Family Tree Frog

It's time to take a moment and plan the week ahead in all things family history/local history in Brisvegas.   National Family History Month might be over but there's still plenty on for you to enjoy.   If you missed GeniAus' fantastic finale to NFHM 2015 on Sunday last - you can catch up on the 12 hour GeneaGala Hangout marathon here. Friday 4th September 9:00-11:00am - North Brisbane Branch of Genealogical Society of Queensland The North Brisbane Branch of GSQ holds its meetings on the first Friday morning of each month (except January) at the Brisbane North Area Scouting Centre at 23 Sicklefield St Alderley. Doors open at 8.45 am. North Brisbane Members are able to borrow from our extensive library of books, magazines, fiche and CDs for a small fee. 10:00-11:30am - Family Tree Maker® (FTM) User Group at QFHS The Family Tree Maker (FTM) User Group shows members in a user-friendly way what they can achieve using the program to display their fami...

Tingalpa Chapel  Once again, my weekly post seems a little redundant in the face of the fabulous National Family History Month calendar.  Please do make sure you check it out first as the list below will really only be some highlights and other bits and bobs that I have rather hurriedly put together, with my usual obvious biases :) Friday 7 August 10am QFHS Family Tree Maker® (FTM) User Group At each meeting, we demonstrate the Family Tree Maker program. If you wish, bring your personal computer, tablet or smart phone and follow us on the big screen. 10am  North Brisbane Branch of Genealogical Society of Qld. The North Brisbane Branch of GSQ holds its meetings on the first Friday morning of each month (except January) at the Brisbane North Area Scouting Centre at 23 Sicklefield St Alderley. Doors open at 8.45 am. North Brisbane Members are able to borrow from our extensive library of books, magazines, fiche and CDs for a small fee. Saturda...

Private A.R. Quinn of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry with an accordion, Gambarie, Italy, September 1943 Lieut. Terry F. Rowe. Canada. Department of National Defense. Library and Archives Canada, PA-115155 / Creative /Commons Licence Thank you for your patience with my absence last week.  I was #stuckinbali as they say and am very pleased to be back.  So, this is what is on offer family history and local history wise in Brisvegas this week.  As always, if you think I've missed something or should know about something coming up, please let me know. Saturday 25 July 10:00am-12:00pm Central European Group QFHS Meetings feature a short talk or workshop relevant to Central European research. You will receive assistance from very experienced researchers. 10:00am-12:30pm Military Group GSQ The aim of the Group is to assist members with their research into their military ancestry through discussion, guest speakers and acquisition of resources. ...

Bullock teams hauling logs through Landsborough, Queensland Gosh!  Two blog posts in one day.  I must be excited! Well I am to tell the truth. The most marvellous resources have just been published on the web for teachers and students.  Aligned to the Australian Curriculum, the resources were originally designed for use with Year 5 students but I think are a fantastic resource for any age level. In fact, I'm so excited I'm going to use them for my next geneadventures! Check them out here. You might like to check out this page too. Disclosure:  Yes I am currently employed by Moreton Bay Region Library Service.   Whilst you may consider me completely biased because of this fact, I hasten to add my employer did not ask me to blog about this.  A few years ago I worked with the two women employed by the Library Services who are responsible for putting these resources together.  I know that it would have been a labour of love...