Redland Genealogical Society

Redland Genealogical Society The Redland Genealogical Society, proudly supported by the Redland City Council, aims to foster an i

1) To provide a local meeting place and local research facilities for the benefit of members and ultimately to increase the knowledge of local and family history for the benefit of the citizens of the Redland City area.
2) To foster and promote the study, practice and preservation of genealogy, heraldry, topography, history, biography, heredity and family and local history in the wider world.
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To obtain/purchase books, CDs, magazines, newsletters, microfilm, microfiche and other forms of records to be displayed in and made available for research at the local genealogical research facilities. The link to the Members’ Chat page is https://www.facebook.com/groups/RGSMembersChatRoom

Just imagine that and we complain about daylight savings! It is well worth knowing about the gap in the calendar when y...
07/09/2025

Just imagine that and we complain about daylight savings! It is well worth knowing about the gap in the calendar when you are researching births, deaths and marriages in the 1750's as it can be a bit misleading.

📅 Fun Fact Friday: In 1752, England and Wales lost 11 days. Imagine going to bed on 2 Sept and waking up on 14 Sept!

A lot of heroic acts in history don't get told. We need to remember all the acts of heroism and bravery in our families....
06/09/2025

A lot of heroic acts in history don't get told. We need to remember all the acts of heroism and bravery in our families. You never know, researching your family's history can lead to some fascinating tales, maybe even the basis of a novel or two.

On this day, 6 September (1891), without regard for his own life, Arthur Wilkinson, 29, rushed into the ocean to help rescue sailors from the ship, Fiji, which ran aground at Moonlight Head. He was an excellent swimmer, but died within an hour of entering the water. It was said his efforts took their toll; he was exhausted from the power of the ocean and was found unconscious. Fifteen sailors reached the shore alive; 10 men were washed away. Despite speculation, the captain, who was the last to quit the ship, claimed Wilkinson was dead. He is buried in Geelong Western Public Cemetery, and as the newspaper of the day’s headline screamed: “A shocking sequel to a rare act of bravery.” From our 'Grave Tales: Great Ocean Road – Geelong to Port Fairy' book. Geelong Cemeteries Trust

A handy tip from Family Tree Magazine. This is one of the many subscriptions we have at our fingertips in the Genie Roo...
02/09/2025

A handy tip from Family Tree Magazine. This is one of the many subscriptions we have at our fingertips in the Genie Room at the Cleveland Library. For other tips, pop in and see the GRAs this morning (Tuesday 9:30-12:30pm) or Thursday morning (same times) or Saturday afternoons (12:30pm-3:30pm).

Or better yet, join our Society and get these benefits everyday when the Library is open.

💍 Tree Tip Tuesday: Wedding witnesses weren’t random – they were often relatives or close friends. Check those names carefully!

A little reminder of what our parents and grandparents went through and how important it is to document their history.
02/09/2025

A little reminder of what our parents and grandparents went through and how important it is to document their history.

Monday MurmeringsThis week sees the Management Committee finalising plans for next week's monthly meeting. I wonder who...
31/08/2025

Monday Murmerings

This week sees the Management Committee finalising plans for next week's monthly meeting. I wonder who the Guest Speaker will be. The Guest Speakers always have interesting and entertaining topics for our members.

There are always interesting stories to uncover and myths to bust (or not), when delving into your family tree. Our wonderful GRAs look forward to helping visitors and members in their quest to uncover the truth about their family history.

Where will you find them? In the Genie Room (located behind the Local History Section) in the Cleveland Library, cnr Middle and Bloomfield Streets. Visitors are most welcome to pop in when the GRAs are on duty, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30am until 12:30pm as well as Saturday afternoons from 12:30pm until 3:30pm.

29/08/2025

FYI National Archives of Australia notice.

Due to system maintenance, RecordSearch will be unavailable from 9 am Saturday 30 August until 8 pm Sunday 31 August.

Send a message to learn more

An upcoming event with Genealogical Society of Queensland - GSQ.
29/08/2025

An upcoming event with Genealogical Society of Queensland - GSQ.

An event nearby, but don't forget your local society has plenty of resources, experience and expertise to help you in yo...
27/08/2025

An event nearby, but don't forget your local society has plenty of resources, experience and expertise to help you in your genealogical research to create and build your family tree and family's history.

There are so many notable moments in history. Were any of your ancestors involved in any? Even if they weren't their st...
25/08/2025

There are so many notable moments in history. Were any of your ancestors involved in any? Even if they weren't their stories can be fascinating and surprising. There is only one way to find out...... research and build your family tree. This is the best way to uncover the history of your family.

We, at the RGS, can help with guidance and resources in our Genie Room at the Cleveland Library, cnr Middle and Bloomfield Streets. Pop in any Tuesday or Thursday morning from 9:30am until 12:30pm or on Saturday afternoons from 12:30pm until 3:30pm.

Bert Hinkler's plane refuelling in Parafield, Adelaide, South Australia - 1928
Source: Aussie Mobs

25/08/2025
Monday MurmeringsAlthough there are no meetings this week, our GRAs will be on duty in the Genie Room at the Cleveland L...
24/08/2025

Monday Murmerings

Although there are no meetings this week, our GRAs will be on duty in the Genie Room at the Cleveland Library (cnr Middle and Bloomfield Streets), 3 days this week to assist you in starting your family tree and helping those with existing trees to extend their research further and help find a few ancestors who are still surrounded by mystery.

The GRAs will be on hand from 9:30am until 12:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well ast 12:30pm until 3:30pm on Saturday afternoon.

This is a great time to pop in and find out what the GRAs do and how they can help you.

Family records, documents and photos are precious deserving of care and proper storage. Do you know the best methods for...
22/08/2025

Family records, documents and photos are precious deserving of care and proper storage. Do you know the best methods for keeping them safe?

Are you storing your family history safely? 📦🖼️

Your family archive might be tucked away in a cupboard, shoebox or photo album — filled with birth and marriage certificates, handwritten letters, cards, and photos.

Learn how to care for them with our simple guides on:

📄 Storing paper documents
📸 Caring for old photographs
📖 Creating a scrapbook or time capsule

Protect your family's history for generations to come! Find out how: https://bit.ly/3GTB4sC

Image: A collection of records on display at National Archives of Australia, Canberra.

Address

Box 605
Cleveland, QLD
4163

Website

https://www.facebook.com/groups/RGSMembersChatRoom

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The Redland Genealogical Society was formed in 1981 and consists of a group of friendly, helpful and some say obsessed family historians.

Why don’t you come along and meet us during our regular hours inside the Cleveland Library, or come along to one of our General Meetings and stay for an informative talk.