Redland Genealogical Society

Aims

The objectives of the Redland Genealogical Society (the Branch) are to advance the interests of the study of genealogy in general and specifically to assist and advance the study and recording of family history in Redland City.

History

In May 1981 the Cleveland Genealogical Club was formed and became a branch of the Genealogical Society of Queensland (the Society or GSQ) in November 1981 of that year. Participation with the Redland Shire Council in compiling a Redland Pioneer Index as a bicentennial project in 1988 led to the Council providing space in the Cleveland library. When the new Cleveland Library building was constructed the Society was allocated a room in the south western corner of the new building.

Our Patron is the current Mayor of Redland City, Councillor Melva Hobson.

Membership

The membership of the Branch consists of ordinary and associate members, and life members. Ordinary members have full membership of the Society, while associate members of Redland do not have free access to the library or facilities of GSQ or receive a copy of the GSQ newsletter Generation.

Meetings

The General Meetings of the Branch are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Donald Simpson Centre, Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, from 12 noon until approx 3.00pm, with a guest speaker or a help session for members and visitors. A Gold Coin entry fee applies at General meetings. There are no meetings held in January.

The Annual General Meeting is held in July of each year.

Library

The Branch’s library resources are held in the Local History Room of the Cleveland Library, corner Middle and Bloomfield Streets, Cleveland. Volunteers are there to assist both members and the general public on: Tuesday and Thursday - 9.30am - 12.30pm, and Saturday – 12.30pm to 3.30pm.  Access to the computers and the reader/printer is only available during these times.

However, financial members of the Branch have access to the books and microfiche at any time the Cleveland Library is open (Mon, Tue & Fri from 9am – 5pm, Wed & Thu from 9am – 7.30pm and Sat from 9am – 4pm).
 

Newsletter

The Branch newsletter, the Redland Researcher is produced quarterly and is available free to financial members. Each issue is available for casual purchase at $3.00. It contains executive and meeting details, notes from the editors, members’ stories, interest group details, recent acquisitions for the library, member’s interests, web research data and where to get your certificates. It is also swapped with other organisations, both local and overseas.

Projects

The Branch has begun a long term project to research burials at the Peel Island Lazaret cemetery, for which incomplete records exist. The research for the period from 1907 to 1940 is complete. Research for the period 1940-1959 is continuing through contact with known patients and staff, or their descendants. However, restrictions on publishing any outputs of the project have been applied by Queensland Health.

Other Information

The Magazine Interest Group circulates magazines, providing an abundance of information from the family history societies who produce the various publications. The more members we have contributing to the various FHS magazines, the more chance we have of finding that elusive ancestor.

The Branch promotes genealogy by having displays at events such as Scottish Sunday at Whepstead House, Heritage Week, Seniors Week, the Seniors Expo, the Queensland Highland Gathering, the Celtic day at Ormiston House, and any ethnic fairs or Cultural events held in our area. Our genealogy tutors work in conjunction with U3A and also lecture at hospitals, schools and retirement villages.

Contact Details

Postal Address: Redland Genealogical Society, PO Box 605, Cleveland Qld 4163

President: Les McFadzen Ph: (07) 3824 0825 & Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Secretary: Helen Veivers Ph: (07) 3206 3760 & Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Vice President: Kevin Hughes: Ph: (07) 3824 3533 & Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Group is always pleased to welcome new members, and if anyone is interested in learning more please contact Jeanne at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (07) 3488 2963, or Pat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (07) 3821 0948.