local Histories

Starts: 26 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 26 Sep 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Our book club is designed for family historians. Share your favourite reads in a relaxed setting. There's no requirement to read a particular book. High brow, low brow - we don't care as long as we're enjoying good writing and discovering something along the way.

Local Histories – place is very much a character in both fiction and non-fiction. Have you read a local history that gave you a sense of place?

How did the author communicate this sense of place?

How do you find reading recommendations? Are you a member of GoodReads or a similar site?

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The Book Club events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

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Talking about … Poetry

Starts: 27 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 27 Sep 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Presenter: Nancy Edwards

Poets can help us place our ancestor by:

Time period – perhaps Oliver Goldsmith in the 1700s

Occupation - Oliver Goldsmith (Country Clergyman) or Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (The Village Blacksmith) Location – James Reynolds Withers (Cambridgeshire) or Henry Lawson (Australia).

Do you know a poem or poet that exhibits these values?

Have you heard a poem read with the accent of the poet, which could help you transcribe that old document?

Have you noticed that some themes have not changed over hundreds of years?

Come and share your thoughts or read your poem over a virtual cuppa.

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute by sharing their knowledge and experience, asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience; no question is too silly to ask.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.

This event will be held at 10 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST, no daylight saving). Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au

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English West Country Special Interest Group

Starts: 28 Sep 2023 at 12:00 PM

Ends: 28 Sep 2023 at 2:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

If you have an interest in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset, you will be made very welcome at the English West Country SIG. At our friendly and informal meetings we discuss our recent progress and offer assistance with problems.

Please email englishwestcountry@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Closing date for 2023 QFHS Award for Services to Family History nominations.

Starts: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 30 Sep 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: The Award for Services to Family History is presented annually to QFHS members who have made a significant contribution to family history.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 1 Oct 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 1 Oct 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au for further information or to receive a link to the online meeting.

What's New In Family History

Starts: 2 Oct 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 2 Oct 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Each month, we'll have an opportunity to share something new we've discovered - either as a result of our own research, or within our networks, maybe it was something viewed on TV, seen online, or read on a family history blog.

Read more here for details on how to contribute and links to registering for a session or two.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The What's New events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 6 Oct 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 6 Oct 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (Beginners Question)

Starts: 7 Oct 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 7 Oct 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group

Starts: 8 Oct 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 8 Oct 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

The Colonial India and the Far East SIG is a friendly, collaborative group that explores the ever-increasing resources available to research Colonial India and the Far East. Our meetings share information, ideas, and short presentations about this fascinating time and place.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Library Assistants Consultation and Training Session

Starts: 9 Oct 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 9 Oct 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: This is an opportunity for Library Assistants to keep up to date with all the latest developments at QFHS's Family History Research Centre

It is to be held as a hybrid meeting (in person and online), using our state-of-the-art Meeting Owl.

Contribute to the strategic plan for our service in the future as well as learning about operational updates and opportunities for upskilling.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

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Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 10 Oct 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 10 Oct 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

Learn@QFHS - Tracing Mining Ancestors in Australia

Starts: 13 Oct 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 13 Oct 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

Topic: Follow the Gold: Tracing Mining Ancestors in Australia

Presenter: Shauna Hicks

The presentation covers a wide variety of resources across Australia, such as Trove, trade unions, hospitals and historical institutions such as libraries and archives.

The speaker uses examples from her own mining ancestors in Copperfield, Charters Towers and Gympie in Queensland plus the Victorian and Western Australian goldfields.

This event will be held at 10 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST, no daylight saving). It will be recorded. A password to access the Vimeo recording will be sent to all registrants after the event. The recording will be available for one month.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.

For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

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Image: Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie du Muséum national d'histoire naturelle à Paris via Wikimedia

Irish Research Group

Starts: 14 Oct 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 14 Oct 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The Irish Research Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email irish@qfhs.org.aufor more information or a link to the online meeting.

Presenting … Pre-separation - Qld Communicates.

Starts: 18 Oct 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 18 Oct 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY.

