Family Tree Frog

  Welcome to Day 17 of the  #AtoZChallenge.  Don't know what the AtoZChallenge is? Find out more here. My theme is about Family History Societies.  What they are, How they work, Who is in them, Why they exist. And which ones begin with Q !   Societies beginning with Q Australia Genealogical Society of Queensland Queensland Family History Society UK Quaker Family History Society Family Organizations beginning with Q Quackenbush and Regin Family Page Quattlebaum Family Page Quayle Family Page I used to work with a boss who questioned everything we did.  I confess that sometimes it was a bit aggravating but it's not a bad habit to get into.  Do question why you do things the way you do them.  Is it because you've always done them that way?  Is it because it used to be a good way to do things but now you don't even need to do it because some other system handles that or perhaps there is a better easier way.  Why do you do it?  Is i...

  Welcome to Day 2 of the A-Z Blogging Challenge for April.  To find out more about the blogging challenge click here .  My theme for this month is Family History Societies: What does it take to run one?  What do they do?  Who is in a Society and why? What kind of societies are there?  Are Societies relevant in this day and age? B is for Board, Buddies, Blog and Bookshop. Let's deal with the Board first.     Our meeting room isn't this swish...in fact we meet via Zoom! Now "Board" can be quite a controversial term.  Perhaps you don't even know what I am talking about.  The Board is the group that manages the Society on behalf of the Members.  Our Board at QFHS is called a Management Committee.  Same thing really.  But perhaps not. In Queensland the Associations Incorporation Act has been modernized and reviewed by the Associations and Incorporation and other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 , some of which came into eff...

Transforming Tindale - A travelling exhibition from State Library of Queensland (SLQ) - at Arana Hills Library until 20 February The Transforming Tindale exhibition has finally been installed at our library and is attracting a lot of attention which is very pleasing. The exhibition explores the legacy of Norman Tindale’s 1938 anthropological expedition to Aboriginal communities. T hese records are both a source of contention surrounding the treatment of Aboriginal Australians, and a valuable resource for relatives.  If you are not able to visit the library to see the exhibition you can explore the virtual exhibition online here. #genealogyselfie How is your research going this week?  I have ordered and received a couple of inter-library loans through my library which I hope will help me with a couple of roadblocks and/or just give me more information about my ancestors and the lives they lived.   But I do seem to be a bit stu...

Pantry cafe Old Government House Brisbane It's a new year and doubtless we all have New Year's Resolutions foremost in our minds - tidy up those family history files, visit more heritage sites and museums, join a family history society or local history group, blog more and so on.   As it is the beginning of the year, it is still a bit quiet with many organisations not getting back up to speed until February.  Perhaps you could go on many of the heritage trails drawn up by our local city councils and local history groups. Brisbane City Council heritage trails can be accessed here .  The West End History Making Group has created some walks here.  Moreton Bay Regional Council trails can be accessed here.  Logan City Council Virtual Heritage Trails can be accessed here.  Ipswich City Council Heritage Trails can be accessed here. QFHS Library re-opens for 2016 next Monday evening from 7-9pm.  To check opening hours click here. If you haven't ...

We're just a bit excited because we've just discovered that Family Tree Frog has been selected for preservation in the Pandora - Australia's Web Archives. A big thank you to State Library of Queensland for recognising us. You can check out other Family History blogs that have been preserved here.    This resonates even more strongly with me as I am studying Digital Preservation at the moment. GSQ have a busy month ahead of them as they are re-locating their premises to Wishart.  The library will be closed from 3pm tomorrow and will remain closed during November. All the best with the move folks. Here's the calendar for the rest of the week.  Enjoy!

What's on offer this coming week in south-east Queensland family and local history wise? Saturday 20 June - 9:30am - 11:45pm - Genealogical Society of Queensland GSQ  leads the pack with  Did my ancestors wear pink dresses for afternoon tea? - Using newspapers for family history – presented by Judy Lofthouse Cost $12 for members $17 for non-members (includes morning tea) To find out more click  here. Tuesday 23 June - 10:00am - 11:00am - Strathpine Library A Genetic Look at Family History -  Learn how genealogists use medical, genetic and DNA testing to enrich family history research, with expert Ann Swain. Free but bookings essential.  For more info click here. Tuesday 23 June - 1:00- 4:00pm - Bracken Ridge Library Bracken Ridge Family History Group .  Are you interested in researching your family history or genealogy? Come along to swap research tips or seek advice in family history. Everyone welcome - no bookings required. ...