Queensland Family History Society
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Join QFHS and Greg Hallam for a free public talk on the Beginnings of Queensland Railways. Details and to register see: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/presenting...
May 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Join QFHS and Greg Hallam for a free public talk on the Beginnings of Queensland Railways. Details and to register see: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/presenting...
Throwback to the construction of Anzac Square in Brisbane c.1927-1929. This space would become Queensland's state war memorial honouring our service members.
📸: Queensland State Archives (ITM277963) #ThrowbackThursday #BrisbaneHistory
📸: Queensland State Archives (ITM277963) #ThrowbackThursday #BrisbaneHistory
April 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Throwback to the construction of Anzac Square in Brisbane c.1927-1929. This space would become Queensland's state war memorial honouring our service members.
📸: Queensland State Archives (ITM277963) #ThrowbackThursday #BrisbaneHistory
📸: Queensland State Archives (ITM277963) #ThrowbackThursday #BrisbaneHistory
This peek into Australian life from 1910 shows a family and their dog. Washing on the line, trees all around, and a simple way of living-it’s a reminder of how tough but resourceful people were back then.
Photo from Qld State Library
Photo from Qld State Library
March 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This peek into Australian life from 1910 shows a family and their dog. Washing on the line, trees all around, and a simple way of living-it’s a reminder of how tough but resourceful people were back then.
Photo from Qld State Library
Photo from Qld State Library
QFHS members….Do you use The Master Genealogist or interested in using this program? Then join our Master Genealogist User Group!
📅Date: 17 Mar 25
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
🔗To join this group or for further information, please email tmg@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 17 Mar 25
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
🔗To join this group or for further information, please email tmg@qfhs.org.au.
March 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
QFHS members….Do you use The Master Genealogist or interested in using this program? Then join our Master Genealogist User Group!
📅Date: 17 Mar 25
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
🔗To join this group or for further information, please email tmg@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 17 Mar 25
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
🔗To join this group or for further information, please email tmg@qfhs.org.au.
Join the QFHS and Eve Terry from the National Archives for a free, public talk on "Moments in Migration".
Date: 19 Mar 25
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Hybrid
To register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/presenting...
Date: 19 Mar 25
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Hybrid
To register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/presenting...
March 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Join the QFHS and Eve Terry from the National Archives for a free, public talk on "Moments in Migration".
Date: 19 Mar 25
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Hybrid
To register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/presenting...
Date: 19 Mar 25
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Hybrid
To register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/presenting...
QFHS members! Join us for the next Family History Writing Group meeting.
📅Date: 15 March 2025
⏰Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 Curious to know more or looking for the online meeting link? Contact us at fhwriters@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 15 March 2025
⏰Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 Curious to know more or looking for the online meeting link? Contact us at fhwriters@qfhs.org.au.
March 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
QFHS members! Join us for the next Family History Writing Group meeting.
📅Date: 15 March 2025
⏰Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 Curious to know more or looking for the online meeting link? Contact us at fhwriters@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 15 March 2025
⏰Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 Curious to know more or looking for the online meeting link? Contact us at fhwriters@qfhs.org.au.
Throwback Thursday 🚋
Brisbane, 1910–1920: Tram No. 30 on the New Farm, Gabba, Boggo Road route. Imagine climbing aboard in a dress like this!
📸 State Library of Queensland
Brisbane, 1910–1920: Tram No. 30 on the New Farm, Gabba, Boggo Road route. Imagine climbing aboard in a dress like this!
📸 State Library of Queensland
March 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Throwback Thursday 🚋
Brisbane, 1910–1920: Tram No. 30 on the New Farm, Gabba, Boggo Road route. Imagine climbing aboard in a dress like this!
📸 State Library of Queensland
Brisbane, 1910–1920: Tram No. 30 on the New Farm, Gabba, Boggo Road route. Imagine climbing aboard in a dress like this!
📸 State Library of Queensland
The QFHS Research Centre will be closed for the next few days due to Cyclone Alfred. We will reopen on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. Stay safe!
March 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The QFHS Research Centre will be closed for the next few days due to Cyclone Alfred. We will reopen on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. Stay safe!