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Jennifer Harrison (QFHS member)

Jennifer Harrison is a research fellow with the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at The University of Queensland following a career mainly based on history and biographical research. One of her main interests has been the worldwide input of the ‘Coming of the Strangers’ to nineteenth century Queensland. Tracing the origins of these pioneers - convicts, British soldiers, farmers, explorers and a complexity of others - raised many intriguing questions leading to much travelling over many years seeking answers. These research adventures have been a delight, as has investigating her own extended family connections which had its Australian genesis in 1792

This time Jennifer Harrison’s presentation will concentrate on how as part of New South Wales, this rapidly developing area kept in touch with the rest of the globe. Subjects considered will be newspapers, postal services, coastal shipping, the 1846 and 1851 census and electoral rolls. Come back to the pre-1859 years and reflect on the support systems to conquer lonely isolation available to the thousands of incomers, both from other colonies and overseas locations.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 19 Oct 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 19 Oct 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 21 Oct 2023 at 9:30 AM

Ends: 21 Oct 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Bookings essential at welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Trout Game

Starts: 22 Oct 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 22 Oct 2023 at 4:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE

This game simulates researching an imaginary English Trout family using eleven types of records. Use the game to assess your basic research skills and see if you can get back to the 1500s. You may discover why you have brick walls in your research.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Numbers are limited and early bookings are essential. Please book with the Trout Game Master, Ann Swain, at a.swain@bigpond.com.

Members Lounge Social: - Let’s go together to the State Library

Starts: 23 Oct 2023 at 9:30 AM

Ends: 23 Oct 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON AT THE QUEENSLAND STATE LIBRARY.

OFFICIAL TOUR FINISHES AT NOON. MEMBERS MAY STAY ON FOR INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH.

SLQ holds an extensive collection of resources useful to family history research - but what? And where? Let's go together and find out!

We really don't think our members take full advantage of all the delicious info that places like the Queensland State Library have in their collection - partly because they can seem a bit intimidating if you've never been there before and partly because it can be hard to find the hidden gems.

So we’re gathering as a group to learn together what’s there.

Program:

* 9.30am gather together in the cafe from 9.30am

* 10am-12pm introductions to the collection & tours by SLQ librarians

* Lunch, either BYO or in the SLQ cafe .

* Self-directed research after lunch. Leave when suits you.

Getting there: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/visit/getting-here

Parking is available but is expensive. A bus or train is a good option. Check the link provided above for more details.

These Members Lounge Socials are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

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Talking About … Family History Societies

Starts: 25 Oct 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 25 Oct 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Facilitator: Chris Wright. Thanks to her fellowship we will consider the many ways a family history society can enrich our lives. Family history or genealogical societies have at their foundation a motivation to assist people in researching their family history.

Members of the Queensland Family History Society Inc know of the benefits of belonging to this Society with its focus on Queensland, Australian, and worldwide records. Our Society has a proud record of providing services to our members through our Family History Research Centre, events including the new Members Lounge, Special Interest Groups, online records, publications and social activities.

Perhaps you also belong to other family history societies, which focus on specialised areas, such as a particular state, county, country or specialist interest such as DNA or Quakers.

We invite you to join us and share your experiences with family history societies.

Please note. This event does not have a presenter, but a facilitator, and will be held online only.

Social connection and learning will be promoted by the facilitator providing discussion opportunities for the participants, through prompts, conversation and chat messages.

In some instances a TAlking About session may include a list of resources plus the 'chat' emailed to participants after the event. The event will not be recorded.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.

This event will be held at 10 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST, no daylight saving)

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Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 4 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 4 Nov 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (For those with some experience)

Starts: 4 Nov 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 4 Nov 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.aufor more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 5 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 5 Nov 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au for further information or to receive a link to the online meeting.

What's New In Family History

Starts: 6 Nov 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 6 Nov 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Each month, we'll have an opportunity to share something new we've discovered - either as a result of our own research, or within our networks, maybe it was something viewed on TV, seen online, or read on a family history blog.

Read more here for details on how to contribute and links to registering for a session or two.

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The What's New events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

Register Here

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 7 Nov 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 7 Nov 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the header or image here for names and information about the MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

Irish Research Group - Research Day

Starts: 9 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 9 Nov 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT:
QFHS Family History Research Centre
46 Delaware Street, Chermside, Qld

The Irish Research Day is an opportunity to spend the day on your Irish family history research. Work alongside others and help each other as required.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving.

PLACES ARE LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER PROMPTLY with your QFHS membership number by contacting Dale Fogarty, convenor of the Irish Research Group irish@qfhs.org.au.

