QFHS Snippets - March 2010 Volume 10, No. 3


Please to send your Snippets pieces to us at: snippets@qfhs.org.au

Table of Contents

  1. About This Newsletter
  2. QFHS Gaythorne Centre
  3. QFHS Dates to Remember
  4. Founding Families
  5. Keep in Touch with Qld Genealogy news via Twitter
  6. Queensland State Archives 2010 Saturday Openings
  7. 150 Years in Richlands, Inala & Neighbouring Suburbs
  8. Genealogy Online
  9. Barrell, Sly & Richardson Reunion
  10. Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc.
  11. National Archives Offices in Darwin, Adelaide and Hobart
  12. The National Archives of Australia
  13. Major Release of Personal Data from UK 'War Time' National Register
  14. Early Irish Maps
  15. Irish 1911 Census
  16. Genghis Khan and His Brood
  17. March Meriment
  18. Acknowledgements
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1.    About This Newsletter

Snippets is a monthly publication of the Queensland Family History Society Inc. (QFHS). QFHS Website http://www.qfhs.org.au/

Please do not click on reply to contact Snippets - the 'click on reply' facility is strictly for 'un-subscribing' to the mailing list.

You are encouraged to contribute items which you feel would be of general interest to the family historian hunting for that illusive relative. Humorous items and items relating to the technology of using computers in genealogy are also welcome. Submit your BRIEF items supplemented by hyperlinks to additional details.

Snippets will rarely include items of a commercial nature and only then when they are likely to be of interest to a majority of our readers.

Submit your items to us via: snippets@qfhs.org.au   Top of page

2.     QFHS Gaythorne Centre

Our address is:

    58 Bellevue Ave
    Gaythorne QLD 4051
    QFHS library - (07) 3355 3369

For details about QFHS Centre, including location map, transport etc, click here: http://www.qfhs.org.au/location_hours.htm#Library

A reminder that the library will be closed on Friday, 2 April and Monday 5 April due to the Easter holiday.
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3.     QFHS Dates to Remember

QFHS Monthly General Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month (but not in January and December), at the QFHS Library, and start at 7:30pm. Attendance is free, and visitors are welcome.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, 17 March 2010. Ralph Waters will talk on Charting.

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QFHS Daytime Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month (but not in January and December) at 20 Marmont Street, Geebung from 10am - 12 Noon.

Next Meeting: Monday, 12 April 2010.

Contact Maureen Mutton on 3265 4378 if you would like to attend.
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Central European Group

Meetings are held 10am - Noon on the 4th Saturday of each odd-numbered month. A $2 donation goes toward purchasing relevant records.

The next meeting will be on 23 March2010 at the QFHS library. Bring your questions in for the experts to answer!

For further information, contact Eric Kopittke on (07) 3376 4339 or email kopittke@tpg.com.au OR centraleuropean@qfhs.org.au   Top of page
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Computer Training Courses, 2010

Do you want to know how to make best use of the computer-based resources at the QFHS library? Perhaps you would like more information on family history research in the Internet. In 2010, the Society will be holding two computer training courses to introduce the use of computers in family history research. Each course comprises two sessions. One course will be held in the first half of the year; and will be repeated in the second half of the year with all sessions being held at the QFHS library at Gaythorne.

Please note these courses are offered to QFHS members only.

Saturday, 6 March 2010 from 9am - 12 Noon
    'CD-based resources at Gaythorne'
The aim of the session is to familiarise participants with the layout of the computer room, the types of resources available, and how to access these resources.

Saturday, 1 May 2010 from 9am - 12 Noon
    'Check These Out!
This session will introduce just some of the many genealogical sites on the Internet. The session will cover the use of search engines, Internet security, the range of resources available, and how the information available is collected. 

Please note that due to limitations in computer hardware, both of these sessions will be in a demonstration mode, as we do not have the facilities at this time for a hands-on approach. The numbers are limited to 16 places at each session. If you are not confident in the use of computers and the Internet, there is an optional introduction at starting at 8.30 am on both Saturday, 6 March and Saturday, 1 May.

More sessions will be held on Saturday, 7 August and Saturday, 4 September.

The cost is $11 per session; however, if you are a library assistant, the cost is $2.75 per session. Both prices include GST. Should you wish to attend either or both of these sessions, please email Sue Reid on: smreid@tpg.com.au   Top of page

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Educational Workshop

Cost is $5.50 per person which goes towards purchasing more research materials for the Library. Time - 10am to 12 noon at QFHS Library.

Next workshop dates is:
For bookings - contact Desley Schafer - phone (07) 3204 4254 or email: educationofficer@qfhs.org.au
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English West Country Group

This group researches the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Meetings are held from 12 Noon - 2pm at the QFHS Library, on the fourth Thursday of the odd-numbered months.

Next meeting: Thursday, 25 March 2010.