Museum Monday 🚋
Step back in time at the Brisbane Tramway Museum, Ferny Grove! Ride restored vintage trams and explore how they shaped Brisbane’s history.
Plan your trip: buff.ly/6KVgmzI
Photo courtesy of the Tram Museum website
Step back in time at the Brisbane Tramway Museum, Ferny Grove! Ride restored vintage trams and explore how they shaped Brisbane’s history.
Plan your trip: buff.ly/6KVgmzI
Photo courtesy of the Tram Museum website
March 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Museum Monday 🚋
Step back in time at the Brisbane Tramway Museum, Ferny Grove! Ride restored vintage trams and explore how they shaped Brisbane’s history.
Plan your trip: buff.ly/6KVgmzI
Photo courtesy of the Tram Museum website
Step back in time at the Brisbane Tramway Museum, Ferny Grove! Ride restored vintage trams and explore how they shaped Brisbane’s history.
Plan your trip: buff.ly/6KVgmzI
Photo courtesy of the Tram Museum website
QFHS Members…Our next Scottish Special Interest Group is next week!
📅Date: 8 March
⏰Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Location: HYBRID (Online and at the QFHS Family History Research Centre)
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email scottish@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 8 March
⏰Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Location: HYBRID (Online and at the QFHS Family History Research Centre)
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email scottish@qfhs.org.au.
February 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
QFHS Members…Our next Scottish Special Interest Group is next week!
📅Date: 8 March
⏰Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Location: HYBRID (Online and at the QFHS Family History Research Centre)
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email scottish@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 8 March
⏰Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Location: HYBRID (Online and at the QFHS Family History Research Centre)
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email scottish@qfhs.org.au.
The next QFHS Queensland Pre-Separation special interest group is coming up soon!
📅 Date: 8 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Online
📧 To express your interest in joining this event, please contact convenors at presep@qfhs.org.au
📅 Date: 8 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Online
📧 To express your interest in joining this event, please contact convenors at presep@qfhs.org.au
February 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The next QFHS Queensland Pre-Separation special interest group is coming up soon!
📅 Date: 8 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Online
📧 To express your interest in joining this event, please contact convenors at presep@qfhs.org.au
📅 Date: 8 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Online
📧 To express your interest in joining this event, please contact convenors at presep@qfhs.org.au
QFHS members… join our next Family Historian Software User Group!
📅Date: 2 March 2025
⏰Time: 1.00 - 3.00 PM
📧 To join this group please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au.
Please note: This event will be held online using the Discord platform.
📅Date: 2 March 2025
⏰Time: 1.00 - 3.00 PM
📧 To join this group please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au.
Please note: This event will be held online using the Discord platform.
February 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
QFHS members… join our next Family Historian Software User Group!
📅Date: 2 March 2025
⏰Time: 1.00 - 3.00 PM
📧 To join this group please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au.
Please note: This event will be held online using the Discord platform.
📅Date: 2 March 2025
⏰Time: 1.00 - 3.00 PM
📧 To join this group please email familyhistorian@qfhs.org.au.
Please note: This event will be held online using the Discord platform.
QFHS Members…Our next Family Tree Maker user group meets next week!
📅Date: 1 March 25
⏰Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 1 March 25
⏰Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
February 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
QFHS Members…Our next Family Tree Maker user group meets next week!
📅Date: 1 March 25
⏰Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
📅Date: 1 March 25
⏰Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Location: ONLINE EVENT
📧 For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
Thursday Throwback to 1934 and the building of the Hornibrook Highway. The highway opened the following year on 4 October 1935 and offered a faster route between Brisbane and the Redcliffe Peninsula. The toll booth had a night-safe and strong room for toll security.
February 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Thursday Throwback to 1934 and the building of the Hornibrook Highway. The highway opened the following year on 4 October 1935 and offered a faster route between Brisbane and the Redcliffe Peninsula. The toll booth had a night-safe and strong room for toll security.
QFHS Members...It's Book Club time!
This month we will be discussing Dr Karl Kruszelnicki's "A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir".
