EVENTS
The Genealogical Society of Queensland conducts a program of events including classes, seminars, workshops and education sessions each year to provide our members and visitors with a wide variety of information on family history topics.
Our Special Interest Groups also hold meetings. Members of GSQ are welcome to attend.
See below on How to Book an Event
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Building the family story: maps and plans
Building the family story: maps and plans – insights into the history of our suburbs, streets, and homes.
Maps and plans which help build the family story and provide insights into where and how the family lived. Early maps showing first owners, real estate maps and housing plans can tell us more than we may realise about earlier generations.
Presenter:
Stephanie Ryan
Originally a high school teacher and teacher-librarian Stephanie Ryan joined the public library service in 1996. Her research has focused on the origins of Queenslanders, their paths to Australia, their experiences where they settled and their local communities. This has led her to indexing and research projects, as well as presentations shedding light on their stories. It has made her aware of the diversity of Queensland, a place distinguished by having its capital city in the south-east corner of the State. It is approximately 2½ thousand kilometres from Brisbane to the tip of Queensland and 13 hundred kilometres from Brisbane to Cameron Corner where the borders of Queensland, the Northern Territory and South Australia meet. A significant part of her job is appreciating the differences this makes for those outside Brisbane and the ribbon development near it. This presentation is an attempt to show the history of a part of the State of which many would not be conscious much less realise its astonishing background and how it has come to terms with it. This story is part of a patchwork of surprising tales of scattered small towns across long distances which prosper, fail or transform, sometimes dramatically, without many Queenslanders, Australians or others being aware of it. This framework of interest has been a fascinating part of her library work in an area of the world she loves (except for the heat).
TICKETS
$21 for GSQ and for QFHS/Affiliate members after applying the discount code
$31 for Non-members
Tickets will close at 8am Saturday 4th July 2026
The link is included in your registration payment – Please make sure you retain this.
This event will be recorded and registrants will be able to view the recording for the following month.
QFHS and any GSQ Affiliate/Corporate members you will be required to put in the code given to you to use. This will then action the discount for you. (please contact your secretary if you do not know it. It is NOT your membership number)
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How to book an Education Event
If you are a GSQ member you need to Sign In to purchase a ticket.
If you are a QFHS member, an Affiliate or Corporate of GSQ, you must enter the code you have obtained from your secretary into the requested area in order to receive the discount.
Payment Types
Credit/Debit Card:
Can be used online, in person at GSQ or via telephone.
Direct Bank Transfer: Offline
Transfer funds to GSQ’s bank account – details are provided at the time of booking.
Cash: Offline
In person at GSQ
By phone: Offline
Telephone GSQ on 07 3349 6072 during opening hours for EFTPOS credit card payment. BUT you must complete the Online Registration form.
(Payment must received at least 2 days from booking the event)
Remember:
For all courses, bookings are essential and must be completed Online.
Also, please note that the GSQ education program is prepared many months in advance. Occasionally, changes need to be made due to circumstances which are out of GSQ’s control.
Please check the GSQ website Events for up to date information.