Fridays@QFHS
The Education Sub-Committee organises a number of workshops and training courses on Fridays at the Library and Resource Centre, 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne. These sessions focus mainly on the different aspects of the Resources collections, but can include other related topics. Limited places available for each session, so bookings are essential.
For further information, or suggestions for training course topics, contact Education.
Cost per Workshop/Course
$11.00 Members $15.00 Non-Members
How to book for Fridays@QFHS
Terms and Conditions
| Event/Presenter | Date | Limit |
Researching, filing, and organising family historyPresenter: Panelists This event is fully booked. Four experienced family historians will share their expertise of their research methods. They will also explain how they file and store family history information. QFHS has received many requests for information and help on getting some order into family history research and records: how to research in a methodical manner, how to file information efficiently, and how to store the information so it can be retrieved easily. Join our experts to see how they achieve this. Our presenters: Pauleen Cass, Janice Cooper, Doug Moss, Dr Keith Treschman |
Friday, 8 February 2019 10.00 am - 11.30 am |
25 |
Beginners German research workshop (February)Presenter: Dr Keith Treschman In this workshop, Dr Keith Treschman will assist those who wish to trace their family into Germany. It would be preferable if you have an Australian death certificate of your German ancestor, which may give the birthplace and the number of years in the colony. The aim is to find an emigration record, details of birthplace, possible places for records in Germany, and avenues for future research. One-on-one help will be available during the session. |
Friday, 15 February 2019 10.00 am - 12.00 noon |
6 |
The British Newspaper ArchivePresenter: Sue Reid You can access the British Newspaper Archive at the QFHS Library and Resource Centre. This session will show how to use this valuable resource for research in the United Kingdom with particular emphasis on using the BNA at the library. Newspapers can enrich family history in countless ways. You may be able to find birth, engagement, marriage, and death notices for family members, including overseas events. This can help identify family relationships and ensure that you are searching the correct person. You can find records of court cases, sporting events, community activities and much more. |
Friday, 8 March 2019 10.00 am - 11.30 am |
25 |
Beginners German research workshop (March)Presenter: Dr Keith Treschman In this workshop, Dr Keith Treschman will assist those who wish to trace their family into Germany. It would be preferable if you have an Australian death certificate of your German ancestor, which may give the birthplace and the number of years in the colony. The aim is to find an emigration record, details of birthplace, possible places for records in Germany, and avenues for future research. One-on-one help will be available during the session. |
Friday, 29 March 2019 10.00 am - 12.00 noon |
6 |
Which DNA test is right for you?Presenter: Chris Schuetz How can DNA help you find family? Are you planning to submit a DNA sample for testing to assist in your research? This session is a primer for those intending to take DNA testing, whatever their interest. This session is the first of two. In the second session in July, we will look at the results received. |
Friday, 12 April 2019 10.00 am - 11.30 am |
15 |
Using the censusPresenter: Susie der Kinderen This session will give a brief overview of Australian censuses and musters. We will also look at the UK censuses, and analyse and interpret the data that they provide. What to look out for, what to be aware of, and what new research leads can censuses give us? |
Friday, 10 May 2019 10.00 am - 11.30 am |
25 |
Contribute to Wikipedia: what and howPresenter: Dr Kerry Raymond Learn what local and family history information can be added to Wikipedia, and learn how to add the information to Wikipedia. This is an hands-on computer course. Participants should have basic computer skills, e.g. using a web browser, copy-and-paste, basic word processing such as Microsoft Word. The presenter, Dr Kerry Raymond, is a local and family historian, and is the first Wikipedian-in-Residence at the State Library of Queensland. |
Friday, 31 May 2019 10.00 am - 12.00 noon |
8 |
QFHS electronic resources: CD collectionPresenter: Dr Geoff Morgan This workshop will show you how to efficiently find CDs of interest on the QFHS computer network, and once you have found the required CDs, how to use them effectively. Please note: Two identical sessions will be offered; please select one only. |
Friday, 14 June 2019 Two Sessions: 10.00 am to 11.30 am and 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm |
9 |
What does my DNA test tell me?Presenter: Chris Schuetz Attendees from the 12 April session only. This session allows people to discuss their test results from the April session. Also to find out what the results mean and what you should do next |
Friday,12 July 2019 10.00 am - 11.30 am |
15 |