While for most Family Tree Maker is an easy program to get into, interacting with a User Group will enable you learn more about the program, including new ways of doing things from interaction with others. There are always lots of tips and tricks to pick up and you will learn creative ways of using Family Tree Maker. 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.

New South Wales – Botany Bay
Meetings: 3 times a year
Where:
When: check website for details
Cost: $3.00 for members, $5.00 for non-members
Contact: Web http://www.bbfhs.org.au/  Email: botanybayfhs@yahoo.com.au

New South Wales – Sydney
Meetings: once a quarter
Where: 120 Kent Street, Sydney
When: need to check the SAG website for details
Cost: $8.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members
Contact: http://www.sag.org.au/
Organised by the Society of Australian Genealogists, they also have an online forum for FTM Users
http://www.sag.org.au/component/content/article/17-general/142-subscribe-to-the-family-tree-maker-forum.html

Queensland – Brisbane
Meetings: 1st Friday of every month, and last Sat of each even numbered month
Where: 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne
When: starts 10.00am
Cost: free (and non-members are welcome)
Contact: Kerri Kleidon familytree@qfhs.org.au or http://www.qfhs.org.au/
Organised by the Queensland Family History Society

Queensland – Cleveland
Meetings: 4th Wednesday each month
Where: RVVG Bldg, Cnr Passage & Middle Sts, Cleveland.
Starts: 9.30am
Cost: free (and non-members are welcome)
Contact: mcfadzen@bigpond.net.au
Organised by the Redland Genealogical Society to assist both new and experienced users.

South Australia – Salisbury
Meetings: 3rd Saturday of each month
Where: Salisbury TAFE Heritage Centre, 3 Ann Street, Salisbury
When: from 1.30pm-3.30pm
Contact:  info@andfhg.org
Organised by Adelaide Family Tree Maker User Group, in association with the Adelaide Northern Districts Family History Group. You can find them on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Tree-Maker-FTM-Adelaide-User-Group/130167707058063?ref=ts or you can visit their website http://www.andfhg.org

South Australia – Stirling
Meetings: details for 2012 to be confirmed
Contact:  info@andfhg.org
Organised by Adelaide Family Tree Maker User Group, in association with the Adelaide Northern Districts Family History Group

South Australia – South East
Meetings: no meetings
Contact:  http://www.sefhg.org/index_files/membership.htm
The South East Family History Group don’t hold regular Family Tree Maker User Group meetings, but they do have an online forum where you can post queries. Their Membership Page has information about how to do so.

Victoria – Melbourne
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month (not December or January)
Where: Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade, Mount Waverley
When: doors open 7.00pm for a 7..30pm start
Cost: $2.00
Contact: ftmusers@vicgum.asn.au
held in association with VicGUM http://vicgum.asn.au or on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/VicGUM/193869012290

If you know of any other FTM groups around (even informal meetings), or are interested in starting one up, please send an email to alona@gould.com.au, so I can keep this list up-to-date.

Queensland Post Office Directory Compendium 1901-1905 (Wise) – DATA CD – $99.50 This compendium of Wise’s directories contains the five directories covering the 1901-1905 period. South Australian Government Gazette 1844 – DATA CD – $23.50 Issued weekly with occasional special issues, the South Australian Government Gazette contains information such as proclamations, land transactions, court notices, notice of acts, public notices, tenders, appointments and resignations, bankrupt and insolvency notices, impoundments, police auctions, unclaimed letters, licenses (publican’s, wine and beer, storekeeper’s, occupation, and depasturing), notices of protection, dissolution of partnerships, rewards on offer and more … Victorian Directory 1923 (Sands and McDougall) – DATA CD – $47.50 A massive directory of almost 3,200 pages, this Sands and McDougall directory, which in 1923 was in its 67th year of publication, consists not only of a Melbourne Directory, but also its Suburbs and the country areas too. Western Australia Commonwealth Electoral Roll 1949 – DATA CD – $59.50 This CD includes the rolls for the Canning, Curtin, Forrest, Fremantle, Kalgoorlie, Moore, Perth and Swan Divisions of Western Australia in 1949 – more than 5,000 pages. Entries are arranged alphabetically within each subdivision. You will find the details of over 300,000 voters who resided in Western Australia at this time, and who were entitled (and registered) to vote. Importantly, the roll includes the names of many women qualified to vote for the election of members of the Commonwealth parliament. Also available in individual electoral divisions: Canning Curtin Forrest Fremantle Kalgoorlie Moore Perth Swan

Software

Family Tree Maker for Macintosh Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $99.95
There is no doubt that Family Tree Maker is one of the leading genealogy programs available. It provides users with the tools they need to build their family tree, record their memories, as well as organise their family photos, stories, videos and audio clips in a way that will help them easily capture and share the story of their ancestors.

