Queensland's First Genealogical Society
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Members are encouraged to become actively involved in one or more of the many projects that the Society undertakes from time to time. These projects are for the purpose of creating resources for the Society by collating and compiling some of the vast amounts of local knowledge and history. These resources when produced for sale in book, microfiche or computer format provide funds for additional research resources for the Society.
As many of the projects are ongoing new data is constantly being added and it is advisable to check the resources from time to time. The Society is most appreciative of the time and effort that the volunteer Members of the Society put into the various Projects. Index to BDM Notices from The Queensland TimesA computer database of the Birth, Death and Marriage notices as published in Ipswich's The Queensland Times, other Ipswich district newspapers. The Notices are being retained and filed in book format. (Ongoing project) Index to BDM Notices from The Courier MailA computer database of the Birth, Death and Marriage notices as published in the Brisbane's The Courier Mail. (Ongoing project) Members' InterestCompilation of names, dates and places that are being researched by the members. (Ongoing project) Obituaries and BiographiesCollation of obituaries and biographies of people associated with Ipswich and districts. (Ongoing project) Who - What - WhereCollation of miscellaneous local history articles, from various sources, relating to people, places and events. (Ongoing project) Mine Workers MusterLittle is known of the history of the original convict limestone quarry workers. Equally there appears to be little known of the pioneer miners of coal and metalliferous fields in the Ipswich district. To recognise the contribution that these workers gave to the district, many of whom lost their life in the process, the Society commenced the Mine Workers Muster in 1989 by collecting relevant information about the mineworkers who worked in the area, including people still working in the mines. It is a computer databased compilation of all mineworkers including the miners, owners, managers or anyone else associated with the Ipswich district mines. The database includes names, dates of birth, death and marriages for the workers and their spouses as well as their work details.
If you have family, or know of others, who have worked in the local mining industry, and wish to submit genealogical and work details for the Mine Worker, please complete and mail a Mine Workers Muster form to the Secretary. By submitting a Mine Workers Muster form the details will be added to the thousands of names presently in the database. Your contribution to the Mine Workers Muster will create a great resource for all researchers with interests in the mines and of the workers. (Ongoing project)
Click here to download a Mine Workers Muster form. Railway Workers MusterThe Railway Workers Muster also gives recognition to the many thousands of workers who contributed to the success of the railways and Ipswich. The Railway Workers Muster is a computer-based compilation of all railway workers in the Ipswich district. The database includes names, dates of birth, death and marriages for the workers and their spouses as well as their work details.
If you have family, or know of others, who have worked on the Railways in Queensland, and wish to submit genealogical and work details for the Railway Worker, please complete and mail a Mine Workers Muster form to the Secretary. By submitting a Railway Workers Muster form the details will be added to the thousands of names presently in the database. Your contribution to the Railway Workers Muster will create a great resource for all researchers with interests in the railways and of the workers. (Ongoing project) Click here to download a Railway Workers Muster form.
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