Category Archives: photographs

Find and use State Library of Queensland digitised images.

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The right image carries a powerful message and most researchers are looking for one to enrich the meaning of their story. In recent years there has been a surge in digitisation of a diverse range of pictures at State Library to achieve that. Many are free of copyright restrictions and high resolution copies can be downloaded for use; in this case, just acknowledge State Library. It is also possible to expand the quality of the content and its depth by … Continue reading

Old photos from a Northern Territory cattle station.

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On 22 July 2020, I was watching an edition of the ABC program The Drum,  hosted by Ellen Fanning.  One of the topics that night was the importance of understanding our own personal histories in relation to Aboriginal history in Australia and the need to be aware and take the time and effort to understand what role we played and/or our ancestors played. Truth-telling is fundamental to broader community understanding. In this context Ellen Fanning spoke about her own family … Continue reading

Short on time?

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By Tiggy Johnson.   I’m always wondering whether I can use a short period of time effectively for genealogy, so I was pretty happy to see this article come up during the week. You may have already seen it if you keep an eye on GSQ’s Facebook page.   Mostly, I’m keen to use time during my lunch break at work effectively so, as much as I like the idea of the writer’s first tip – scanning and labelling photographs … Continue reading

Treasures in the Trove – September 2015

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By Lyndall Maag.   Assume – as genealogists, we are told not to, but to prove all our assertions by rigorous application of solid genealogical methodology.  Assumptions – we are told not to make them, but to back up our claims and cite our sources.  What, however, could possibly happen if we did, in fact, challenge some of our most basic genealogical assumptions?    For instance, what actually constitutes a family tree chart?  What content, layout, format should be included, … Continue reading

Photograph

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By Tiggy Johnson. This time I wanted to share one of my poems that I think is fitting for this time of year, when we’re all thinking about loved ones, especially those we’ve lost.   Photograph for Nana   I would like to have known you before you served in the RAAF when your parents were alive before you married             divorced             had kids                         watched one die. I would like to have seen you smile like this more … Continue reading