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For all those who love family history research and live on Bribie Island and surrounds in Queensland
ABN: 82 619 401 270
Registered: Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission
Formed in February 2023 as an Incorporated Association, this small but active group supports members on Bribie Island and the surrounding districts in advancing their family history research through regular meetings, guest speakers, and periodic workshops that delve deeper into research methodology.
Our best email contact is bribiefamilyhistoryassociation@gmail.com or bribiefha.president@gmail.com.
For snail-mail PO Box 1215, Bongaree Qld 4507
2026 Office Bearers
President David Barnes
Vice President Gil Ullman
Secretary Arna Harding
Treasurer/Membership Officer Trish Jacobsen
Publicity Officer Terry Fulton
IT Officer David Aitchison
Committee Members Stevie Collcut & Diane Ullman
AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS
Bribie Family History Associatioin holds membership, or has a relationship, with the following organisations:
History Queensland Inc - Membership of this association consists of duly constituted genealogical, family history or historical societies in the State of Queensland
Oral History Queensland - Membership consists of a diverse range of people who are interested in oral history and gives us access to meetings, oral history work, book reviews and advice on techniques and equipment.
September Members'Meeting
Friday 4th September - SOME PIONEERS & CHARACTERS OF BRIBIE ISLAND:
Barry Clark OAM:
Barry is a recent recipient of the Order of Australia awarded in recognition of his Volunteering Work and personal contribution to documenting the history of Bribie Island and its inhabitants. Throughout his life he has lived and worked in 16 countries across the globe whilst pursuing a career in major Project Management. He retired to Bribie in 2003.
Barry is the Founding President of the Bribie Historical Society, a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International and a Tutor, and Committee Member, of Bribie's U3A. He has authored many historical articles that appeared in our local publication "The Bribie Islander and Districts Community Magazine".
Barry will deliver a 40 minute talk on some of the pioneers and events that have shaped The Bribie we know and love today. Please come along and enjoy this presentation, and join in for lunch afterwards at The Social!
Up Coming Guest Speakers: Click here to view the full list of coming speakers for 2026
Annual BFHA Membership is $30.00 for a single and $50.00 per couple.
Note that 2026 memberships start from the February 6 meeting and any members who have not renewed and are wanting to continue, please note that fees are due now.
Meetings are held in the ANZAC Room, Bribie Island RSL.
On the 1st Friday of the month.
Meeting Location
ANZAC Room, First Floor, Bribie Island RSL Club - 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree QLD 4507 - p: 07 3400 1300
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