Cairns Family History

30/10/2025

Learn how to navigate WW1 Military records in the Archives and other useful websites.
Cost: $10
Workshop: Tuesday 11th November
For further information email: research@cdfhs.org

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

Includes Charters Towers and Cooktown.

Explore items that have recently been digitised and made available in Trove. Curious to see what's in the pipeline? Take a look at our coming soon page. You can also see what’s new and coming soon from the National Library of Australia. Diaries, letters and archives Papers of Dame Joan Hammond

26/10/2025

Join us for some yummy food and lots of fun for Melbourne Cup!

26/10/2025

To book an appointment email: dna@cdfhs.org

14/10/2025

We welcome you to our exciting event for November.
For tickets: https://shorturl.at/9hAXG

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07/10/2025

Her Story - History

A Collection of Short Stories of Cairns & District Early Pioneering Women and Men

Based on our Shadows from the Past performances at Cairns Pioneer Cemetery where we tell stories of those buried in the cemetery through our dramatised walks.

In most cases, there is minimal information to work with. Our presentation of stories brings to life the depth of personality, emotion and colourful history, simply by capturing the nuances of historical newspaper articles, legal documents, licences and vocation. Writings are by Tessa Golding -Clarke.

This publication is now available in PDF format for $35 – to place your order please email our secretary - secretary@cdfhs.org

03/10/2025

John Hardy has an incredible knowledge of local WW2 history. He will speak to us about the crucial role the Tablelands played in victory in the Pacific.

29/09/2025

Learn how to use Family Tree Maker at Cairns Family History, 271 Gatton Street, Westcourt.

05/09/2025

Unfortunately, the Beginners Course has been POSTPONED to another time - to be advised.
The Beginners Course will be held on 13th and 20th of September at 2pm. To book and pay email research@cdfhs.org

30/08/2025

Discover more about Family Tree Maker, a program which helps you grow your family tree.