First Nations Family History
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Future Dates
- Fri, 22 Aug 2025 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fri, 26 Sep 2025 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fri, 24 Oct 2025 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fri, 28 Nov 2025 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Level 1, 280 Flinders Street
Townsville City QLD 4810
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Overview
Join us each month for First Nations Family History sessions. Learn how to research your family history using resources from the library, tour of our local history collection and learn how to use the equipment in our digital lounge. Each month will be a themed session.
JUNE
Family History: 1960s Hamersley Railway Project - Western Australia
Join us for a special family history with a collection of photographs and information about the Hamersley Railway line construction. In April 1965, the Hamersley line was a joint venture appointed to Morrison-Knudsen, Mannix Contractors of Canada and McDonald Constructions of Australia. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men left families in Queensland to work on this railway project in Western Australia. Come along to see photos of workers and camp sites. Morning tea will be provided.
Bookings Required.
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Additional Details
Age Suitability:
Accessibility:
- Disability parking
- Disability restroom
- Nappy changing facilities
- Wheelchair accessible venue
Notes:
SMILE! Your attendance at events supported by Townsville Citylibraries may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. Images may be used on Council's websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify staff before the event.
Image credit: Luke Duffy, Pathways 2019, Digital, 42 x 29.7cm. Photo: Courtesy of the Artist. Third place in the Reconciliation Action Plan Competition.
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