Some may not know that the very first Macintosh version of Family Tree Maker appeared 13 years ago, but didn’t last very long. The Mac market has changed radically in the last few years, and now it is back, totally rewritten, and updated to current Mac specifications and is based on Family Tree Maker 2010 (PC version) feature-wise.

As Family Tree Maker (the Windows version) has been around for around 20 or so years, with a new version released pretty much every year, there are different methods of transferring depending on what version of FTM you are currently transferring from.

Family Tree Maker Versions 1-4
If you have .fbc files and files from versions prior to version 4 need to be converted on a PC using Family Tree Maker 2005 SE software, which you can download free here. Once downloaded and installed, you bring in your current .fbc or .ftw file into the program, then save it. This will save as a .ftw file which you can then load straight into FTM for Mac.

Family Tree Maker Versions 5-16
If you have .ftw or .fbk files files that were created using a Family Tree Maker version between 5 and 16, these files can be read directly into FTM for Mac without needing any conversion.

Family Tree Maker Versions 2008 or 2009
If you have Family Tree Maker 2008 or 2009, you will nedd to save your file as a Gedcom (.ged), so then it can be imported into FTM for Mac.

Family Tree Maker Versions 2010 or 2011
The Family Tree Maker File Migration Utility converts Family Tree Maker 2010 and 2011 Windows (.ftw) files so they can be opened on a Mac and vice versa. For more information, and step-by-step instructions on how to do this click here.

Click on titles below for more details on each. Some of the titles below are ‘special order’ titles.

7 Generation Pedigree Chart – Stationery – $4.50 This has always been a popular chart, and now it is finally back in print. This large chart is printed in green ink, and is on parchment paper, and features a tree in the background, with lines for you to fill in seven generations of your direct line family tree. It is perfect for framing or display. Bumper Sticker: Genealogists Never Die, they Just Lose their Census – Scrapbooking – $5.00 After many requests, the publisher has had this classic quote made into a removable bumper sticker. Handbook to the Colony of New South Wales 1858 – DATA CD – $7.50 This ‘Handbook to the Colony of New South Wales’ was one of a series of similar guides to the Australian colonies written by the editor of the Australian and New Zealand Gazette as information for potential emigrants. EK Success Jolees Stickers: Trees – Scrapbooking – $7.50 You will love these 3D stickers from EK Success. Great “family trees” designed just for the genealogist! The pack contains three stickers, each with a tree of multiple layers. A4 Accessories Holder – Stationery – $5.95 A useful A4 size envelope pocket with Velcro fastening, made from acid free polypropylene. Will hold loose items securely in 2, 3, or 4 ring binders.

Tracing Your Family History in New South Wales – DATA CD – $25.00 If you are researching your family in New South Wales, and really don’t know where to look – this guide details the many different types of records useful for your research, together with where you can find them. A new feature in this edition, is that for the first time not only ‘hardcopy’ (or printed) sources are noted, but also the internet, and the all the amazing resources that are available for the genealogist researching in this Australian state. New Cousins: How to Trace Living Descendants of Your Ancestors – K. Bali – $13.00 This book is a guide to descendant searching – that is looking for living relatives. It can be fascinating, rewarding, and potentially life-changing. Research can lead you not to dead ancestors, but to living, breathing relatives who share your genetic heritage – members of your extended family. K & Company Ancestry.com 12×12 Double-Sided Paper Pack – Scrapbooking – $25.00 K & Company has teamed with Ancestry.com to bring you a beautiful, comprehensive, family history scrapbooking collection! Ideal for those creating a whole heritage album … this paper pack from K & Company’s Ancestry.com range, contains 36 12×12 double-sided pages (3 x 12 different designs). My Mind’s Eye 12×12 Life Stories Kit #2 – Scrapbooking – $24.95 Tell your Life Story with this collection, printed on Kraft paper in soft brown, reds and purples! With 2 die cut accessory sheets, 24 patterned papers, and 30 mini journaling cards you are sure to find something for your every scrapbooking need! Binder and Slip Cover 40mm: Black – Stationery – $19.50 Binder and Slip Cover is identical to the other binders in 300 pack albums but with no pages and minimum graphics on cover. 40mm wide spine.

