Cairns Australia Family History Centre

Centre Contacts and Hours

 * Location &amp; Map:
 * 147 Woodward Street, Edge Hill, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
 * Carpark entrance from Polentz Street.
 * Cairns Family History Centre


 * E-mail: [mailto:au_cairns@familyhistorymail.org au_cairns@familyhistorymail.org]


 * Open Hours: Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:00pm; Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:00pm; Sunday 11:30am - 1:30pm


 * Holiday Schedule: Closed from 15 December 2016 until 7 January 2017


 * Time Zone: +10 GMT/UTC (See current time)

Collections

 * Genealogical Research Dictionary 1989-2003
 * Assorted books and CD references

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. ''
 * PAF 5
 * Ancestral Quest
 * RootsMagic

Hardware and Equipment

 * Microfilm reader
 * Microfiche reader
 * Computer Printer

Links
Cairns Libraries - If you visit a branch of one of the Cairns Libraries, you can access the following online databases on their computers:

Ancestry (Library Edition)

Findmypast (.ie, .co.uk &amp; .com.au)

Cairns and District Family History Society Inc.

Pay to use their resources (See website for current details)

Can hire a researcher to research for you.

They are also an official Centre for receiving and viewing FamilySearch microfilms.

Cairns Historical Society

Located in the Cairns Museum, they have a library open to the public (small fee for use)