For further information contact Robert Browning on (07) 3359 9801 or email: robertbb2@bigpond.com   Top of page
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Family History Writing Group

These meetings are held from 9am - 11am at QFHS Library.

Next meeting: Saturday, 20 March 2010.

For further information contact FHWriters@qfhs.org.au or Robert Adamson on (07) 3266 8353 OR Sue Reid on (07) 3378 2278.   Top of page
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Family Tree Maker User Group

These meetings normally run from 10am - 11:30am venue at QFHS Library and are held on 1st Friday each month except January and last Saturday in each even-numbered month except December.

Next meetings will be held on:
For further details, please contact Kerri Kleidon or Joe Greaves or email: familytree@qfhs.org.au
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Irish Interest Group

Meetings are held from 10am - 12 Noon at QFHS Library on the second Saturday of the even-numbered months (not December).

Next meeting: Saturday, 10 April 2010.

For more information about Irish Interest Group contact Mary King on (07) 3205 3353 or email irish@qfhs.org.au   Top of page
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Member Orientations - 'Old' & New Members Welcome

You will almost certainly learn new stuff about the Society, and helpful hints about using the Library and researching, all in a friendly atmosphere and informal setting. New members are especially welcome.

Next orientations: Friday, 19 March and Saturday, 17 April.

Numbers are limited to allow full participation. BOOKING is ESSENTIAL. Please note: Sessions are usually fully booked, with a waiting list, so please advise the organisers as soon as possible if you find you are unable to attend when you have a booking.

Contact Bev Bonning on (07) 3355 7389 or Wendy Annand on (07) 3395 2530 or email them at welcome@qfhs.org.au
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Scottish Interest Group

Meetings are held from 10am - 12 Noon at QFHS Library. Donations to buy more Scottish resources are welcome.

Next meeting: Saturday, 13 March 2010.

For further information: Email scottish@qfhs.org.au OR phone Sam on (07) 3266 9131   Top of page
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Welsh Interest Group

This group meets on the fourth Sunday of the odd numbered months from 10am - 12 Noon at the QFHS Library.

Next meeting is: Sunday, 28 March 2010.

Contact Paul Wood on welsh@qfhs.org.au for further information.   Top of page

4.    Founding Families

It has come to the notice of the Management committee that some members have experienced problems with the soft cover edition of Founding Families.  The problem appears to be with the glue. Should you have a faulty copy would you please return it to the QFHS library desk labelling it with your name and contact details.  This is a matter which will be taken up with the printer.   Top of page

5. Keep in Touch with Qld Genealogy news via Twitter

For all those fans of Twitter, you now have another reason to chirp about the website as QFHS is now on board! Check out the links below:

http://twitter.com/QueenslandFHS
http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/80563876.rss
http://twitter.com/RAKopittke

6. Queensland State Archives 2010 Saturday Openings

In 2010, Queensland State Archives will be open to the public on the second Saturday of every calendar month from 9am to 4:30pm. The 2010, Saturday opening dates for the next three months are:
Queensland State Archives are located at 435 Compton Road, Runcorn, Queensland.

For more details, go to http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/research/hours.asp   Top of page

7. 150 Years in Richlands, Inala & Neighbouring Suburbs

The Richlands, Inala & Suburbs History Group Inc will be launching their new book 150 Years in Richlands, Inala & neighbouring suburbs in Brisbane's south-west on Tuesday, 9 March at 10am at the Brisbane City Council Inala Library, Corsair Avenue, Inala. Morning tea will be served at 9.30 am.
 
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Friday 5 March to Vicki at  vamynott@ozemail.com.au   Top of page

8. Genealogy Online

These popular computer classes helping researchers find family history resources on the Internet are held on the first Sunday of each month from 1:30pm to 3pm at the Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Rd.

The next class will next be held on Sunday, 7 March.

QFHS Library Assistants are on hand at Chermside to help on an individual basis. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential so contact Jo or Lisa at Chermside Library on (07) 3403 7200. For further information contact Elaine Pollard at koko12@tpg.com.au or Jill Ritchie at: jillr@ecn.net.au

9. Barrell, Sly & Richardson Reunion

Descendants of Thomas Barrell: 1837 - 1889, born Suffolk, Kent UK, Jane Lester Sly: 1837 - 1909, New Romney, Kent UK and Thomas Richardson: 1869 - 1946, born Longhoughton, Northumberland UK are cordially invited to attend a family reunion on Saturday, 14 August 2010 commencing 10am. The reunion will be held at St Matthews Church hall at 39 Church Road, Mitchelton, Brisbane, Queensland and all are welcome to attend.
 
Associated families include: Baxter, Beck, Blair, Cartwright, Cox, Elliott, Fitzgibbon, Frank, Greer, Gross, Hammond, Hartz, James, Kennedy, Loveland, McAlpine, Mara, Moran, Milne, Ryan, Siller, Smith, Sweedman, Thornton and Zimmerle. 