Family Tree Maker 2011 Upgrade Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $39.95 Family Tree Maker 2011 provides users with the tools they need to build their family tree, record their memories, as well as organise their family photos, stories, videos and audio clips in a way that will help them easily capture and share the story of their ancestors. If you have an earlier version of Family Tree Maker, you can upgrade to the latest version now. Domesday Book: A Complete Translation – A. Williams & G. Martin – $39.95 ‘Domesday Book’ is one of the most famous documents in English history – and arguably in world history. Now available in one volume, here is the complete, authoritative translation from the original Latin of ‘Domesday Book’, together with an index of places and a glossary of terms used. South Australia Pre-Civil Registration Deaths – DATA CD – $25.00 ‘South Australia Pre-Civil Registration Deaths’ is a database bringing together the known material including some not so obvious records, to present all the deaths in the period leading up to June 1842 on the one listing. Tracing Your Second World War Ancestors – S. Fowler – $39.50 This book is designed to help both the complete novice and the more experienced researcher to find out what resources are available for those that were in World War Two in the English forces, as well as where and how they can be accessed. They include the National Archives at Kew, the Imperial War Museum and Regimental Museums. Single and Free: Female Migration to Australia 1833-1837 – E. Rushen – $39.50 The life-experiences and writings of the women demonstrate that they were drawn from a wide cross-section of nineteenth century society. They were eminently suitable as domestic and agricultural workers and as future wives for the women-hungry colonies.

Topographical Dictionary of Ireland 1837 – DATA CD – $79.00 Lewis gives details about every parish, town and village in Ireland, including numbers of inhabitants, the economy, history, topography, religion and parish structures, administration and courts, schools, and much more. He also gives the names of the principal inhabitants (generally landlords, merchants and professionals). Fox’s History of Queensland 1919-23 – DATA CD – $79.50 ‘Fox’s History of Queensland’ is similar to the Cyclopedias that were published for most states of Australia around the beginning of the 20th Century. These (including Fox’s) are a vast resource of historical and biographical information – consisting of information on the people, towns, industries, professional, commercial and social institutions and much more. ‘Fox’s History of Queensland’ is the largest of these publications and is extremely rare to find copies. Aldine Centennial History of New South Wales 1888 – DATA CD – $69.50 Published in 1888, William Frederic Morrison produced the ‘Aldine Centennial History of New South Wales’ in a two volume set as a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated record of the history of New South Wales and its prominent inhabitants. Picturesque Atlas of Australasia 1886-88 – DATA CD – $59.50 Published in Sydney in 1886-88, the enormous, multi-volume ‘Picturesque Atlas of Australia’ was an attempt with words and pictures to describe the Australia of the time. Its publication was one of the most significant cultural projects in 19th-century Australia. Writers, artists, academics, and politicians came together to prepare a book of unprecedented grandeur and ambition, and a publishing company was established to publish it. The 1100+ engravings on steel and wood contained in the Picturesque Atlas were among the finest engravings to be found anywhere in the world at this time, and many of the illustrations were specially commissioned works by leading Australian artists of the era, for the publication. Grantees of Arms Volumes 1 and 2 – DATA CD – $50.00 Published by The Harleain Society in three large books. Volume one contains the names of those granted the right to bear arms to the end of the seventeenth century. The second and third books cover the years 1687 to 1898. The Heralds at the College of Arms consider these books to be one of the most important reference sources available to them and we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be able to make them available on CD to historians and genealogists all over the world.

I know many of you have questions relating to this new version, so here are some of the common one’s that I’m hearing together with the answers:

Q. What type of Mac will the application run on?
A. You will need an Intel-based based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later.

Q. I have been using the PC version of Family Tree Maker. Will I have to start over?
A. Family Tree Maker for Mac includes a migration utility (used on a PC) that will convert your Family Tree Maker Windows files (2010 and 2011) so they can be opened on a Mac (and vice versa).

Q. How is the Mac version different from the PC version?
A. The Mac version has the same functionality as Family Tree Maker 2010.

Q. Can I download the software from the Family Tree Maker website?
A. No, at this time the software is available on CD only.

Q. Can I import a tree I created in Reunion?
A. Yes. You will need to export your file as a GEDCOM and then import it into Family Tree Maker.

Q. I am used to using the PC version of Family Tree Maker and don’t want to learn a new program. How different is the Mac version?
A. The Mac version is based on Family Tree Maker 2010, so if you’ve used Family Tree Maker 2008, 2009, or 2010, the transition will be easy.

Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for pre-order and you can do so from our Gould Genealogy website.

Click on titles below for more details on each.