Learn@QFHS - Women of the Diggings

Starts: 10 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 10 Nov 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

Topic: Who Rocked the Cradle? Women of the Diggings

Presenter: Dr Dorothy Wickham

The fight was for the right to vote; for equality; as well as for basic human rights. How women strove to exercise and exert their independent attitudes and ideas, and how they lived their lives, within such a restrictive male-controlled patriarchal society, has been essentially “hidden”.

Dot Wickham will examine how women challenged such gendered power structures. She will discuss women of the Victorian Gold Fields, from many different circumstances and places, who not only overcame obstacles but who were innovative and resourceful. In 1854 for example, Clara Seekamp took over the editorship of the Ballarat Times newspaper, when her husband Henry was arrested and thrown into gaol. Clara’s editorials were described by the Argus as outspoken, startling in tone, and liberal and energetic in their use of words such as ‘sedition’, ‘liberty’ and ‘oppression’. Fanny Finch of Castlemaine, a striking figure with her dark skin, black hair adorned in artificial flowers, and bright blue silk dress in 1856 saw a loophole in the ballot system and voted in local elections. In 1867 a group of 26 Ballarat matrons wrote to the government and established a female refuge for ‘fallen’ women (single mums), the first such institution on the Australian goldfields.

We may well ask ‘Who Rocked the Cradle?’

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

For further information click on the image top left. For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at education@qfhs.org.au.

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Image: Zealous gold diggers, Castlemaine 1852, S. T. Gill, State Library of Victoria

Scottish Special Interest Group

Starts: 11 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 11 Nov 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Share information on researching Scottish forebears including resources, techniques, history and customs.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email scottish@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Members Lounge Social: "Christmas at Pemberley".

Starts: 12 Nov 2023 at 2:00 PM

Ends: 12 Nov 2023 at 4:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON AT THE WINDSOR SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL, 381 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor.

Produced by Growl Theatre, the play imagines what the witty and vibrant Bennet sisters' world might be like two years after the end of Pride and Prejudice as preparations are made for a family gathering for Christmas at Pemberley.

Georgiana Darcy is the only, and much beloved, sister of Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy. She is an accomplished pianist but wary of romance. Kitty Bennet is the second-youngest of the five Bennet sisters. She is a bright-eyed optimist and a perfect best friend.

These two younger women are ready for their own adventures in life and love, starting with the arrival of an admirer, and a secret correspondent. Meddlesome families and outmoded expectations won’t stop these determined friends from forging their own way.

The third and final play in the Christmas at Pemberley Trilogy, this is a holiday tale filled with music, ambition, sisterhood, and forgiveness.

COST $15 PER TICKET

Details about location & parking are available on the Growl Theatre website:

https://growltheatre.org.au/about-growl/directions-to-growl/

Terms and conditions:

NO REFUNDS will be issued. We appreciate that circumstances change however your society does not have the resources to issue refunds for Members Lounge Social events. If you cannot attend, please arrange for a friend to take your place. We thank you for your cooperation.

Register Here

If sold out, please email Members.Lounge@qfhs.org.au & if there's sufficient interest, we'll make another group booking for the 2pm matinee Sunday 3 December

These Members Lounge Socials are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Presenting … The Biographical Database of Australia

Starts: 15 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 15 Nov 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Speaker: Ann Swain (a founding QFHS member). Ann is also a very early member of several Scottish and English family history societies and was once rung from England to see if she was in a nursing home because of her very low membership number! Ann taught senior biology for 38 years, after graduating from UQ majoring in Genetics and Botany. She was Secretary QFHS, 1981-84; President QFHS, 1986-89 and 2007-10; chaired the organising committee for the 7th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Family History, Brisbane 1994; was Secretary of Australasian Federation of Family History Organisation 2004 - 09; is a Fellow of QFHS; and currently runs the QFHS New Members’ Welcome and Orientation sessions and is co-convenor of the QFHS DNA Special Interest Group and the Pre-Separation Group. She has published articles in QFHS, Aberdeen FHS, Central Scotland FHS, East Surrey and Lincolnshire FHS journals; for over a year during 2011-2012 was an expert guest on radio 4BC’s weekly Family History 101 segment; and is a regular and popular guest speaker and Q&A panellist.

