Family Tree Frog

It's the little things in life that make it special isn't it?  Like weekends with a friend.  Not that my friend is especially little.  But Loani is very thoughtful and puts little touches like flowers in the bathroom as pictured above.   Oh yes, and I survived my first foray into teaching.  Of course I wish I had done a better job.  I was sick with nervousness beforehand - but thankfully had my brother-in-law and sister-in-law to wish me well and toast my good health on my return to their abode.  Thanks Pat and Terry for "putting me up" or "putting up with me" while we roll out this first Beginners course at QFHS. We already have 5 people on the wait-list for the next one.  How about that? But the BIG news in town this week is that Judy Russell (known as the Legal Genealogist ) and Carol Baxter (known as the History Detective and internationally acclaimed and award-winning author specialising in genealogy and history) will be presenting a...

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. ...

Lawnton Cemetery Tour 2015 Here's what's happening around Brisbane local and family history wise over the next week.... Friday 26 June - 9:30-11:30am - Toowong Library Toowong and District Historical Society's guest speaker will be Lisa Jones of the Queensland Police Museum. Lisa will speak about the Queensland Police Museum and the history of the Queensland Police Service. For more details click here. Saturday 27 June  - 10:00am-11:30am at the  Queensland Family History Society 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.  For more info click here. Monday 29 June - 9:00-11:00am - Toowong Library Learn how to search the genealogical records and use family history tools available on Ancestry.com , the world’s largest online family history resource. Presented by the Genealogical Society of Queensland. Bookings required.  ...