Birth Year Calculator from the Census 1841-1911 – Stationery – $5.95 This is a handy chart to have next to you when looking at census returns. Calculate possible birth year working back from age given at any census 1841-1911. Includes the actual UK census dates as well. It comes as an A4 size page, and is laminated. Kaisercraft Duchess Alpha Stickers – Scrapbooking – $6.95 Three pages of antique styled serif letter stickers. Includes uppercase, lowercase and numbers. Paper Loft 12×12 Double Sided Family Tree Pedigree – Scrapbooking – $1.70 This paper caters not only for the scrapbooking genealogist, but also the genealogist that would like to present their family history nicely and easily. ‘Family Tree Pedigree’ from Paper Loft is a beautiful four generation pedigree chart. Abbreviations for Australian Genealogists – E. Marks – $8.00 One thing that you will learn when beginning family history research is that there are no standards for abbreviations (except for a few exceptions). Each resource seems to have its own system. This lack of uniformity prompted the author to start recording these references, and in 1995 ‘Abbreviations for Genealogists’ was released. Cite Your Sources Sticky Notes (Pack of 3) – Stationery – $8.00 WOW! What a neat item this is! “Cite your Sources” are designed for you to take along to the library, use at home or even the archives office!

Binder and Slip Cover 40mm: Oxford Blue – Stationery – $19.50 Binder and Slip Cover Identical to the other binders in 300 pack albums but with no pages and minimum graphics on cover. 40mm wide spine. Seven Gypsies Memorabilia Envelope Album – Scrapbooking – $15.50 A perfect album for your small heirlooms. This 7 Gypsies string-tie album contains 10 envelopes in a spiral binder (measuring approx 5″ x 7″). The heavy weight cover is a perfect protection for the envelopes inside. You can embellish the outside of the envelopes with photos and stickers while storing memorabilia inside, or just write a note about what the item inside is, and where it came from. Dating Nineteenth Century Photographs – R. Pols – $19.00 This volume covers both the Georgian and Victorian eras. Our Family Tree Chart – Stationery – $19.50 This is a wonderful family group record that allows you to add all kinds of data. It is printed on a nice soft brown parchment type paper with a black ink which gives a great contrast. Australians Remembered Map: Australia’s Involvement in Military Conflicts Since Federation – Map – $14.95 This brilliant map features a political world map showing all the conflicts in which Australians have been involved, differentiating the conflicts by colour-coded boxes and inside the boxes are the units involved in these conflicts.

The Convict Ships 1787-1868 – DATA CD – $39.00 Originally published in 1959, ‘The Convict Ships’ has been accepted by historians and scholars as the standard work on the subject. This Australian edition, which follows the revised and enlarged second edition (1969), includes the results of research into hundreds of journal of ships’ surgeons in an authoritative and fascinating account of this little-known field of maritime history. Sydney Street Directory 1924 (Wilson) – DATA CD – $29.50 Wilson’s Sydney and Suburbs Street Directory for 1924 contains over 100 maps of the city, suburbs and Blue Mountains – which also shows Sydney Harbour, the Municipalities and Shires, the railways, tramways and main roads. Google Your Family Tree: Unlock the Hidden Power of Google – D. Lynch – $44.95 The contents of this new book will help you understand and use dozens of specialized commands to dramatically improve your search skills. Many of these commands seem custom built to help with our pursuit of our family heritage. The great news is that most are easy to master and perfectly suited for finding people, places, and events. A special command even lets you narrow results by date range to filter results more quickly. K & Company Ancestry.com 12×12 Double-Sided Paper Pack – Scrapbooking – $25.00 K & Company has teamed with Ancestry.com to bring you a beautiful, comprehensive, family history scrapbooking collection! Ideal for those creating a whole heritage album … this paper pack from K & Company’s Ancestry.com range, contains 36 12×12 double-sided pages (3 x 12 different designs). Scrapbooking Family Heritage: Treasury of Favourites – Stationery – $25.50 This collection of heritage articles which have appeared in the ‘Creating Keepsakes’ magazine over a period of five years will show you design ideas, give you journaling jumpstarts, and tips for restoring damaged photos.

Digital Restoration From Start to Finish: How to Repair Old and Damaged Photographs – Ctein – $59.50 ‘Digital Restoration From Start to Finish’ 2nd edition guides you step-by-step through the entire process of restoring old photographs and repairing new ones using Adobe Photoshop, Picture Window, and now Photoshop Elements, for those that don’t have Photoshop. Ancestral Trails: The Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History – M. Herber – $75.00 ‘Ancestral Trails’ includes information on research in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, as are the latest developments in information technology applications on CD and through the internet. This new edition is illustrated throughout and contains detailed lists of further reading. It is the essential companion to all family historians researching in the United Kingdom. Irish Records: Sources for Family and Local History – Scrapbooking – $69.50 Irish Records: Sources for Local and Family History is designed to facilitate Irish family history research by providing a comprehensive listing of the record sources available for each county in Ireland. Indeed, there are records which can answer vital questions about Irish records: Where did they live? Who were their relatives? What were their occupations? Such sources as civil registers, censuses, land records, and church records are available to those who know where they can be found. Family Tree Maker 2011 Platinum Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $99.95 Family Tree Maker 2011 provides users with the tools they need to build their family tree, record their memories, as well as organise their family photos, stories, videos and audio clips in a way that will help them easily capture and share the story of their ancestors. National Burial Index For England and Wales (3rd Edition) – DATA CD – $69.50 The NBI has always been a great resource for those researching burial records in England and Wales, and with the increase of around an extra 6 million records since the 2nd edition, how can that not be useful?