The Biographical Database of Australia is a collection of references in biographical and other records to deceased Australians. It evolved from the Australian Biographical & Genealogical Record, the first volume of which was published in 1985. The BDA launched as an internet-based database in 2013 with approximately 500,000 records and now includes approximately 2,200,000 records. A key feature is the linking of multiple records for a person to form a referenced timeline (a Biographical Report) for the individual. This talk includes the background to the BDA; who the database covers; the sources of information; and the use and benefits of the database in family research, through examples.

After the guest speaker's presentation in November, those present in person can enjoy a Christmas celebration. Please bring a plate of festive food along to share.

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The Master Genealogist User Group

Starts: 16 Nov 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends: 16 Nov 2023 at 8:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The TMG User Group caters to the needs of all users, from novice to advanced.

Please email kevinhaley@bigpond.com for further information or a link to the online meeting.

New Members Welcome and Orientation

Starts: 17 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 17 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON AT QFHS'S FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

Enjoy an overview of research material and facilities available in the QFHS Family History Research Centre.

Bookings essential via welcome@qfhs.org.au.

Family History Writing Group

Starts: 18 Nov 2023 at 9:00 AM

Ends: 18 Nov 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

This is a friendly and accepting group, which includes experienced writers and beginners. We are always keen to welcome new members.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email fhwriters@qfhs.org.au Please email fhwriters@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.

Welsh Special Interest Group

Starts: 19 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 19 Nov 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Meetings usually feature a short talk or presentation as well as sharing experiences in Welsh family research.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email welsh@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting

Talking about ... Postal and Telecommunications.

Starts: 22 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 22 Nov 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Presenter: Nancy Edwards

Knowing about postal and telecommunication history can help us complete the time line of our own family tree.

How many mail deliveries per day were there 100 years ago?

How long did mail take to get to the front in World War One and what birth, death or marriage notice was delayed, or even lost entirely?

Which Post Offices have changed their names and why, leading to us being unable to locate our ancestors on a map?

Were telegrams from friends and family unable to attend read out by the best man at your wedding?

Which country imports more than 75,000 metric tons off mail per year?

In September the National Archives of Australia presented a talk to the Queensland Family History Society titled You've got mail: Cobb & Co. Did this talk result in a success in tracing your ancestors? Did the talk raise even more questions? Bring your successes and questions along to this chat to see if anyone can help you, or if you can help someone.

Join Nancy Edwards in her last Talking about ... before Christmas. A representative from the Postal-Telecommunications Historical Society of Qld Inc will also be in attendance to contribute to the discussion.

Please note. A "Talking About" session is a discussion group where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute by sharing their knowledge and experience, through asking questions and/or giving opinions and answers. It is not a presentation. It is open to all levels of experience, no question is too silly to ask.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.

This event will be held at 10 am Queensland, Australia time (AEST, no daylight saving)

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Education team education@qfhs.org.au

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English West Country Special Interest Group

Starts: 23 Nov 2023 at 12:00 PM

Ends: 23 Nov 2023 at 2:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

If you have an interest in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset, you will be made very welcome at the English West Country SIG. At our friendly and informal meetings we discuss our recent progress and offer assistance with problems.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email englishwestcountry@qfhs.org.au for more information or a link to the online meeting.

Central European Special Interest Group.

Starts: 25 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 25 Nov 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND SOMETIMES ALSO MEETS AT OUR QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE.

The Central European SIG caters for those whose ancestors were from the former German and Austro-Hungarian Empires and surrounding Central European areas. Our informal meetings usually feature a talk, presentation or workshop relevant to research in the Central European area, with topics such as use of the resources in our QFHS Family History Research Centre, locating towns or villages, reading and deciphering old records written in German or Latin, or finding the correct parish.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email centraleuropean@qfhs.org.au for further information or for link for the next meeting.

Book Club - Historical Fiction -Des Diggles, Guest Author

Starts: 28 Nov 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 28 Nov 2023 at 9:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

Guest speaker: Des Diggles, Autor of "Wenlock".

Des grew up in the Windsor area and attended Windsor SS and Kedron HS.His profession was cartography, working for the Queensland Government in the Dept. of Mapping, Survey and Lands.

Des has authored technical cartographical publications, and gained a BA in 1989. Also during this time, Des spent 30 years in the Army Reserves with the engineers and transport, retiring as a Lieutenant-Colonel.

