Society Meetings During the Coronavirus Lockdown and Beyond
Is your genealogy society wondering how they can keep in touch with members during the current lockdown? Well, here is a solution. Learn how to create presentations for members
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COVID-19 and its Effect on the (Australian) Genealogy World
by Alona Tester | Mar 17, 2020 | General, Societies | 0 |
The coronavirus has arrived, and the world as we know it has changed. In a bid to slow the spread of the virus, many businesses and organisations are temporarily closing their doors or are limiting their hours including those in the history and genealogy world. So what is open and what’s not? I have decided to compile a listing of the Australian based ones…
Read MoreAustralian Genealogy and History Snippets – November 2018
by Alona Tester | Nov 23, 2018 | Genealogy Australia, General, News, Societies | 0 |
From time to time I come across all sorts of interesting history and/or genealogy related tidbits that I wanted to share with you. From a book launch to a book award, and war memorials …
Read MoreAustralian Genealogy and History Snippets – June 2018
by Alona Tester | Jun 18, 2018 | Genealogy Australia, General, Societies | 0 |
From time to time I come across all sorts of interesting history and/or genealogy related tidbits...
Read MoreAustralian Genealogy and History Snippets – November 2016
by Alona Tester | Nov 24, 2016 | General, Societies | 0 |
Find out the latest on gravestone projects, books awards, Italian newspapers, and South Australian pioneers, and can you help finding some sisters from an orphanage? It’s all here in the November Snippets.
Read MoreAustralian Genealogy and History Snippets – July 2016
by Alona Tester | Jul 12, 2016 | General | 2 |
Snippets, tid-bits of genealogy and history news from social media and beyond.
Read MoreKiama Family, Local and Social History Expo
by Alona Tester | Jan 21, 2016 | Events, General | 0 |
Kiama is a coastal town 120 kilometres south of Sydney with a very active genealogy group who are...
Read MoreWestern Australian Genealogical Society Wins Prestigious Award
by Alona Tester | May 19, 2014 | Societies | 1 |
The Western Australian Genealogical Society (WAGS) has been announced as the winner of the Geoff Riggs Award for Best Website. The Geoff Riggs Award is sponsored by ABM Publishing publishers of Family Tree magazine and the FFHS …
Read MoreCan You Help? #2
by Alona Tester | Sep 12, 2013 | Societies | 2 |
Back in July I started our “Can You Help?” series with a few queries that people had asked us. So as a way to “spread the word”, I did the blog post. Now I have a few more queries, so once again … Can You Help?
Read MoreInverell District Family History Group destroyed by fire
by Alona Tester | Feb 11, 2010 | Genealogy Australia, Societies | 3 |
The recent fire at Inverell, New South Wales, destroyed numerous businesses, houses and the family history group. The Inverell Family History Group, is asking for help to start again.
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