Tasmanian Pioneer Index 1803-1899 – DATA CD – $220.00
The Tasmanian Pioneer Index is an index of all birth, death and marriage records for the period 1803-1899 which were created by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages in Tasmania. This is an index of over 425,000 records of baptisms, births, deaths, burials and marriages in the Australia state of Tasmania between 1803 and 1899.

OpticFilm 7400 Film/Slide Scanner – Scanner – $399.00

Reunion for Macintosh Version 9 – Software – $149.50
What is Reunion? Reunion is a genealogy software program — a ‘family tree program’ for the Macintosh. Reunion helps you to document, store, and display information about your family — your ancestors, descendants, cousins, etc. It records names, dates, places, facts, plenty of notes, sources of information, pictures, sounds, and videos. It shows family relationships in an elegant, graphic form — people and families are linked in an easy-to-understand fashion.

New Zealand Electoral Roll 1935 Volumes 1-20 – DATA CD – $129.50
This compendium contains the electoral rolls for all New Zealand districts for 1935 – almost 20,000 pages. Entries are arranged alphabetically within each district. You will find the details of about 900,000 people who were entitled (and registered) to vote.

Australian Cyclopedias Compendium Set – DATA CD – $199.50
The Australian Cyclopedias are an incredibly important resource for all historians researching Australian history, but just what are they, and what do they contain? Firstly the definition of ‘cyclopedia’ from the dictionary states that it is a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty. This pretty much sums up what these Cyclopedias are … multi-volume sets, which contain so much biographical and social history of the era, that nothing really compares.

Click on titles below for more details on each. Some of the titles below are ‘special order’ titles.

A Colonial Tramp: Travels and Adventures in Australia and New Guinea – DATA CD – $29.50 Published in 1891, this two volume set by Hume Nisbet describes his extensive travels through the Australian colonies and New Guinea. His journey commenced in 1886, travelling to Australia via Pantellaria, Malta, the Suez Canal and Ceylon before landing at Albany in Western Australia. Queensland Post Office Directory 1918 (Wise) – DATA CD – $39.50 Directories are an invaluable resource for local, family and social historians as well as for researchers in other fields of Australian history. While they do not give you birth, death and marriage details – core records for genealogists and family historians – they can certainly provide you with information on the region where your ancestors lived, as well as information on their occupation and much more. This large Wise’s directory is comprehensive in its coverage. South Australian Government Gazette 1842 – DATA CD – $27.50 Issued weekly with occasional special issues, the South Australian Government Gazette contains information such as proclamations, land transactions, court notices, notice of acts, public notices, tenders, appointments and resignations, bankrupt and insolvency notices, impoundments, police auctions, unclaimed letters, licenses (publican’s, wine and beer, storekeeper’s, occupation, and depasturing), rewards on offer and more … Victorian Directory 1925 (Sands and McDougall) – DATA CD – $47.50 A massive directory of more than 3,400 pages, this Sands and McDougall directory, which in 1925 was in its 69th year of publication, consists not only of a Melbourne Directory, but also its Suburbs and the country areas too. The Melbourne and Suburban sections contain the “Street, Alphabetical, Professional, and Trade Directories together with Government, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, and Pay Days”.

General

My Family: My Special Memories of Our Family – A. Horgan – $19.95
By using this fill-in book you’ll be forging the first link in a chain encompassing your family’s history – past and future. By providing invaluable information about yourself and your spouse, your parents and your grandparents, you’ll be offering your family a priceless gift of knowledge.

My Story: Things I Want You to Know and Remember About Me – A. Horgan – $19.95
This journal will help you write your unique story – for your family and friends, and for those not yet born. In times gone by, when many people were unable to read or write, families passed down stories about their ancestors – from one generation to the next – by word of mouth. Sadly, this tradition has largely been lost. For example, how much do you know about your great grandparents? Similarly, your own memories of your life and those of your parents may be vivid in your mind, but they too will be lost to your children and grandchildren – and their children – unless you write them down.

Click on titles below for more details on each.
Some of the Genealogy titles below are ‘special order’ titles.

