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Added at 10am, 23.05.13 by Saadia Thomson-Dwyer

Crime & Punishment seminar at Carindale - 28.06.13, 11:30am

Crime and Punishment records for historians - following on from the popular Murder at the Archives seminar which focused on serious crime, this Queensland State Archives seminar takes a look at other records dealing with the 'lighter side' of  crime and focuses on less serious petty crimes and misdemeanours and their punishment in Queensland.

 

The talk includes school, court, police and other fascinating historical records such as the St Helena prisoner records from the 1830's. From fines to floggings discover how your ancestors broke the law and what punishment was meted out. An experienced archivist will present the talk and be available to ask family history questions relating to the seminar topic.

 

 For bookings contact the Carindale Library:  07 3403 8888

 

Carindale Library is located in the Homemaker Centre, Carindale

Time: 11:30am

Date: Fri 28th Jun, 2013

Location: Carindale Library, Westfield Shopping Centre

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

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Added at 10am, 23.05.13 by Saadia Thomson-Dwyer

Family History at Qld State Archives Seminar - 20.06.13, 10:00am

Sandgate Library is hosting a seminar on resources available relating to local and family history records and resources at Queensland State Archives.

An experienced archivist will present the seminar at the library.

For bookings contact:  07 3667 6022

 Location: Seymour Street, Sandgate  

Time: 10:00am

Date: Thu 20th Jun, 2013

Location: Sandgate Library

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

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Added at 10am, 23.05.13 by Saadia Thomson-Dwyer

Our Own Piece of Dirt - Real Estate records seminar - 19.06.13, 2:00pm

Cleveland library (Redland Library Service) is hosting a seminar on town real estate records to be presented by an experienced Archivist from Queensland State Archives.  

The seminar looks at the variety of town real estate records available in the Queensland State Archives collection and explores the information available that relate to family history and those interested in tracing the history of their home or block of land. Examples of historic records are included in the seminar.

 

To book contact the library on: 07 3829 8576

 

Redland Library is located at: Cnr Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland 

Time: 2:00pm

Date: Wed 19th Jun, 2013

Location: Cleveland Library

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

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Added at 10am, 23.05.13 by Saadia Thomson-Dwyer

Archives Search Seminar - 18.06.13, 10:00am

This seminar provides researchers with an introduction to our searchable catalogue ArchivesSearch which can be accessed online or in the Public Search Room at Queensland State Archives.    Entry is free.   To book, please call 07 3131 7777 or email info@archives.qld.gov.au.

Time: 10:00am

Date: Tue 18th Jun, 2013

Location: 435 Compton Rd, Runcorn

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

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Added at 10am, 23.05.13 by Saadia Thomson-Dwyer

The Bunker and other war related records Seminar - 12.06.13, 1:30pm

Caboolture Library is hosting the bunker seminar which highlighst some of the records from the Queensland State Archives collection which document Queensland’s interaction with the events of World War I and World War II. The seminar will also examine some of the records relating to the WWII bunker located during excavations in the Brisbane CBD.

 

For bookings please contact: 07 5433 2000

 

The library is located at: 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 

Time: 1:30pm

Date: Wed 12th Jun, 2013

Location: Caboolture Hub

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

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Added at 10am, 23.05.13 by Saadia Thomson-Dwyer

Murder at the Archives seminar - Caboolture District - 12.06.13, 10:00am

Burpengary Library is hosting a Murder at the Archive seminar presented by one of Queensland State Archives experienced archivists. This informative semianr explores the darker side fo society looking at police, court and prison records relating to serious crimes such as murder and manslaughter. Examples of historic records relating to the Gatton Murders, a Kingaroy crime of passion and a Brisbane murder suicide are included.

For bookings contact: 07 3888 5366

The library is located at: 121 Station Road, Burpengary  Qld   4505

Time: 10:00am

Date: Wed 12th Jun, 2013

Location: Burpengary Library

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

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Added at 9am, 23.05.13 by Saadia Thomson-Dwyer

On the job – Trades and Professions in Queensland - 11.06.13, 10:00am

Inala Library is hosting On  the Job - trades and professions in Queensland seminar.

 

This is an image rich seminar presented by an experienced archivist looks at the variety of records and images from the Queensland State Archives collection and explores the information available that relates employment, trades and professions in Queensland. Examples of historic records are included in the seminar.