After retirement in 1999, Des researched, compiled and published, Mapping Queensland. This reference book covers the history of mapping in Queensland between 1859 and 1959 and is in our library at Chermside. In 2011, Des was awarded an OAM.

Des has written a fictional novel, “Wenlock”, set in North Queensland. Spanning three generations of three families, Wenlock is set in and about the town of Weipa North Queensland. The interaction between the Rochester, Palmer, and the Moses families is formed by tradition and occasioned by greed. The Palmer’s matriarch Harold Palmer unknowingly fathered an illegitimate son following a liaison while on leave in London during WWI. Returning to Australia he won the rights to the property he called ‘Marylebone Station’ in a ballot after WWI. This is the story of the struggles for ownership of that property

Got a question? A suggestion? Email Members Lounge at members.lounge@qfhs.org.au.

The Book Club events are Members Only events. Non-members are encouraged to have a look at all of the activities of the society. In particular, check out the Members Lounge webpage where all members only events are listed. If you feel keen to attend these activities, please join us.

Members, please book via Eventbrite whether attending in person or online.

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CLOSING DATE QFHS BOOK AWARD 2024

Starts: 30 Nov 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 30 Nov 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Full guidelines, conditions of entry and entry forms are available on the website at /about-us/awards/.

The Award is open to members of the Society as well as to members of the public. Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Family Tree Maker User Group

Starts: 1 Dec 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 1 Dec 2023 at 11:30 AM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The QFHS Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to record, display and export data from their family trees.

At our meetings we collegiately demonstrate and discuss FTM related topics raised by members. For example, the topic may concern Custom Reports: What can these reports be used for? How are they set up? Your suggestions or questions are welcome - at, before, or following a meeting.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email familytree@qfhs.org.au for further information, or for a link to the online meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group (Beginners questions)

Starts: 2 Dec 2023 at 1:30 PM

Ends: 2 Dec 2023 at 3:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE QFHS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE i.e. A HYBRID MEETING.

This group seeks to share information on aspects of genetic family history.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please contact dna@qfhs.org.aufor more information or a link to the online meeting.

Family Historian Software User Group

Starts: 3 Dec 2023 at 1:00 PM

Ends: 3 Dec 2023 at 3:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

Family Historian is an excellent, fully featured, UK developed, family history programme. Its inbuilt feature set can be extended by the use of plug-ins, which are freely available on the very active user group's website.

To find out more, join our online meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm for approximately 2 hours.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

To receive a link to the meeting, please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au

QFHS Volunteers Thank You; Presentation of QFHS Inc. Award for Services for Family History; Journal Article of the Year Award

Starts: 4 Dec 2023 at 10:00 AM

Ends: 4 Dec 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: All of our wonderful volunteers are warmly invited to the QFHS Annual Volunteers Morning Tea on Monday, 21 November 2022. The Management Committee is grateful for all the work undertaken throughout the year by our wonderful volunteers.

We are also acutely aware that many volunteers make important contributions without ever setting foot on our premises. They do all their volunteering for the Society online. Therefore, this year’s Volunteers Morning Tea will be a hybrid event so our remote access members can participate in the proceedings. We hope, wherever you are, you can join us.

The in-person event will be held between 10.00 am-12.00 noon at Sky Lounge, Kedron-Wavell Services Club, 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside (Parking available on site).

The online component will commence at 10.45 am with a live feed—an overview of who is in the room and who is with us from home, the various ways volunteers contribute to the Society, and the President’s address.

We will also recognise a member with the presentation of the Award for Services to Family History 2022. The recipient of the award will have made a significant contribution either to family history in general for the benefit of all family historians or to the Society in ways that benefit all members, whether it be to improve Society resources or to assist with the functioning of the Society and delivery of services to members.

We expect the formal online component will conclude at about 11.30 am. Our Zoomers are, of course, welcome to continue to chat as our in-person attendees will do. But, sadly, remote members will need to provide their own tea and cake at the Volunteers Morning Tea online.

