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40 years of GSQ!

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From the GSQ Archives 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Genealogical Society of Queensland.  During the course of this year, items about its formation will be published on the blog, highlighting key milestones over the last 40 years. The first edition of the journal, Generation, was published in March 1979 as Volume 1, No 1. There were six Chapters at this time  – Ipswich, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and Rockhampton. Most of the Chapters submitted a … Continue reading

Mapping the parishes of England

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Parish records are the main source for information when your UK family history research extends back beyond the period covered by civil registration which started in England and Wales in July 1837 and the census which was conducted on 6 June 1841. Parish records can often be a rich source of information, but sometimes it’s a major challenge to find the actual parish where your ancestors were baptised or married. Maps are an invaluable resource in situating their lives within … Continue reading

All the fun of the Fair

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GSQs Family History Fair to be precise. August is Family History Month and GSQ decided to hold a Family History Fair. Saturday 5 August was the chosen day for the Fair. August in Brisbane is renowned for cold weather and westerly winds. The Exhibition, or Ekka, is held in August and is regarded as an incredible breeding ground for germs imparting colds and flu. Our previous Fair in February 2016, shortly after our move to Stackpole Street, Wishart, had been on a cold, … Continue reading

Changes at GSQ Blog

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Dear Readers There will be some changes at GSQs blog for the next few months. Two of our regular bloggers, Helen Smith and Geraldine Lee, have stepped aside from blogging for GSQ for different reasons. Until two new bloggers are appointed, several members of GSQ have volunteered to do guest posts. Look out for these guest bloggers whose posts will start to appear at the end of this month. Joan Reik and I will continue on our usual Mondays. We … Continue reading

Evidence and citation: proving your research

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Attendees at GSQs mini-seminar on 1 July 2017 enjoyed two presentations on the broad topic of proving your research. Dr Jennifer Harrison, GSQs patron, took us through the Sherlock Holmes method of sleuthing. She used a wide range of quotes from Sherlock Holmes’ stories to illustrate her points: it’s essential to research in depth, document what you find, and analyse the results. She emphasised that it was vital “never to assume”, but to search for evidence. Keen observation can reveal … Continue reading