Family Tree Frog

Things are slowly getting back up to speed now that people are returning to work from the summer holiday break.  There is a tsunami of books being returned to the library where I work, so families are getting ready for the return to school and tidying up their homes.  It's lovely to see so many people enjoying the benefits of a free library and all it has to offer. Perhaps you have been mulling over whether or not to write up all your research.  Go on!  Make 2016 your year of writing the family history book.  Join a writing group for support and to keep you honest about your progress.  QFHS' Family History Writing Group meets this Saturday morning for the first time this year.  For more information about the group and what it has to offer click here . Were you a bit shaken by the Family Tree Maker software news?  Perhaps you want to see what other family history software is like.  There are lots of software support groups and the Q...

YININMADYEMI Thou didst let fall artwork by Tony Albert in Hyde Park Sydney to commemorate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who served in the military It's been another full week as part of National Family History Month and we're getting a bit excited where I work as we draw closer to another milestone on our WWI project.  I've taken the liberty of including the DVD launch next Wednesday in the list of events below.   This week I went to my first A Night in the JOL and was delighted to meet Les Tobin whom, up til now, I've only met virtually on Jill Ball's GeneaHangouts on air.  We enjoyed seeing the Distant Lines exhibition on Level 2 of SLQ.  It is magnificent and I'm definitely going back again for a better look. I am also delighted to report that the Mander Jones publications awards were announced at the Australian Society of Archivists Awards on Tuesday night in Hobart.  The lovely Saadia Thomson-Dwyer from Queensland State...

Cemetery Tour Redcliffe April 2015 I hope you are enjoying National Family History Month - there's certainly plenty on to pique your interest.  Don't forget to tick off Shauna Hicks 31 Activities for Researchers , will you?  Here is a just a taste of what's out there: Friday 14 August  10:00am - 11:30am  Fridays @ QFHS Brick Walls: solving tough research problems We all have them, these tough research problems that defy any solution. Come along to hear a presentation of some strategies to assist in solving 'brick walls'. The presentation will be followed by a one-on-one clinic (11.00 am-12.30 pm) with QFHS experts who will work with you to advise on ways that may help with these intractable problems. Once you have registered, we will provide further information on the one-on-one sessions. $11 members $15 non-members.  Book online. Saturday 15 August  9:30am -12:30pm  QFHS New Members Welcome and Orientation Are you ...

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...

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.  ...