BOOKSHOP SPECIAL FOR OCTOBER
Glorious Exploring Tasmania in 1914 by Margaret Deacon
Glorious is the story woven around the diary of Margaret’s grandmother; Lizzie wrote during her holiday to Tasmania in 1914 with friends and her mother. It provides a charming insight into a gentler era when trains, steamboats and horse-drawn vehicles governed the life of the patient traveller. Detailed research expanded on Lizzie’s journey which took her to the peak of Mt Wellington, the Mount Lyell mines and Port Arthur Convict Settlement (Carnarvon).
AGM
Annual General Meeting.
The Genealogical Society of Queensland is holding the Annual General Meeting on the 10 October 2020 @ Mt Gravatt Progress Hall, 1873 Logan Road, Upper Mt Gravatt starting at 10:00 am. The venue has a limit of 43 under the COVID rules and therefore we urge you to book if you are attending. This can keep track of numbers and names. People are urged not to attend if unwell. To book your place at the AGM, Book here
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ANNUAL SEMINAR
Exploring Irish Ancestry
Be part of our Annual Seminar:Exploring our Irish Ancestry on Saturday 24th October between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm followed by a Q & A live session with John Grenham and Chris Paton. This is a virtual Event via Zoom. Download the complete 2 page brochure here Don't miss out on this world class full day seminar to learn about Irish genealogy from renowned Irish specialists. Find out how you can access Irish records online and what is available at various repositories. This will be an exciting day of family history exploration and Q & A opportunities. To book your place at the seminar, Book Here
COVID
GSQ COVID-19 revised opening hours
The management of GSQ has decided to continue with the opening of the centre at Wishart for limited hours. The centre will be open from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM each Tuesday and Thursday, and from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturdays. These hours will apply until further notice. There will be 8 people allowed at the computers. Anyone who wants to attend must email Claire at secretary@gsq.org.au to book a session. GSQ will be following the QLD government guidelines for a library. In order to meet the requirements the the number of people is limited and all social distancing and hygiene rules apply.
MEMBERSHIP
On line genealogy databases.
One of the benefits of membership of GSQ, is access to all the main online genealogy databases. We have arranged for all members to have access to these databases via this website. There are a few conditions but once you sign on as a member, you can access them here.You will have access to Biographical Database of Australia, The Genealogist, Find my Past and Roots Ireland.
MyGSQ
MyGSQ is a dedicated site containing unique records and is only available to GSQ members. Log into MyGSQ through the GSQ Login/Logout and you can search the unique record collections such as the index to pedigree charts and funeral director's records. You can also view other members' interest areas.
Resource Centre
The GSQ Resource Centre provides members and visitors with access to a number of computer-based paid sites such as Ancestry and Find My Past. The Centre also holds published reference material and special collections covering Australia and other countries.
Opening hours and closures
Find out about GSQ’s regular opening hours, planned closures and transport options.
GSQ Blog
Read the latest articles on the Blog to see what's happening in the world of family history. You can also view the images in the GSQ gallery and perhaps share your photos.
Support GSQ
GSQ relies on volunteers and other supporters to provide the best services it can for members and visitors. Without dedicated supporters, GSQ would not continue to exist. Find out how you can become a volunteer or provide other support to GSQ.
eNews
Published monthly, eNews is the best way to stay up to date with what is happening in the world of family history and at GSQ. You can read past eNews and you don’t have to be a member to receive eNews so sign up today!