2019 Coming Events
These Event is open to both GCFHS members and the General Public for a small fee, bookings are essential as numbers will be limited..
There should be plenty of parking available at the top level car park. No permit is required for Saturday parking.
Please try to arrive promptly as talk commences at 1.15 pm
Please try to arrive promptly as talk commences at 1.15 pm
Location: Room 1 Upstairs, Bicentennial Centre, Nerang-Southport Rd, Nerang, Qld 4211
Refreshments: Tea & Coffee are available between talks
Australian Servicemen - Records,Romance and Marriage Guest Speaker: Cara Downes
Saturday, 11th May 2019
Cara Downes
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Aftermath of World War 1 - The Australian Experience
After four years, the Great War ended in November 1918. For Australians that fought in the war and survived, their battle had not ended. Australia was faced with the largest number of wounded and mentally damaged men in its history and was far from being equipped to assist them. The National Archives is the home of the Veteran’s repatriation files that reveal in many cases what their lives were like after the war. Title War Brides in Australia
As a result of Australia’s involvement in various wars there were many romances between servicemen and women from countries where they were serving and often this lead to marriage. Many of the women they married migrated to Australia and this happened for both WWI and WWII. |
Day: Saturday
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DNA with Guest Speaker: Kerry Farmer
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YOU MISSED THIS ONE !
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Kerry Farmer
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I’ve done my DNA test, what’s next?
How do you get better value out of the money you’ve paid for a DNA test? This talk introduces the different DNA tests as well as some of the free tools available at GEDmatch. Combining DNA with traditional genealogy DNA alone does not solve most genealogical “brick walls”, but by combining DNA information with traditional genealogy, problems can be solved that were otherwise impossible. Kerry will be bringing a selection of her books which will be available for purchase on the day, cash only please. |
Day: Saturday
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