Australia

The Courtneys: A Victorian Military Family – R. Austin – $59.00
The saga of the Courtney’s commences in Ireland, and moves to Australia during the gold rush where the family soon became heavily involved in the local volunteer movement at Castlemaine. Military service became a tradition carried through four generations, embracing not only the Great War and Gallipoli where two brothers served as officers, but also the 19139-45 War with one family member serving as a doctor in the RAN and the other as a doctor in the British Army, landing with the paras in Arnhem, where he was captured by the Germans.

In the Name of the Law: William Willshire and the Policing of the Australian Frontier – A. Nettlebeck & R. Foster – $29.95
During his time in the Territory, Willshire wrote of his experiences in several extraordinary memoirs. In these he represents himself as an explorer in the service of his country, as an anthoropologist gathering knowledge about Aboriginal Australia, and as an exemplary Australian bushman, at a time when the bushman legend was in its gensis and the nation was yet to be. Most of all, he appears as the representative of the law, working to make the country safe for the ‘brave pioneers who push out the frontier’. After his murder trial in 1891, he becomes its martyr.

They Came Direct: Immigration Vessels to Queensland: Prince Consort 1862 – E. Johnson – $16.50
Contains all known information on this voyage (departed Liverpool 29 July 1862, departed Queenstown 2 August 1862, arrived Brisbane 3 November 1862). Details come from official, newspaper and other sources. Also includes b&w photos, and a map.

Round the Compass in Australia – DATA CD – $27.50
Consisting largely of articles appearing first in journals and then published in 1892 as a complete work, Gilbert Parker gives a glimpse of life and social conditions at the time in Australia.

New South Wales Post Office Directory 1936 (Wise) – DATA CD – $39.50
A huge volume of almost 1,600 pages, the 1936 Wise’s New South Wales Post Office Directory is divided into several main sections …

Early Days in North Queensland – DATA CD – $23.50
Published posthumously in 1903, this book by Edward Palmer gives an overview of the history of northern Queensland. He came to the colony in 1857, two years before separation and remained there till his death in 1899.

Radio Call 1952 – DATA CD – $19.50
Radio Call, described as “South Australia’s Only Broadcasting Newspaper”, commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas.

Melbourne Directory 1906 (Sands and McDougall) – DATA CD – $47.50
The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, and the services available in the region … all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors’ life.

England

History of the Diocese of Worcester – DATA CD – $24.00
First published in 1883 and republished here on fully-searchable CD-ROM is the first edition of the Diocesan History of Worcester. Containing some 383 printed pages the History of the Diocese of Worcester was written by the Rev. I. Gregory Smith, then Vicar of Great Malvern and the Rev. Phipps Onslow and published in London by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.

London 1912 Kelly’s Post Office Directory – DATA CD – $34.50
Kelly’s Post Office Directories contain both the Street Index, which lists streets alphabetically with residents’ names; and the Court Directory, which includes an alphabetical list of people by name with the street included, and so can be used with name or address information as a starting point.

The Parish of Eastham, Cheshire – DATA CD – $20.00
This is a history of Cheshire’s parish of Eastham which also includes a list of Officers and Men from Eastham who fell in the 1914-1918 war and names from the Electoral Roll 1920. With Notices of the Restoration of the Church by the Rev. H. J. Storrs, B.A., Vicar, 1871-1880.

Durham Parish Registers: Ebchester 1619-1812 – DATA CD – $20.00
Transcripts of the records from the Ebchester parish in Durham between the years 1619 and 1812. Complete with indexes of places and names.

Lancashire Parish Reigsters: Liverpool 1660-1704 – DATA CD – $30.00
Transcriptions of the Earliest Registers of the Parish of Liverpool (St. Nicholas’s Church) Christenings, Marriages and Burials 1660 to 1704. With some of the earlier Bishop’s Transcripts commencing in 1604. Also includes an appendix being a Report on Ecclesiastical Records in the Diocese of Liverpool.

Rutland Parish Registers: North Luffenham 1565-1832 – DATA CD – $25.00
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish of North Luffenham, in Rutland. This CD covers Baptisms 1572-1812, Marriages 1565-1832 and Burials 1565-1812. It is complete with indexes of places and names.

Yorkshire Parish Registers: Calverley 1681-1720 Vol. III – DATA CD – $25.00
Transcripts of the registers of the parish church of Calverley, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Covers baptisms, marriages and burials from 1681 to 1720, with useful additional notes. These notes include – some inscriptions on tombstones in Calverley churchyard; inhabitants of Idle; notes from wills proved at York; Calverley wills; notes from Deeds; Inhabitants of Pudsey; part of the Pudsey Nonconformist Register; vicars of Calverley.

