Calendar of Events

Cairns Family History Centre is open for limited days & hours.  Check our Opening Hours page for details.

Early Chinese Settlers in Cairns - Presentation

When:  Saturday, 18th May    Time: 2pm

Where: Bookings Essential – Cairns Family History Centre. 

Dr Sandi Robb, Executive Officer Cairns Historical Society, will present Early Chinese Settlers in Cairns. 

Come along and hear how Chinese settlers contributed significantly to the development of Cairns from the latter part of the 19th century. 

Book your spot for this fascinating event.

RSVP to events@cdfhs.org or phone the Centre during opening hours on 07 4031 8118.

Family History For Beginners Day

When:  Saturday, 9th March    Time: 10 am – 2 pm

Where: Bookings Essential – Cairns Family History Centre. 

10 – 11:30 am Family History for Beginners. Presented by Kesley Court

12 – 12:30 pm Lunch

1 – 2pm DNA for Beginners. Presented by Heather Cox

RSVP to events@cdfhs.org or phone the Centre during opening hours on 07 4031 8118.

Into The Unknown - The First Fleet 1787 -1788

When:  Saturday, 16th March    Time:  2pm

Where: Bookings Essential – Cairns Family History Centre. 

  • Presented by John Fearon (former President of the Fellowship of First Fleeters) 

RSVP to events@cdfhs.org or phone the Centre during opening hours on 07 4031 8118.

DNA Event - News and Updates

When:  March 2024     Time:  TBC 2pm – 4pm

Where: Bookings Essential – Cairns Family History Centre. 

RSVP to dna@cdfhs.org .  See the latest newsletter for more details.

The Men of the 2/26 Battalion

When:  Saturday, 20th April    Time:  2pm

Where: Bookings Essential – Cairns Family History Centre. 

  • Presented by the author Lyn Anderson 

RSVP to events@cdfhs.org or phone the Centre during opening hours on 07 4031 8118.

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