In addition to working part time as a Senior Reference Archivist at Queensland State Archives (QSA), I also enjoy doing historical research in my spare time, and have strong interests in both family and local history. About three years ago, I started researching the lives of the men who were listed on the Banyo World […]
Stumbling block or stepping stone: researching the Boyneside Soldier Settlement and success factors in World War I soldier settlement
There’s nothing better than a day at the Queensland State Archives (QSA). I have been delving into their records for a number of years for family history research, and have unearthed some fascinating stories in unexpected places. In 2013 I undertook a major research project as partial fulfilment of the requirements of a Graduate Diploma […]
Who’s your mob?
If you want to find out about where you come from, the Community and Personal Histories team can help. The team can help you use records to research your family and personal history, or help you with other information such as confirming dates of birth, for you, or older relatives. The Community and Personal Histories […]
First World War casualty records revealed
By Adrian Harrison, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, guest blogger Few people realise that the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) holds comprehensive death registrations for a large number of service men and women¹ who enlisted in Queensland and died while on active duty during both world wars. Only the registries in South […]