A Catalogue of the Ancient Charters belonging to the Burgesses of the Town and Parish of Sheffield, Yorkshire – DATA CD – $25.00
An essential reference for family historians with Sheffield and district ancestors, this book contains transcripts in English of Sheffield Charters and Wills covering the period 1297-1554. Many names are mentioned, and it even includes deduced family trees. Complete with a useful index, this book was compiled by T. Walter Hall, and originally published in 1913.

Ireland

Tracing Your Mayo Ancestors – B. Smith – $32.50 NEW EDITION
This book sets out the records available to the family history researcher, detailing each source, its location and reference.

The Birth of Ulster – DATA CD – $29.50
Written by Cyril Falls this is a detailed account of the colonization of the northern province of Ireland, beginning with the attempts by Elizabeth I to calm the region, the rebellion of the tenants, and finally, the eviction of natives and the introduction of Protestants from England and Scotland, and therefore, the creation of the Plantation. It is an account of both the problems that precipitated the settlements and of the settlements themselves.

Software

**Pre-order now – first stock expected November 2010**

Family Tree Maker 2011 Deluxe Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $59.95
Family Tree Maker 2011 provides users with the tools they need to build their family tree, record their memories, as well as organise their family photos, stories, videos and audio clips in a way that will help them easily capture and share the story of their ancestors.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS DELUXE EDITION?

• - Family Tree Maker 2011 CD
• - Printed ‘Quick Start’ Guide
• - Interactive Training Tutorial (DVD-ROM)
• - Companion Guide to Family Tree Maker 2011 (on the CD)
• - Exclusive Offer for ‘Your Family History’ Magazine
• - 3 Months Subscription to Ancestry.com.au (UK Heritage subscription)

Family Tree Maker 2011 Platinum Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $99.95
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PLATINUM EDITION?

• - Family Tree Maker 2011 (CD)
• - Printed ‘Quick Start’ Guide
• - Interactive Training Tutorial (DVD-ROM)
• - Companion Guide to Family Tree Maker 2011 (on the program CD)
• – Pallots Marriage Index 1780-1837 (CD)
• – Pallots Baptism Index 1780-1837 (CD)
• – New South Wales, Assisted & Unassisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896 (DVD-ROM)
• - Exclusive Offer for ‘Your Family History’ Magazine
• – 6 Months Subscription to Ancestry.com.au (UK Heritage Plus subscription)

Family Tree Maker 2011 Upgrade Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $39.95
See description on website for eligible upgrades.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS UPGRADE EDITION?

• - Family Tree Maker 2011 (CD)
• – Quick Start Guide (on the CD)
• – Interactive Training Tutorial (DVD-ROM)
• – Companion Guide to Family Tree Maker 2011 (on the CD)
• – 1 Month Subscription to Ancestry.com.au (UK Heritage subscription)

This paperwork is your research, and as such contains, names, dates, notes, mini pedigrees, contact details of distant cousins who might have family photos etc. So all extremely important stuff. But to really make sense of it all, and to keep a track of the info that you already have, you really need to put in into a genealogy program.

There’s several things to note when looking for a genealogy program. Choose a program that is right for YOU. They are all a little different, and one may well be better suited to you than another. Recommendations from others are great, but nothing beats being able to try a program out for yourself.

So below is a listing of the genealogy software we sell, together with a little about each, the price, and the publisher’s websites .

ANCESTRAL QUEST

Ancestral Quest 12.1 – $49.50
Win 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7
http://www.ancquest.com
download the demo

Ancestral Quest (AQ) family tree software is an easy-to-use and versatile genealogy program for Windows. Its format is perfect for the beginner and yet powerful enough for the most advanced genealogist. Easy data entry, keyboard shortcuts, scrapbooking, professional printouts, and excellent sourcing capabilities are just some of this genealogy software program’s wonderful, award-winning features. The publishers offer a fully-functional version for 60 days, which gives you plenty of time to work out if this is the program for you.

FAMILY HISTORIAN

Family Historian 4 UK Edition – $99.95
Win 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7
Family Historian 4 Aus/NZ Edition – $99.95Win XP, Vista, Win 7
http://www.family-historian.co.uk
download the demo

This is a very different looking program, as it is a person based program, in preference to most which are family based. Apart from that it does have a number of unique features that others don’t, mostly in the way you view information, but also in its ability to view charts on screen. There is a demo available, so have a look at it if you wish. This came out at top choice in the ‘Choice’ Magazine’s genealogy software overviews in 2010.

FAMILY TREE MAKER

Family Tree Maker 2010 Aus/NZ Platinum Edition – $99.95
Family Tree Maker 2010 Aus/NZ Deluxe Edition – $59.95
Win XP, Vista, Win 7
http://www.familytreemaker.com

The best known of all programs, this has been around the longest, and is owned by Ancestry.com, the world’s largest genealogy company. For many people it is their program of choice, while others won’t go near it, so it is really a personal opinion. This new 2010 edition has been added to from 2008 total rewrite. There is no demo of FTM, but the publishers have put a slideshow as well as a video tutorial on their website which you can look at.

