The Genealogical Society of Queensland conducts a program of events including classes, seminars, workshops and education sessions each year to provide our members and visitors with a wide variety of information on family history topics.
Our Special Interest Groups also hold meetings. Members of GSQ are welcome to attend.
See below on How to Book an Event
Let’s refresh our approach to “doing family history” and the many activities it involves. In this talk, we’ll explore key concepts that can help improve our research process, like understanding the differences between research goals, research plans, and research questions. … Continue reading →
Fleur will bring us a presentation on a new way of storing your family tree and related photos and documents online that is interactive and can easily be shared with family members. Store your family history and your own story … Continue reading →
Presenter: Hilda Maclean Dr Hilda Maclean has been investigating cemeteries for over 40 years. In 2007, she received a Churchill Fellowship to study visitor education programs in heritage cemeteries in England, Scotland and Paris. Hilda's research projects have … Continue reading →
TheGenealogist is a subscription database of which GSQ has two seats. This is also available via MyGSQ for our members to use from home as well as at the GSQ Resource Centre. It uses a MasterSearch which can help you … Continue reading →
The intention is to use specific examples of problematic family research to identify where the gaps and inconsistencies in family information are, consider why these might be a problem and find tools to reveal the family story. Presenter: Stephanie … Continue reading →
Presenter: Dr Jennifer Harrison Dr Jennifer Harrison is a research adviser with the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at The University of Queensland. Her experience over a generation as Queensland Researcher for the Australian Dictionary of … Continue reading →
By exploring the places where our ancestors lived, worked, played and died we can add depth to their stories. In this session we will explore a range of resources and institutions that will help us learn about places, both physical … Continue reading →
Genealogists tend to get very excited about new records and sources they come across in their research. So much so that they grab a quick copy, download it to default folders, and move on to the next item without thoroughly … Continue reading →
This case study focuses on Private Hugh Moran in the AIF who was captured in Libya in 1941, imprisoned as a POW in Italy until 1943, when he was moved to a German Stalag in current-day Poland. He, and others, … Continue reading →
In 1850, the Emigrant became the second ship to bring government-assisted free settlers directly from the UK to Moreton Bay. Tragically, typhus broke out on board, killing many of the travellers. The remainder were quarantined in dreadful conditions on Stradbroke … Continue reading →
On the Events Calendar find the event.
If you are a GSQ member you need to click on the Sign In.
Put in your email and password that you use to Sign In to your MembershipWorks personal portal.
The GSQ Member selection is at the top of the list. Select 1 for the quantity of tickets you require. Do not use the other boxes unless you are an Affiliate/Corporate Member of from QFHS as they have been given a special code to obtain a discount.
The program should automatically fill in your personal details into the boxes requiring information. If it does not then please enter all that is required.
If you are intending to pay by a Bank Transfer or at GSQ by Cash or EFTPOS – please make sure it is a Yes in the box asking the question.
If you are not paying by Bank Transfer, please make sure it is a No.
If you are paying by Bank Transfer or at GSQ just Click in the spot where the Bank Account details are and press Register.
If you are paying by Credit Card, put your name, credit card number, and expiration date in the boxes. Once those have been entered the provision for the CVC on your card will become visible. All of these details must be entered and then press Register.
You will be sent an email, straight away, with a copy of your registration to the event.
You must keep this registration as it has the link on it to attend the Zoom meeting.
Credit Card:
Can be used online, in person at GSQ or via telephone.
Direct Bank Transfer: Offline
Transfer the funds to GSQ using GSQ’s bank details provided at the time of booking.
(Payment must received at least 2 days from booking the event)
Cash: Offline
In person at GSQ
By phone: Offline
Telephone GSQ on 07 3349 6072 during opening hours for EFTPOS credit card payment. BUT you must complete the Online Registration form.
In person: Offline
Come into GSQ and have a library assistant help you complete the Online Registration you have chosen.
Remember:
For all courses, bookings are essential and must be completed Online.
Also, please note that the GSQ education program is prepared many months in advance. Occasionally, changes need to be made due to circumstances which are out of GSQ’s control.
Please check the GSQ website Events for up to date information.
