Redland Genealogical Society

11/11/2025

Our last proper meeting of the year is happening today at the Donald Simpson Centre and we are all looking forward to our Guest Speaker, Eve Terry, with the final topic of the year, National Archives of Australia – War Brides: Stories of Love and Adventure. Visitors are welcome to attend our meeting which is on at 12:15pm at the Donald Simpson Centre in Cleveland (Cnr Bloomfield and Russell Streets, Cleveland).

Not able to attend, have you seen our GRAs in the Genie Room (Cleveland Library)? They will be on duty at their regular times of 9:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well ast 12:30pm-3:30pm Saturday afternoon.

They will be happy to help you with any family tree questions you have. Our members certainly enjoy using the resources that we have in our Genie Room and our GRAs love helping others learn how to use them too.

So many stories to discover and myths to bust - or not. Your family's history is probably more interesting than you ever thought it would be. The only way to discover it that holds true for your family is to build your family tree and delve into their history. It could make a wonderful family project for the upcoming school holidays.

10/11/2025

Let us take time to remember those whose sacrifices helped us to live as freely as we do.

09/11/2025

Monday Murmerings:

On Wednesday our monthly meeting will be held in the Donald Simpson Community Centre (DSC) and our Guest Speaker will be Eve Terry, with her topic being, "National Archives of Australia – War Brides: Stories of Love and Adventure". Don't we all love a good love story! Our meeting will be commence at 12:15pm. Visitors are most welcome to attend.

This week, our GRAs will be on duty in the Genie Room (Cleveland Library) at their regular times of 9:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well ast 12:30pm-3:30pm Saturday afternoon.

They will be happy to help you with any family tree questions you have. Our members certainly enjoy using the resources that we have in our Genie Room and our GRAs love helping others learn how to use them too.

Remember it is getting closer to the Members Christmas Luncheon, and we need to confirm the numbers soon, so please confirm your bookings for this event. So members, remember, you can book and pay for the function online or at the this meeting. Please bring along any donations you have for the hamper to the meeting as well.

09/11/2025

As Aussies, we tend to focus on our Australian ancestors who served. We should remember that our distant rellies, still living in the old home countries also sacrificed on our behalf. Lest we forget.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission
We ensure those who died in service or conflict are commemorated so that they are remembered forever.
Read his story and many more.

https://www.cwgc.org/stories/

08/11/2025

Handy info.

👉FREE VIDEO * Researching your WWI ancestors
Watch this exclusive webinar, presented by Findmypast's expert genealogist Jen Baldwin, including case studies, an insight into using WW1 records, and viewers' questions. Also don't miss the free access to Findmypast's military records, until 13 November 2025. (Link in comments)

07/11/2025

As we draw nearer to Remberance Day, take a little time to learn more about what it meant to serve our country in times of war.

06/11/2025

Guess I am the one in my family who afflicted with this disease. Mind you I am not complaining one bit, that's the realm of all my other family members 😇🤣

So if you think you might have caught the bug, why not join our merry group of genealogists and family historians. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except December which is our member's Christmas function and January when we spend time with the living members of our families 😂😁❤🤶🎅

Or you could pop in and chat with our very friendly GRAs in our Genie Room at the Cleveland Library. They are usually there on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:;30am until 12:30pm, as well as Saturday afternoons from 12:30pm until 3:30pm.

05/11/2025

Some very good advice here.

Today is Ask a Conservator Day!
Got questions about how to care for your personal treasures at home? Whether it’s old family photos, kids’ artworks, VHS tapes, or a shelf of cherished books, we’re here to help.

Our conservators at State Library of Queensland have created a range of free guides to help you care for the items that matter most.

Want expert advice on something specific? You can also submit a question directly to our team.

Start exploring: https://qld.pulse.ly/biqp0yr6ca

Let’s keep Queensland’s stories safe for generations to come.

04/11/2025

OMG where has the year gone? So many DNA matches that don't make sense and need help working out where they fit into my family tree?

Have you seen our GRAs in the Genie Room (Cleveland Library)? They will be on duty at their regular times of 9:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well ast 12:30pm-3:30pm Saturday afternoon.

They will be happy to help you with any family tree questions you have. Our members certainly enjoy using the resources that we have in our Genie Room and our GRAs love helping others learn how to use them too.

So many stories to discover and myths to bust - or not. Your family's history is probably more interesting than you ever thought it would be. The only way to discover it that holds true for your family is to build your family tree and delve into their history. It could make a wonderful family project for the upcoming school holidays.

04/11/2025

Upcoming event for those interested in genealogy: RootsTech conference both in person attendance and online are available. Their website has a listing of all the topics. If you are thinking of attending, best to book early so you don't miss out.

A family history conference. An on-demand learning library. A way to grow closer to the people, places, and stories that matter most. RootsTech is all that and so much more. Join us as we celebrate together the joy of connection.

02/11/2025

Monday Murmerings:

Even though there are no special events on this week, our GRAs will be on duty in the Genie Room (Cleveland Library) at their regular times of 9:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well ast 12:30pm-3:30pm Saturday afternoon.

They will be happy to help you with any family tree questions you have. Our members certainly enjoy using the resources that we have in our Genie Room and our GRAs love helping others learn how to use them too.

The Management Committee are busy behind the scenes taking bookings for our December Members Christmas Luncheon and organising the hampers for the raffle. So members, remember, you can book and pay for the function online or at the November meeting. Please bring along any donations you have for the hamper to the meeting as well. Remember it is getting closer to the event an we need to confirm the numbers soon.

Our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday 12th November at 12:15pm. Visitors are most welcome to attend.

02/11/2025

How many of these events can you remember? Not all for sure but a couple at least.

ON THE DAY – 2nd November

1788 – A second settlement was established at Rose Hill, 23kms west of Sydney, which would later become Parramatta.

1840 – Construction of The Causeway across the Swan River in Perth began.

1877 – Victor Thomas Trumper, famous Australian batsman, was born in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Trumper was known as the most stylish and versatile batsman of the Golden Age of cricket, capable of playing match-winning innings on wet wickets his contemporaries found unplayable. Trumper was also a key figure in the foundation of rugby league in Australia. At a meeting on 8 August 1907 at Bateman's Crystal Hotel the NSW Rugby Football League was founded and Trumper was elected its first treasurer.

1883 – The Northern Rugby Union (later renamed Queensland Rugby Union) was formed at a meeting in Brisbane.

1903 – Manly Council (Sydney) rescinded its by-law prohibiting bathing in the ocean during daylight hours.

1907 – A film adaptation of Robbery Under Arms was released.

1922 – Qantas established its first regular passenger air service between Charleville and Cloncurry.

1934 – Ken Rosewall, champion tennis player, was born in Sydney. Rosewall won a record 23 tennis Majors, including 8 Grand Slam singles titles and, before the Open Era, a record 15 Pro Slam titles; overall, he reached a record 35 Major finals.

1962 – The first performance of the Australian Ballet Company in Sydney.

1971 – Sonia McMahon, wife of Prime Minister William McMahon, captured international attention when she wore a daring full-length dress, with a long slit down the sides revealing her legs, to a White House reception.

1981 – The Bank of NSW and the Commercial Bank of Australasia merged to form a new bank which commenced trading under the name of Westpac twelve months later.

2004 – Makybe Diva became the first mare in history to win back-to-back Melbourne Cups.

Pictured:
View of Governor’s House, Rosehill c 1798 (SLNSW)
Trumper c 1905 (Wiki)
P. J. McGinnis and a passenger in front of the Avro 504, the first aircraft purchased by QANTAS Ltd. (SLV)
Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall (SLV)