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=== '''Centre Contact and Hours''' ===
=== '''Centre Contact and Hours''' ===
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==== Location ====
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==== Location
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[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?cid=hp2-1047 Location of Toowoomba Queensland Family History Centre on Map] Corner of Hume and Cranley Streets. Entrance to the building via the car park. Inside the entrance, walk up the ramp then turn right.<br>
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[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?cid=hp2-1047 Location of Toowoomba Queensland Family History Centre on Map] Corner of Hume and Cranley Streets. Entrance to the building via the car park. Inside the entrance, walk up the ramp then turn right.<br>
'''Address:'''
'''Address:'''
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'''Local Centre Web Address: http://www.users.on.net/~datarend/Index.html<br>'''
'''Local Centre Web Address: http://www.users.on.net/~datarend/Index.html<br>'''
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====Open Hours====
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==== Open Hours ====
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*Tuesday: 9:00am until 12:
00noon
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*Tuesday: 9:00am until 12:
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*Wednesday:
9:00am until 12:00noon and
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*Wednesday: 6:
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*Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
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*1st
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*1st Saturday of each month 9:
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'''Holiday Schedule:''' The centre is closed during Queensland School Holidays and public holidays.
'''Holiday Schedule:''' The centre is closed during Queensland School Holidays and public holidays.
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If you would like to use a computer during your visit it is best to book ahead and let us know if you would like any specific assistance.
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If you would like to use a computer during your visit it is best to book ahead and let us know if you would like any specific assistance.
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We recommend you bring your data on a memory stick and use one of the following Family History database software programs.
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We recommend you bring your data on a memory stick and use one of the following Family History database software programs.
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*Ancestral Quest
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*Ancestral Quest
*Roots Magic
*Roots Magic
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==== Upcoming Events ====
==== Upcoming Events ====
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== Free Online Genealogy Training==
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== Free Online Genealogy Training ==
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===Online Training Courses ===
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=== Online Training Courses ===
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[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp How to Start Your Family History - 6 Basic Steps ]
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[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp How to Start Your Family History - 6 Basic Steps ]
=== Online Research Training Videos ===
=== Online Research Training Videos ===
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[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Learning Center Home Page and Index of all Research Training Videos]
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[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Learning Center Home Page and Index of all Research Training Videos]
=== Online Training Videos ===
=== Online Training Videos ===
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<b>
'''5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series'''
</b>
. This video series is all about helping you quickly discover your family history. Each episode will guide you through basic research principles that will help you have success finding your ancestors.
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'''5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series'''
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. This video series is all about helping you quickly discover your family history. Each episode will guide you through basic research principles that will help you have success finding your ancestors.
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/5-minute-genealogy-episode-19-get-help-in-person/470 Getting help at a Family History Center]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/5-minute-genealogy-episode-19-get-help-in-person/470 Getting help at a Family History Center]
*[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Community/en/FamilySearch/5Minute/index.html?bcpid=1125699851001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzTJOsGRProGiwOzxa5j5EAh&bclid=954918779001&bctid=1332060445001 5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series]
*[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Community/en/FamilySearch/5Minute/index.html?bcpid=1125699851001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzTJOsGRProGiwOzxa5j5EAh&bclid=954918779001&bctid=1332060445001 5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series]
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== Centre Resources==
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== Centre Resources ==
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====Collections====
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==== Collections ====
*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:''']'''Order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog ONLINE.'''
*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:''']'''Order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog ONLINE.'''
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==== Databases and Software====
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==== Databases and Software ====
:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
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*Provide 1-on-1 family history training, assistance and support
*Provide 1-on-1 family history training, assistance and support
*Offer Family History classes
*Offer Family History classes
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*Provide other family history resources and materials
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*Provide other family history resources and materials
==== Staff Research Specialties ====
==== Staff Research Specialties ====
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*Wandoan
*Wandoan
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===Societies===
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=== Societies ===
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[http://www.unlockthepast.com.au/directory/toowoomba-darling-downs-family-history-society Toowoomba and Darling Downs Family History Society]
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[http://www.unlockthepast.com.au/directory/toowoomba-darling-downs-family-history-society Toowoomba and Darling Downs Family History Society]
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Address:
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452 South St, Harristown QLD 4350<br>
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Phone
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: (07) 4634 7377<br>
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Open Hours:
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Address:
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452 South St, Harristown QLD 4350<br>
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Phone
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*10:00am to 3:00pm Sunday to Friday
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*10:00am to 3:00pm Sunday to Friday
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*1:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday
*1:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday
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[http://www.toowoombahistory.org.au Toowoomba Historical Society]
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[http://www.toowoombahistory.org.au Toowoomba Historical Society]
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<br> Postal PO Box 1171 Toowoomba 4350<br>'''Telephone:''' (07) 4638 7362<br>'''Email:''' [mailto:history@icr.com.au history@icr.com.au]<br>'''Location:'''<br>49 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba, QLD 4350<br>(between Queens Park and Queens Park Gardens)<br><br>The Society is staffed by member volunteers who will do their utmost to assist but, if the on-duty volunteer cannot assist, the request might have to be passed to another volunteer with expertise in the specific area.<br><br>'''Open Hours:'''
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Postal PO Box 1171 Toowoomba 4350<br>'''Telephone:''' (07) 4638 7362<br>'''Email:''' [mailto:history@icr.com.au history@icr.com.au]<br>'''Location:'''<br>49 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba, QLD 4350<br>(between Queens Park and Queens Park Gardens)<br><br>The Society is staffed by member volunteers who will do their utmost to assist but, if the on-duty volunteer cannot assist, the request might have to be passed to another volunteer with expertise in the specific area.<br><br>'''Open Hours:'''
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*Monday 10:00am to 4:00pm
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*Monday 10:00am to 4:00pm
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*Tuesday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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*Tuesday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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*Wednesday 10:00am to 4:00pm
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*Wednesday 10:00am to 4:00pm
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*Thursday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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*Thursday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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*Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
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*Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
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[http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/_apps/pioneersindex/default.aspx www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/_apps/pioneersindex/default.aspx]
[http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/_apps/pioneersindex/default.aspx www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/_apps/pioneersindex/default.aspx]
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[http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?search=8 portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx]
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[http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?search=8 portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx]
[http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/search.php www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/search.php]
[http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/search.php www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/search.php]
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[http://www.cwgc.org/ www.cwgc.org/]
[http://www.cwgc.org/ www.cwgc.org/]
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[https://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search/ bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search/]
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[https://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search/ bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search/]
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==Volunteer at the Centre ==
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== Volunteer at the Centre ==
Would you like to learn more about Family History? Those who serve always learn the most!
Would you like to learn more about Family History? Those who serve always learn the most!