Redland Genealogical Society

30/11/2025

Monday murmurings

It will soon be Christmas and our year of activities is drawing to an end. Our GRAs will still be on duty this week at their regular times in the Genie Room in the Cleveland Library (Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm and Saturdays 12:30pm-3:30pm.

Why not start the festive season with a fantastic hobby?

28/11/2025

If only! Don't forget our GRAs are still on hand on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning from 9:30am until 12:30pm as well as Saturday afternoons from 12:30pm until 3:30pm to help you find those elusive ancestors and hopefully reveal a few interesting family stories.

26/11/2025

Quick reminder that our Writing Interest Group is meeting today at 1:30pm in the Elders Room at the Cleveland Library. What a great project it would be to write a story about your family's history.

23/11/2025

Monday Murmerings

Time is ticking and Christmas will soon be upon us as will the school holidays. Now is a great opportunity to start a new project on your own or as a family, to build your family tree and discover your family's history.

This week sees our Writing Interest Group meet for their final session of the year. They always find interesting topics to help us improve our writing skills. If you are interested in joining in, they will be meeting in the Elders Room at the Cleveland Library at 1:30pm on Wednesday 26th November.

Our GRAs will be on hand in our Genie Room, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30am until 12:30pm as well as Saturday afternoon from 12:30pm until 3:30pm. Our Genie Room is located in the Cleveland Library behind the Local History Section.

It won't be long before our GRAs take a much needed break before Christmas, to enjoy spending time with family and friends. So now is the ideal time to talk to them in the Genie Room to find out how you start your family tree.

21/11/2025

It's hot out there and lovely and cool in the library. Maybe I should head into the Genie Room and let the ancestors entertain me. Luckily the members can go into the Genie Room whenever the Cleveland Libray is open.

Not a member? You are welcome to come and visit when the GRAs are on duty in our Genie Room at the Cleveland Library from 9:30am until 12:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings as well as 12:30pm until 3:30pm on Saturday afternoons.

You never know, you might just discover why we are so passionate about our family history research.

20/11/2025

One way of sparking interest in the family tree!

19/11/2025

For those who like a cemetery walk or want more understanding of our cemeteries in Brisbane and surroumdind areas consider joining this walk.

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Step into South Brisbane Cemetery for Kurilpa & the Cemetery – a guided afternoon tour revealing the curious, heartfelt and surprising lives of those who once called Kurilpa (now West End, South Brisbane, and Highgate Hill) home.

With local historian Paul Granville as your guide, you’ll encounter individuals whose lives reflect the spirit and transformation of Brisbane’s inner south – from runaway sailors to pioneering authors, and scandalous breakaways to soft drink royalty.

18/11/2025

Are you feeling Christmasie yet? By now we are being lulled by carols and other festive tunes in the shopping centres. So are you strugglling to get a gift for that family historian you know? Why not a gift voucher for a year's membership to our very supportive society? Have a chat with our GRAs about it.

The GRAs will be in our Genie Room at the Cleveland Library from 9:30am until 12:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings as well as 12:30pm until 3:30pm on Saturday afternoons.

18/11/2025

Members please don't forget to book for our Christmas Lunch function. Talk to the GRAs or a management committee member. It is always a fun event. Secret Santa, raffles, lovely meal abd great company. A fitting end to the year's activities.

16/11/2025

Monday Murmerings:

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 if you haven't already done so.

16/11/2025

An event coming up. Our City has some interesting history worth finding out about.

Discover Local Stories Brought to Life 📖✨

Join us at Redlands Coast Museum for a fascinating Show ’n’ Tell: Highlighting History — a special floor talk where local self-published authors bring our region’s history to life!

Explore surprising facts, uncover untold stories, and gain fresh perspectives on the Redlands Coast’s rich past.

🗓️ Tuesday, 25 November
🕤 Arrival: 9:45 AM | Talk: 10:00–11:30 AM
☕ Includes morning tea & general museum entry

Bring a friend or come along solo — every visit highlights a new corner of history waiting to be discovered.

👉 Book your tickets now redlandscoastmuseum.org.au/events

14/11/2025

Looking for a project to keep the family busy, or yourself, during the school holidays? Why not start building your family tree?

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.

There is the added benefit of learning new skills and refining your research and project skills, all useful attributes. Plus it helps keep our brains active. Now what could be better than doing something entertaining at the same time?

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.