 

To make bookings contact Inala Library on  3403 2205.

 

Inala Library is located in the Inala Civic Centre.

Time: 10:00am

Date: Tue 11th Jun, 2013

Location: Corsair Avenue, Inala

My website is: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

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Added at 4pm, 21.05.13 by nadia razzhigaeva

Did you cruise on the Kookaburra Queen in the last 25 years?

Dear Nnub, 

I work for the Kookaburra River Queens and This year we are celebrating the 25th birthday of one of our boats, Kookaburra Queen II. This coincides with the 25th anniversary of the World Expo 88, where KQII first sailed the Brisbane River.

We have recently noticed that we are not a part of most of the major public archives here in Brisbane and in Queensland. In order to fix this and to celebrate our 25th Birthday, we would like the public to help us with gathering any photos, stories and memorabilia that feature our boat. These can be related to Expo 88, family outings on the boat, weddings, school formals and even first dates! 

We would like to get Brisbane citizens involved in our campaign as much as possible, so we can reminisce together. Any assistance would be much appreciated! 

Thanks very much, 
Nadia
Marketing Co-ordinator
Kookaburra River Queens

My email is: moc.liamg@aveagihzzar.aidan

My address is:

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Added at 2pm, 20.05.13 by Myles Sinnamon - SLQ

"Navigating our business history" symposium at SLQ

 

The State Library of Queensland will host a symposium for historians, business leaders, educators and researchers, Navigating our business history on 19 June 2013 .

The symposium will be an opportunity to open up discussion around the important role of Queensland business history in the broader historical context of Queensland and Australia.

The symposium will challenge participants to consider and discuss the impact and influence of Queensland’s business history on our cultural, economic and social landscape.     

Designed for historians, business leaders, researchers, students, educators, librarians, and those working with their own business stories and heritage collections, the symposium will feature keynote addresses from Professor Geoffrey Bolton AO, distinguished Australian historian and author, and Dr David Allison, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.  Each keynote will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by renowned Australian journalist and broadcaster Geraldine Doogue.

For further information regarding this event and bookings please consult the following webpage - http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/about-us/media-releases/2013/navigating-our-business-history

 

 

 

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Added at 2pm, 14.05.13 by Gregory Cope

Radio in Australia the first National Wireless Network!

The National Archives is holding a free seminar looking at the history of the development of Radio in Australia and a national wireless network.  Thanks to the Section 51(v) of the Australian Constitution the Commonwealth Government has the power to legislate/regulate all forms of communications in Australia.  The development of Radio was initially slow to get off the ground in Australia and there was reluctance until Andrew Fisher had plans for nation building which included a costal wireless network for Defence.  Radio was first used to relay moss code messages, voices and then photographs.  Finally by 1932, the Commonwealth nationalised the Australian Broadcasting Company and the Australian Broadcasting Commission was formed, but this is just a small part of the story!  The National Archives hold many records relating to development of Government, Commercial and Amateur Radio in Australia. 

The free seminar is being held at the Brisbane office of the Archives: 

National Archives of Australia

16 Corporate Drive

CANNON HILL  QLD  4170 

Wednesday 15 May and also on Saturday 18 May 2013 from 10.00am to approx. 11.30, morning tea is provided. 

Plenty of parking on site, also short walk to Cannon Hill Railway Station. 

For bookings or further information please contact: Greg Cope on (07) 3249-4224   

Gregory Cope

Director

Queensland State Office

National Coordination

National Archives of Australia

16 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

PO Box 552, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

t +61 7 3249 4224 f +61 7 3399 6589 

m 0400 753 854

e  gregory.cope@naa.gov.auwww.naa.gov.au

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Added at 12pm, 11.05.13 by Bribie Island Seaside Museum

Style and Grace

Style and Grace

Until Sunday, 7 July 2013

Flowing fabric, elegant beading and matching accessories, Style and Grace showcases the clothing people wore for special occasions from the 1910s to the 1970s.

 

Featuring key pieces from different time periods from the 1910s to the 1970s which reflect the clothing people wore when they dressed up to attend a dance, church, the cinema, shopping or a trip on the excursion boats.