🗓️ Date: 24 Feb 2025
🕰️Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
For more details see: https://buff.ly/3CDLYk5
This month we will be discussing Dr Karl Kruszelnicki's "A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir".
🗓️ Date: 24 Feb 2025
🕰️Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
For more details see: https://buff.ly/3CDLYk5
February 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
QFHS Members...It's Book Club time!
This month we will be discussing Dr Karl Kruszelnicki's "A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir".
🗓️ Date: 24 Feb 2025
🕰️Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
For more details see: https://buff.ly/3CDLYk5
This month we will be discussing Dr Karl Kruszelnicki's "A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir".
🗓️ Date: 24 Feb 2025
🕰️Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
For more details see: https://buff.ly/3CDLYk5
QFHS Members: Join our next DNA special interest group for those with some experience in genetic family history.
📅 Date: 22 Feb 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST (no daylight savings)
🌐 Online or at the Research Centre
📧 For details or the online link, email: dna@qfhs.org.au.
📅 Date: 22 Feb 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST (no daylight savings)
🌐 Online or at the Research Centre
📧 For details or the online link, email: dna@qfhs.org.au.
February 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
QFHS Members: Join our next DNA special interest group for those with some experience in genetic family history.
📅 Date: 22 Feb 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST (no daylight savings)
🌐 Online or at the Research Centre
📧 For details or the online link, email: dna@qfhs.org.au.
📅 Date: 22 Feb 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST (no daylight savings)
🌐 Online or at the Research Centre
📧 For details or the online link, email: dna@qfhs.org.au.
QFHS members….Do you use The Master Genealogist? Our next Master Genealogist User Group is coming up!
📅Date: 17 Feb 2025
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
Please email tmg@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.
📅Date: 17 Feb 2025
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
Please email tmg@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.
February 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
QFHS members….Do you use The Master Genealogist? Our next Master Genealogist User Group is coming up!
📅Date: 17 Feb 2025
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
Please email tmg@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.
📅Date: 17 Feb 2025
⏰Time: 7.00 – 8.30 PM
Please email tmg@qfhs.org.au for further information or a link to the online meeting.
Are you a new member? We invite you to attend a New Members' Welcome and Orientation session when you join the Society or at any time you would like a refresher.
Our next session is:
📅Date: 15 Feb 2025
🕒Time: 9:30am - 12.30pm
Bookings are essential; welcome@qfhs.org.au.
Our next session is:
📅Date: 15 Feb 2025
🕒Time: 9:30am - 12.30pm
Bookings are essential; welcome@qfhs.org.au.
February 8, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Are you a new member? We invite you to attend a New Members' Welcome and Orientation session when you join the Society or at any time you would like a refresher.
Our next session is:
📅Date: 15 Feb 2025
🕒Time: 9:30am - 12.30pm
Bookings are essential; welcome@qfhs.org.au.
Our next session is:
📅Date: 15 Feb 2025
🕒Time: 9:30am - 12.30pm
Bookings are essential; welcome@qfhs.org.au.
📽️ YouTube for Family Historians 📽️
Learn how YouTube can boost your family history research, uncover new skills, and even create your own channel.
📅 21 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 10.00-11:30 | 💻 Online
🎟️ $15 (members), $25 (non-members)
Register at: https://buff.ly/3WzT3bU
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
Learn how YouTube can boost your family history research, uncover new skills, and even create your own channel.
📅 21 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 10.00-11:30 | 💻 Online
🎟️ $15 (members), $25 (non-members)
Register at: https://buff.ly/3WzT3bU
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
February 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
📽️ YouTube for Family Historians 📽️
Learn how YouTube can boost your family history research, uncover new skills, and even create your own channel.
📅 21 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 10.00-11:30 | 💻 Online
🎟️ $15 (members), $25 (non-members)
Register at: https://buff.ly/3WzT3bU
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
Learn how YouTube can boost your family history research, uncover new skills, and even create your own channel.
📅 21 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 10.00-11:30 | 💻 Online
🎟️ $15 (members), $25 (non-members)
Register at: https://buff.ly/3WzT3bU
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
Discover the leisure activities of pioneers in pre-separation Queensland (1842–1859) with Dr. Jennifer Harrison.
