August is National Family History Month.Join QFHS today for the special discounted price of $70 for a single membership or $105 for a dual membership. No joining fee! Offer ends 31 August. To obtain the discount enter the special code QFHSNFHM. New Membership |
QFHS Book Award 2022 |
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Clem Dittonfor his book pictured here with Book Award Coordinator, Gayle Thomsettat the2022 QFHS Annual General Meeting |
Talking about ... the small country town |
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Janela will be our host at what should be a nostalgic and entertaining experience. If you didn't live in a small country town then an ancestor probably did...as a local or transient (Bank Johnny, Teacher, Police-Officer etc). The characters, the customs, the myths and events all demonstrate the Australian values of the time. For many, the experience was life-changing. Come for a chat and bring your anecdotes. (What WAS the Booie Monster?) Bring any questions or resources to share. All welcome. When: Wednesday, 24 August 2022, at 10:00 am Where: Your place All welcome. GSQ members and non-members please contact marketing@qfhs.org.au |
Talking about ... Communism
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The Communist Party of Australia had a membership in Australia of 20,000 in the early 1940s.
It was particularly strong in North Qld, where the party supported sugar workers, miners and indigenous land rights. There were Women's Progress Clubs, Unemployed Workers Clubs and various youth organisations. Join Nancy Edwards to investigate how this political party may have influenced our working class ancestors' lives. And why later generations may have kept this information hush hush. When: Wednesday, 28 September 2022, at 10:00 am Where: Your place All welcome. GSQ members and non-members please contact marketing@qfhs.org.au |
Talking about ... QFHSdatasearch
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QFHSdatasearch is the software that powers all of the QFHS datasets in our collection. Any QFHS dataset available in our Online Access section utilises QFHSdatasearch. Have you ever wanted to know anything about the ins and outs of DataSearch, the best ways to use it, have tips and tricks to share? Join Geoff Morgan for an informal chat and ask any questions you might have. When: Wednesday, 26 October 2022, at 10:00 am Where: Your place All welcome. GSQ members and non-members please contact marketing@qfhs.org.au |
QFHS Management Committee 2022-2023 |
President: Vice-Presidents: Secretary: Treasurer: Committee members |
Irish Research Day |
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Researching Irish ancestors?The next Irish Research Day is Thursday, 24 November, at the QFHS Library and Resource Centre at Gaythorne. Everyone welcome. Come anytime during opening hours (10.00 am – 3:00 pm) and stay as long as you like. Work alongside others and help each other as required. Make a day of it - bring your lunch. In preparation, we suggest you:
On the day, bring whatever information and equipment you think you will need to help you work towards a productive day. There will be plenty of friendly, experienced and helpful people there ready to assist & support each other. Contact Dale Fogarty, the convenor of the Irish Interest Group, at irish@qfhs.org.au to register your interest, or just turn up on the day. |
QFHS Gift Membership |
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QFHS is an Affiliate Library of FamilySearch |
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Your Society is an Affiliate Library of FamilySearch. You can view digital images that are 'viewable with additional restrictions' at our Library and Resource Centre, if they are designated as accessible at a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Details here FamilySearch Digital Images. |
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June 2022 The QFHS Books Name Accumulation Index has passed 275,279 names. This index contains names of early Queensland families across a variety of areas. Just a few of titles recently indexed from the Print Library shelves are as follows:
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Search all our datasets in one easy action. Go ahead and try it. Enter your keyword. e.g. surname, given name, place name, occupation. If you are searching on more than one term, separate your keywords by a space or an asterisk. Read About Global Keyword Searching at the top of the search box for more hints. |
QFHS Library and Resource Centre - Opening Hours |
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Monday |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (2nd and 3rd Mondays of the month only.) |
QFHS members can access The Genealogist, My Heritage, and Irish Ancestors from home
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TheGenealogist |
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John Grenham has generously provided access to |
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And, do not forget |
Ask QFHS |
Do you have a quick family history or genealogy question? Our new “Ask QFHS” service will connect you with one of our panel of experienced members to help. For example, help with:
Email askqfhs@qfhs.org.au and find out how we can help. |
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