 

We hope you enjoy some of the fabulous pieces from the Moreton Bay Regional Council Museum textile collection.

 

Bribie Island Seaside Museum   

1 South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island.

Open: Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm

Free Entry

Ph 3408 0007

Email: seaside.museum@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

 

My email is: ua.vog.dlq.yabnoterom@muesum.edisaes

My address is: 1 South Esplanade Bongaree QLD 4507

My phone number is: (07)34080007

My website is: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Categories: Museums

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Added at 12pm, 11.05.13 by Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

The Heritage Talks

10am

  

10 JULY 2013

Jo Besley, 2009 Churchill recipient

From Churchill to Cherbourg Connecting communities with their culture.

 

Morning tea supplied. Please book for catering purposes. Phone 3285 7213 or email museum.pinerivers@moretonbay. qld.gov.au for more information

My email is: ua.vog.dlq.yabnoterom@hcnyl.eiram

My address is: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside QLD 4503

My phone number is: (07) 3285 7213

My website is: http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/pinerivers-museum

Categories: Aboriginal, Museums

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Added at 12pm, 11.05.13 by Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

The Heritage Talks

10am

 

12 JUNE 2013

Julie Arye, Integrated Pathology Centre and Jim Nixon, Marks Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History Medical Collections, global health issues and recent research

 

Morning tea supplied. Please book for catering purposes. Phone 3285 7213 or email museum.pinerivers@moretonbay. qld.gov.au for more information

My email is: ua.vog.dlq.yabnoterom@hcnyl.eiram

My address is: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside QLD 4503

My phone number is: (07) 3285 7213

My website is: http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/pinerivers-museum

Categories: Museums

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Added at 12pm, 11.05.13 by Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

The Antipodean Steampunk Show

Sunday 21 April to Sunday 26 May 2012

The Antipodean Steampunk Show

 

Steampunk is a new craft-based movement that is taking the world by storm. It merges an 18th century aesthetic with scientific invention, salvage and new technology.  This exhibition demonstrates how Steampunk aesthetics can be fantastically applied to artistic media including photography, fashion and sculpture. Many of the objects on display are handcrafted from classic materials such as iron, wood and polished brass.  This is an artisan touring exhibition.

 

My email is: ua.vog.dlq.yabnoterom@hcnyl.eiram

My address is: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside QLD 4503

My phone number is: (07) 3285 7213

My website is: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/pinerivers-museum

Categories: Museums

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Added at 12pm, 11.05.13 by Redcliffe Museum

Bicentenary Pageant Anniversary - 08.06.13, 10:30am

Saturday, 8 June 10:30am

Salute Australia was a momentous Australian bicentenary celebration.  Come along and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the pageant, hear from the organisers of the event and relive the magic as you watch the pageant 25 years on.

 

Redcliffe Museum

75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

Free Entry

Ph: 3883 1898

Email: redcliffe.museum@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

 

Time: 10:30am

Date: Sat 8th Jun, 2013

Location: Redcliffe Museum

My email is: ua.vog.dlq.yabnoterom@muesum.effilcder

My address is: 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe QLD 4020

My phone number is: (07)3883 1898

My website is: http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Categories: Museums

Tagged: events

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Added at 11am, 09.05.13 by Myles Sinnamon - SLQ

Diary returns to Australia after 150 years

This diary is an account of Tom Bird’s experiences, observations and thoughts recorded on board the ship Sultana during a voyage from England to Australia in 1862. The ship sailed from Plymouth and reached Moreton Bay, Queensland 90 days later on the 31st October.

Having arrived at his destination, found lodgings and taken up employment he resumed writing the diary and recorded details of his daily life and work in Brisbane, from the 1st January to the 16th January 1863. He added the date 17th January clearly intending to continue the diary but at this point something happened….

http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/jol/2013/04/15/new-accession-return-of-diary-to-australia-after-one-hundred-and-fifty-years-in-england/

 

1 Comment

Clearly 1862-1863, the fellow died in 1881 so why has it been tagged WW1 and war and under categories World War I.

Blog has tagged it under Diaries, new accessions and Sultana.

NNub tags might mistakenly lead people in a wrong direction if they are seeking WWI material, that's all. Fantastic diary!!!

Comment added 9am, Wednesday 15th May 13 by "Saadia Thomson-Dwyer"

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