We are proud to announce the release of four new Immigrant Shipping books to commemorate their arrival in Maryborough 140 years ago:

• Shenir – Glasgow to Maryborough 1883
• Maulesden (pictured) – Glasgow to Maryborough 1883
• Kapunda – Plymouth to Maryborough 1883
• Earl Granville - Plymouth to Maryborough 1883

If you would like to purchase a copy of any of these books then please email us. See our For Sale page for pricing.

2024 marks the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the EARL DERBY in Maryborough on 22 January 1884. We would like to make contact with any descendants of the passengers on the Earl Derby and are hoping to gather stories of the families of these passengers. The stories will be included in a book about the ship and its passengers.

Please email us if your ancestors were on the 1884 voyage of the Earl Derby. Download the Passenger List Earl Derby 1884.

Maryborough Family Heritage Institute holds a large collection of genealogy records. The Institute is situated on the corner of Wharf Street and Richmond Street.

All Donations to MFHI Library Fund - $2.00 and over are tax deductible.

Opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday 9.00am to 2.30pm. CONTACT US by telephone on (07) 4123 1620. Email: heritageresearch@bigpond.com

Looking for your ancestors? Let the friendly volunteers at the Maryborough Family Heritage Institute help you today.

Maryborough Family Heritage Institute has an extensive amount of research material and access to resources. More than 22,000 immigrants came into Queensland through Maryborough and we have researched hundreds of the passengers on the immigrant ships. Our experienced researchers can help you with your family research. Research can be done in person, by mail or email.

Please contact us for the details of our research fees.