📅 19 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 1–3 PM | 💻 Online
🎟️ Free—register now: https://buff.ly/4htysy1
Image: Men in Ipswich, c. 1860 (State Library of Queensland)
#History #Queensland #OnlineEvent
📅 19 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 1–3 PM | 💻 Online
🎟️ Free—register now: https://buff.ly/4htysy1
Image: Men in Ipswich, c. 1860 (State Library of Queensland)
#History #Queensland #OnlineEvent
February 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Discover the leisure activities of pioneers in pre-separation Queensland (1842–1859) with Dr. Jennifer Harrison.
📅 19 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 1–3 PM | 💻 Online
🎟️ Free—register now: https://buff.ly/4htysy1
Image: Men in Ipswich, c. 1860 (State Library of Queensland)
#History #Queensland #OnlineEvent
📅 19 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 1–3 PM | 💻 Online
🎟️ Free—register now: https://buff.ly/4htysy1
Image: Men in Ipswich, c. 1860 (State Library of Queensland)
#History #Queensland #OnlineEvent
QFHS members....Join us for the Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group.
🗓️ Date: 9 February 2025
🕰️10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online
For more information or to get the link to the online meeting, please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au.
Photo courtesy of DeGolyer Library
🗓️ Date: 9 February 2025
🕰️10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online
For more information or to get the link to the online meeting, please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au.
Photo courtesy of DeGolyer Library
February 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
QFHS members....Join us for the Colonial India and the Far East Special Interest Group.
🗓️ Date: 9 February 2025
🕰️10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online
For more information or to get the link to the online meeting, please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au.
Photo courtesy of DeGolyer Library
🗓️ Date: 9 February 2025
🕰️10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online
For more information or to get the link to the online meeting, please email indiafe@qfhs.org.au.
Photo courtesy of DeGolyer Library
QFHS Members...join our upcoming Irish Research Group Meeting!
Date: 8 February 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the online meeting, email irish@qfhs.org.au.
Date: 8 February 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the online meeting, email irish@qfhs.org.au.
February 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
QFHS Members...join our upcoming Irish Research Group Meeting!
Date: 8 February 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the online meeting, email irish@qfhs.org.au.
Date: 8 February 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the online meeting, email irish@qfhs.org.au.
QFHS members...Our next Family Tree Maker special interest group meeting is coming up next week!
Date: 7 February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
Date: 7 February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
January 31, 2025 at 9:09 AM
QFHS members...Our next Family Tree Maker special interest group meeting is coming up next week!
Date: 7 February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
Date: 7 February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: ONLINE EVENT
For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please email familytree@qfhs.org.au.
Take a look at these trains on display at the RNA Showgrounds in 1914. I've got to wonder what's inside the rear carriage that has captured everyone's attention.
Behind the trains is the historic John MacDonald Stand which still stands at the RNA showgrounds today.
Photo from Qld State Archives.
Behind the trains is the historic John MacDonald Stand which still stands at the RNA showgrounds today.
Photo from Qld State Archives.
January 30, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Take a look at these trains on display at the RNA Showgrounds in 1914. I've got to wonder what's inside the rear carriage that has captured everyone's attention.
Behind the trains is the historic John MacDonald Stand which still stands at the RNA showgrounds today.
Photo from Qld State Archives.
Behind the trains is the historic John MacDonald Stand which still stands at the RNA showgrounds today.
Photo from Qld State Archives.
Museum Monday...anyone love Mary Poppins? The Story Bank in Maryborough is a museum dedicated to P.L Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. This museum is one of my favourites and is full of exhibits that explore Traver's life and the creation of Mary Poppins.
https://buff.ly/4hvft6j
https://buff.ly/4hvft6j
January 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Museum Monday...anyone love Mary Poppins? The Story Bank in Maryborough is a museum dedicated to P.L Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. This museum is one of my favourites and is full of exhibits that explore Traver's life and the creation of Mary Poppins.
https://buff.ly/4hvft6j
https://buff.ly/4hvft6j