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Closure NotificationTuesday 28 July - Wednesday 29 July
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Our Research Centre will be closed on Tuesday 28 July and Wednesday 29 July for installation of additional shelving and rearrangement of the print resources. Our collections of cemetery records and back issues of journals from overseas societies will be more easily accessible in the central rooms of the Centre. We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre soon. |
QFHS Inc Family History Book Awardplus authors discussion
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The QFHS Annual Book award celebrates the effort that authors have put into writing up their family history. The award requires that the work have Queensland relevance and that it is properly researched. The judges assess the entries on the Society’s published criteria. All of the authors of the books that entered this year will participate in a group discussion about their entries and the experience of advancing their research to the point of publication. The four authors for our Family History Book Award 2026 will talk about their books and writing processes. The books and authors are: * The Emigrant and The Exile (Ann Lyon (1819-1900) and James Lee (1828-1886)) by Sylvia Bannah * From Springfield Station with Love by Sarah Collins * The Doolans of Pine Mountain and Peak Crossing by Mary Mahon * What’s in a Name? A Journey of Immigration, Infidelity and Incarceration by Kay Ryan. This year's QFHS Inc Family History Book Award recipient will be announced at the event. When: Wednesday 5 August Where: Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Road, Carseldine Time: 11am - 1pm Lunch is available at the venue afterwards at your own expense.
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Our new constitution Our Society has a new constitution, passed by members on 24 March 2026. The new constitution can be downloaded here: Constitution of the Queensland Family History Society Inc. More information is available here: |
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QFHS Seminars and Training Courses
Presenter: Patrice Connelly
When: 10 July 2025 - 10.00 am – 11.30 am
This website is a key genealogy resource for anyone with a member of any UK parliament in their family history. Patrice Connelly…
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When: Commences Monday 13 July 2026 weekly for six weeks - 10:30 am - 12:00 noon AEST (QLD time - no daylight saving)
Are you new to family history and wondering how to get started?
Or perhaps you’ve researched before and would like a refresher?…
Read more...Presenter: Facilitator: Nancy Edwards
When: 22 July 2026 - 10.00 am – 12 noon
- This is a chance to tell your stories about your family during the Great War, discover new resources, and ask questions.
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Presenter: Dr Catherine Bishop
When: 14 Aug 2026 - 10.00 am – 11.30 am
For much of the 19th century Australasian wives were essentially non-people, unable to own property, make contracts or sue in co…
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