For more details, contact: Dorothy Joycey at:: dorothyjoycey@bigpond.com or telephone: (07) 3366 3417 or Darryl Richardson at: darrylwr01@optusnet.com.au or telephone: 0413 140 860.   Top of page

10. Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc.

The Cooroy-Noosa Group will be holding an Open Day, How to find Birth, Death, Marriage, and Burials Indexes within Australia at The Guide Hut, 41 Miva St, Cooroy, on Saturday, 17 April, starting at 9.00 am. The cost is $7.50 which includes morning tea and a light lunch.

They are also holding two all-day seminars this year. On Saturday, 22 May, Ann Swain will speak on Scottish Research and Sue Reid on Writing Family Histories.  On Saturday, July 24, Jean Stewart will speak on Queensland Resources and Robyn Kieley on the Origin of Surnames. Both seminars will take place at The Guide Hut, 41 Miva St, Cooroy, starting at 9.00 am. The cost is $20 for each seminar, which includes morning and afternoon tea, and a light lunch.

For further information and contact details for registration, see the group's website http://www.genealogy-noosa.org.au/index.html.

11. National Archives Offices in Darwin, Adelaide and Hobart

On 23 February, it was announced that the above National Archives Offices will be retained, not at their present location, but co-located in their state of origin.

For read more details, go to: http://www.independentweekly.com.au/news/local/news/general/archives-stay-on-the-record/1762271.aspx
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12. The National Archives of Australia

Like many government agencies worldwide, the National Archives of Australia (NAA) is facing major budget cuts. Recently, the NAA has been asked to cut several million dollars from its annual budget.

Unlike archives in some other countries, NAA is not trying to digitise every document in its collections. Instead, the NAA waits for someone to request a document or a series of documents, digitises those records as soon as possible, then sends the digital images to the requestor.

You can read more about the issues the National Archives are facing at: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/25/2829779.htm?site=thedrum

13. Major Release of Personal Data from UK 'War Time' National Register

The National Health Service Information Centre (NHS-IC) has announced the launch of a new fee-paying service giving access to data held on deceased individuals recorded on the 'National Register for England and Wales' originally compiled in 1939. This data is similar to census data in that it is arranged by household and includes basic details about the entire UK population (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) as it stood in 1939.

Accessing the National Register for England & Wales will cost £42 per enquiry and for this you will be provided with the full details about each individual at the same address as recorded in September 1939.

For more information on the service, go to: http://www.ic.nhs.uk/news-and-events/news/nhs-ic-launches-the-1939-register-service   Top of page

14. Early Irish Maps

The National Archives (UK) has made available for the first time online a collection of early Irish maps (c.1558 - c.1610).  They depict plantations, fortifications and townships from the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I.  The maps often name the local chiefs and major families in an area, providing useful information for family historians.  You can obtain more information at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/irishmaps.asp

15. Irish 1911 Census

The 1911 census is available on the Public Record site for free and the 1901 census will soon be available.

Have fun searching for those elusive ancestors at: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/
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16. Genghis Khan and His Brood

Genghis Khan, the famous Mongolian emperor, has long been considered the father of the Mongolian nation, but modern DNA evidence traced his legacy far beyond his imperial borders. In 2004, Oxford geneticist Bryan Sykes identified him as "the most successful alpha male in human history," leaving his mark on the genetic blueprints of more than 16 million people alive today.

You can read the full story at http://www.bookofodds.com/Relationships-Society/Family/Articles/A0111-Genghis-Khan-and-His-Brood-Tracing-Your-Family-History

17. March Merriment

Do I even WANT ancestors? Some I found I wish I could lose.  
Do I need a Genealogical Search Warrant to see the records?
Do our ancestors have bad heir days?
Documentation - The worst part of genealogy.
Does a genealogist regard a step backwards as progress?
Don't confuse me with facts, my mind's already made up!
Don't judge me by my relatives, I didn't choose them!
Don't sit under the family tree with anyone else but me!
Eat... Sleep... Trace my roots.
Enough research will tend to support your theory.
Every family tree has some sap in it
Every man is an omnibus in which his ancestors ride.
Every time I find an ancestor I need to find two more!   Top of page

18. Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all those who have taken time out to send items of interest to our "Snippets" mailbox at: snippets@qfhs.org.au

The more we receive, the more frequently we can produce a Newsletter. If your submission does not appear in this issue, we will try to include it in a future edition. Please note that reference to any product does not imply endorsement. Members are cautioned to evaluate products prior to purchase.

Pauline Macfarlane

Disclaimer: This newsletter is produced in good faith, and information received is deemed to be accurate, but the editor takes no responsibility for incorrect information supplied. [Editor's note: The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editor or of QFHS]

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