All volunteers are invited to register for the event–whether attending in-person or online or giving your apologies. We will provide online attendees with the Zoom link the week before the event. We look forward to the pleasure of your company at the Volunteers Morning Tea.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

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Queensland Pre-Separation Group Excursion

Starts: 8 Dec 2023 at 10:45 AM

Ends: 8 Dec 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: PRE-SEPARATION GROUP - TOUR OF COMMISSARIAT STORE 8 DECEMBER 2023

This guided tour, focusing on pre-separation times and the time of separation from NSW, will commence at 11:00 a.m. and take approximately 1½ hours. New exhibits will also be viewed. The cost will be $10 adult, $8 concession, or free for RHSQ members. Please pay at reception on arrival, at 10:45 a.m. (20 people maximum).

The Commissariat store, in William St, is the headquarters of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland. If interested in this tour please email presep@qfhs.org.au to register, so that the appropriate numbers of volunteer guides can be arranged by RHSQ.

Public transport is recommended.

The Queensland Pre-Separation Group focuses on the pioneers who lived in the area which became Queensland before its separation from the Colony of New South Wales on 10th December 1859.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Irish Research Group

Starts: 9 Dec 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 9 Dec 2023 at 12:30 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE

The Irish Research Group assists members researching their Irish families. Meetings include presentations on Irish resources, research techniques and Ireland's history and culture. Meetings are also an opportunity to share knowledge and skills and to help each other explore and resolve research challenges.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email irish@qfhs.org.aufor more information or a link to the online meeting.

QFHS Family History Research Centre CLOSES

Starts: 10 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 10 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group

Starts: 10 Dec 2023 at 10:30 AM

Ends: 10 Dec 2023 at 12:00 PM

Notes: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE.

The Colonial India and the Far East SIG is a friendly, collaborative group that explores the ever-increasing resources available to research Colonial India and the Far East. Our meetings share information, ideas, and short presentations about this fascinating time and place.

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)

Please email indiafe@qfhs.org.aufor more information or a link to the online meeting.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed.

Starts: 11 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 11 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed.

Starts: 12 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 12 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

Management Committee Meeting

Starts: 12 Dec 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends: 12 Dec 2023 at 9:30 PM

Notes: Management Committee meetings are held ONLINE at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Click on the meeting title above or the image for names and information about the current MC members.

Management Committee meetings meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (with minor variations - confirm dates on the calendar).

Note: This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10).

QFHS Members may submit items for the MC meeting agenda at any time by contacting the Secretary by emailing secretary@qfhs.org.au.

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed.

Starts: 13 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 13 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 14 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 14 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 15 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 15 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 16 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 16 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 17 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 17 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 18 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 18 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 19 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 19 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 20 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 20 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 21 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 21 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 22 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 22 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 23 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 23 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 24 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 24 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed.

Starts: 25 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 25 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Christmas Day

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed.

Starts: 26 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 26 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: Boxing Day

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 27 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 27 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 28 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 28 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 29 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 29 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 30 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 30 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

QFHS Family History Research Centre Closed

Starts: 31 Dec 2023 at 12:00 AM

Ends: 31 Dec 2023 at 11:59 PM

Notes: QFHS Family History Research Centrer re-opens 8 January 2024

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	1	2	3	4	5	6 06 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Family Tree Maker User Group
7 07 Jul 2024 1:00 PM Family Historian Software User Group	8 08 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Finding your family: the fundamentals of research - Week 1	9 09 Jul 2024 7:00 PM Management Committee Meeting	10 10 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Learn@QFHS – Step In Time: Time Lines Research value	11 11 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Irish Research Group - Research Day	12	13 13 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Scottish Special Interest Group
14	15 15 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Finding your family: the fundamentals of research - Week 2	16	17 17 Jul 2024 1:00 PM Members Lounge - Presenting …. The Wreck of RMS “Quetta”	18 18 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Central European Special Interest Group - Research Session 7:00 PM The Master Genealogist User Group	19	20 20 Jul 2024 9:00 AM Family History Writing Group
21 21 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Welsh Special Interest Group	22 22 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Finding your family: the fundamentals of research - Week 3 10:00 AM CANCELLED - Library Assistants Consultation and Training Session	23 23 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Family Book Creator (for Family Tree Maker)	24 24 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Members Lounge - Talking About … Medieval Genealogy	25 25 Jul 2024 12:00 PM English West Country Special Interest Group	26	27 27 Jul 2024 10:00 AM DNA Special Interest Group (Beginners Questions)
28 28 Jul 2024 9:30 AM New Members Welcome and Orientation	29 29 Jul 2024 10:00 AM Finding your family: the fundamentals of research - Week 4	30	31