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being held by the Genealogical Society of Queensland. We will also publicise
events held by other organisations which we feel you may be interested in.
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PRESENTATION:
The Holdings of the GSQ Resource Centre: What’s in it for you,
Where to Find it, What is it and How to use it in the search for your
Family History . A two hour presentation will be offered
on this topic on two occasions – the first on Saturday, July
5, from 9.30 until 11.30 am, and the second on Monday, July 21
from 10.00 am until 12 Noon, at 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane.
Class Presenter
is Elaine Lucas and the cost is $5.
Bookings are essential and can
be made by contacting GSQ by email on gsq1@optusnet.com.au or
by phoning the Library on 3891 5085, during office hours.
GSQ participates in National Trust Heritage Week 10-17 May 2008
The theme is "Coming to Queensland": who were the people
that came, why they came, how they got here and what they did when
they arrived. GSQ will be participating again this year and will be
holding an open day at the Fisher Street Library from 9:00am to 12:00noon
on Saturday 17 May. Members and non-members alike are welcome to come
to the Library to check out our resources and learn more about tracing
your family history. No need to book, volunteers will be available
throughout the morning to help.
Bayside Branch of GSQ is holding an Open Day at their Resource Room
at Moreton Bay Environment Centre, Charlotte Street, Wynnum on Wednesday 14 May from 9.30 - 12 noon. Members will be in attendance to offer
any help.
Saturday 17th May between 9am - 2pm GSQ Bayside Branch in conjunction
with the Wynnum Library is participating in an event with the theme "Living
Local: Lytton to Lota". Bayside Branch will have their own stall
with a display of what they offer and some books by local members.
We look forward to meeting you!
GSQ, in collaboration with Creative Memories, is pleased to announce
a presentation exclusively for GSQ members
Photo and Memorabilia Solutions
On Saturday 24 May, the Genealogy Society of Queensland will be hosting
a Photo & Memorabilia Solutions Presentation. This is an opportunity
for our members to see and understand the photo and memorabilia
solutions that Creative Memories has to offer. Whether you are
looking for an appropriate way to organise your genealogy project
materials or present them, Maria Kearney of Creative Memories will
outline the solutions available and provide one-on-one assistance.
The presentation, including a break for morning tea will commence
at 9.00 am for 9.30, and finish no later than 11.45 am. We would
appreciate a gold coin donation at the door to assist with catering
for the morning tea. However, it will be important to know numbers,
so please call GSQ on 3891 5085 or email to register your attendance!
History Queensland’s 6th
Biennial Family and Local History Fair
The 2008 History Queensland Family and Local History Fair will be
held on Sunday, 1st June at the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. Sponsored by
the Queensland State Archives, this year’s theme is “One
Hundred and fifty years on – celebrating Queensland’. This
theme is of special significance as a wide range of organisations get
set to celebrate Queensland’s 150th anniversary in 2009. GSQ
will have a stall at the Fair. For more information visit: www.historyqueensland.org.au/Fairs.htm.
GSQ’S Annual Seminar
Mark the date for the Annual Seminar in your diary. Saturday
16 August from 9am to 4pm. We are organising a range of interesting speakers
and more details will be published in June.
GSQ receives grant from Community Gambling Benefit Fund
The Queensland Government’s Gambling Community
Benefit Fund has provided $15,970, plus GST, to the Genealogical Society
of Queensland for the purchase of computing equipment, including desktop
computers, a laptop computer, data projector and a laserjet printer.
GSQ is delighted to acknowledge this support and will be organising an event
early in 2008 to showcase the new equipment as well as arranging training
for members in its use.
GSQ, in collaboration with Creative Memories, is pleased
to announce
a class exclusively for GSQ members
CREATIVE MEMORIES - GETTING STARTED
CLASS
The Creative Memories “Getting Started Class” scheduled
for 17 November 2007 unfortunately had to be cancelled. We aim to reschedule
this class in early 2008. Watch this site for details.
