This is about family history research in Queensland, Australia. There are articles about sources, problem-solving research techniques, interesting items at Queensland State Archives and elsewhere, and specific individuals (some of whom are mentioned in very unexpected sources). Explore all the options in the tabs below, in the sidebar and at the bottom of the page, and on my main Web site.
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
HARRISON
Edward Spencer HARRISON seeking admission to Dunwich Benevolent Asylum. Letters include one from cousin Charlotte Ann HARRISON in London. Qld State Archives: COL/A315; 1881/2556 (in item ID 847046).
Thursday, 17 December 2009
ZISCHLER death (Laidley Qld)
Article re death from tetanus of Annie, daughter of G. ZISCHLER: see 'Courier Mail' 8 Jan 1915 p.4 col.3.
Friday, 4 December 2009
BEASLEY, McMANUS, LEGG
Charles BEASLEY married Emily McMANUS. Later (as Chester Alfred BEASLEY) he bigamously married Elizabeth LEGG. In 1898 Emily was living with Henry McCALLAUGH. Details are in the staff file of a police officer involved in the case (Qld State Archives item ID 566132).
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