The end of 2011 is almost here, so we thought we’d get a list our of top 50 best selling titles for the year. And what an interesting list it is. With software, archival storage, scrapbooking papers, and the Unlock the Past guides all dominating the list.
Family History Through the Alphabet – B is for …
It’s been a week already since we started the Family History Through the Alphbaet Challenge, and what a fun week it was. But now it’s time to get on to ‘B’. What will your letter B relate to? An ancestral place, a ship name, an heirloom, or one of your ancestors. Let the creativity flow … the only rule is, it has to start with B.
58 Victorian Organisations Awarded Local History Grants
A BIG congratulations to the 58 Victorian oganisations who have just been awarded Local History Grants. The money used by them will go toward projects which will aid in preserving different aspects of Victoria’s history.
6 Reasons to Attend Unlock the Past’s Queensland Expo, 25-27 June 2012
It’s all go now, with the planning for the Unlock the Past History & Genealogy Queensland Expo, which is on 25-27 June 2012 in Brisbane. From those who have attended our previous Expo’s you’ll know how fun and informative they really are, and something not the be missed. But for those that haven’t, here’s 6 reasons you should attend the Queensland Expo …
Inside History Magazine – Issue 10 (May-Jun 2012) is Out Now
In this May-June edition of Inside History Magazine (issue 10) you’ll find: Cemeteries, HMAS Kuttabul in 1942, the Australian Women’s Weekly gets digitised, 50 genealogy blogs you need to follow, and discover Historypin.
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Events
‘Start Your Family Tree Week’ is on Again (December 26 – January 1)
Boxing Day is one of the most popular times of the year for people to research their family history. With this in mind, findmypast.co.uk and Genes Reunited will be taking part in this year’s Start Your Family Tree Week. From Boxing Day 2011 right through to New Year’s Day they will have special offers every day, including free getting started guides, printable charts, discounts and competitions.
Genealogy Australia
Australian Family Tree Connections – January 2012 Issue Out Now
Christmas time is approching, and for many that means a busy, busy Christmas Day, followed by some time off afterwards. My copy of the January 2012 Australian Family Tree Connections magazine has arrived just time for some holiday reading.
General
Here’s my (Genealogy) Christmas Wish List For You
We all know Christmas is coming … though way too fast for many of us. But like it of not, it will be here very soon. I’d been wanting to write some kind of Christmassy post, but hadn’t decided what to so, until I stumbled upon a post today by Diane Lynn Tibert… and rather than ‘reinvent the wheel’ … I thought I’d share her (Genealogy) Christmas Wish List with you.
Gallery
Heritage Scrapbooking – 1944
A photo or two, some paper and accessories, and it is truly amazing what someone can come up with. This page uses some papers that are available through Gould Genealogy.
Genealogy Australia
51 Links for Australian Military History and Research
The interest in Australian military history and research continues to grow at an astonishing rate, and with it comes the availability more resources online. I kept coming across a number of smaller, but very useful and fascinating military websites, so I started to compile them into a list. So the 51 links listed here for Australian Military History and Research, is my list to far.
Family Tree Maker
Family Tree Maker User Groups in Australia – UPDATED
If you are new to Family Tree Maker (or new to a newer version), attending a User Group meeting will help you get started, both in finding out what you can do in Family Tree Maker, and how to how to use it efficiently. Here’s a list of the User Groups around Australia.
Genealogy Australia
Gould Genealogy Christmas and New Year Trading Hours
The management and staff at Gould Genealogy & History would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for your support over the past year, and wish each of you all a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Genealogy Australia
New Books from Unlock the Past – November 2011
2011 has been a busy year for the Unlock the Past team. Along with four History & Genealogy Expos, and two History & Genealogy Cruises, they’ve produced another 11 books this year, including two in November 2011. It is these two new books that I wanted to let tell you about …
Genealogy UK
British Newspaper Archive Website Goes Live
The British Newspaper Archive (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) is now live. That’s right! 3,000,000+ pages on British newspapers are online, searchable and ready o be swamped with search requests from genealogists and historians.
Genealogy Australia
Submissions for the ‘History and Genealogy 2012′ Handbook Close December 2011
As 2011 draws to a close, and 2012 is only a few weeks away, the Unlock the Past team are needing to finalise the content that will be in the next edition of their “History and Genealogy 2012″ Handbook. December 15th is the cut-off date for articles to be submitted, while December 31st is the final date for adverts and vouchers, and any Directory updates.
Genealogy Australia
“Your Community Heritage program” grants applications now open
Applications are now open for the Your Community Heritage program, which is Government initiative to support community heritage across Australia. This is an Australia-wide offer aimed at organisations preserving Australia’s heritage.
Genealogy Australia
Submissions for the “Families of the Echuca and Moama Districts” Book
The Echuca-Moama Family History Group are compiling a new volume in their “Families of the Echuca and Moama Districts” series, and are now taking submissions for their 4th volume.