LEGACY FAMILY TREE

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Deluxe – $59.50
Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Platinum Aus/NZ Edition- $79.95
Win 98, Me, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, Win 7
http://www.legacyfamilytree.com
download the demo

You can download the ‘Standardd’ edition of Legacy for free. This is not a trial or demo version, and can be used for as long as you like. The difference between the standard and the Deluxe editions is that you don’t get the program CD, the printed manual, the licence code and some features have been disabled. The difference between the Deluxe edition, and the Platinum Aus/NZ Edition is that the Aus/NZ one comes with extra data CDs, a 3 month subscription to WorldVitalRecords.com and some gift vouchers. The program in both versions is identical.

ROOTSMAGIC

RootsMagic 4 - $49.50
Win 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7
http://www.rootsmagic.com
download the demo

This is a good quality program that is continually gaining support through new users. Easy to use, and well supported, with good reports and charting capability, this is a good program for those wishing to start adding their family tree data to a genealogy program. There is a free version called ‘RootsMagic Essentials’, which is a functional program, with some features that are in the full program disabled but if nothing else it is an excellent way to assess the program.

THE MASTER GENEALOGIST

The Master Genealogist Version 7 Gold – $82.00 (program on CD)
$69.50 (program as a download) or $112.00 (program & manual)
Win 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7
http://www.whollygenes.com
download the demo

This is at the top of end of programs, but it is way too much for many in relation to what it can offer. If you’re wanting a nice easy program to use just to add names, dates etc. this program probably isn’t for you. It is so different from the other programs in so many ways, such as visually, its terminology, and its charting capability. The publishers offer a fully functional (allows import, export, printing, saving etc) 30 day trial of the program. After that, the demo is viewable, but not useable.

iFAMILY FOR LEOPARD

iFamily for Leopard – $44.00 (download only)
Apple Mac OSX 10.4 or later (Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard)
http://ifamilyforleopard.com
download the demo

iFamily for Leopard is a relatively new genealogy program specifically for the latest Macintosh with Leopard. It is a genealogy application for people who think differently. There is a demo available, so feel free to have a look.

REUNION FOR MACINTOSH

Reunion for Macintosh 9 – $149.50
Apple Mac OSX 10.3 or later (Panther, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard)

http://www.leisterpro.com

download the demo

Reunion has been the best Macintosh program available for a long time now, and it continues to holds its place. It is a well-written, well-supported program, and is very easy to use, and does have powerful charting capability. There is a demo available if you wish to try before buying.

This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive list of all genealogy software that is currently available, but rather a good range of them. As each of them a little bit different, it is good for you to take the time to work out which program is going to suit you the best.

If you would like to read up some more before making your decision, here’s some great places to do so:
Genealogy Software Reviews
Choice Magazine

While for most Family Tree Maker is an easy program to get into, interacting with a User Group will enable you to share your knowledge with others and learn from them too. There are always lots of tips and tricks to pick up and you will learn creative ways of using Family Tree Maker. If you are new to the 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.

New South Wales – Sydney
Meetings: once a quarter
Where: 120 Kent Street, Sydney
When: need to check the SAG website for details
Cost: $8.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members
Contact: the Society of Australian Genealogists
web: http://www.sag.org.au/
they also have an online forum for FTM Users

Queensland – Brisbane
Meetings: 1st Friday of every month, and last Sat of each even numbered month
Where: 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne
When: starts 10.00am
Cost: free (and non-members are welcome)
Contact: Kerri Kleidon familytree@qfhs.org.au
Organised by the Queensland Family History Society
web: http://www.qfhs.org.au/

South Australia – Adelaide
Meetings: 3rd Saturday of each month
Where: Salisbury TAFE Heritage Centre, 3 Ann Street, Salisbury
When: from 2.00pm
Contact: info@andfhg.org
Organised by Adelaide Family Tree Maker User Group, in association with the Adelaide Northern Districts Family History Group
web: http://www.andfhg.org/

South Australia – South East
Meetings: no meetings
Contact: http://www.sefhg.org/index_files/membership.htm
The South East Family History Group don’t hold regular Family Tree Maker User Group meetings, but they do have an online forum where you can post queries. Their Membership Page has information about how to do so.

Victoria – Melbourne
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month (not December or January)
Where: Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade, Mount Waverley
When: doors open 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
Cost: $2.00
Contact: ftmusers@vicgum.asn.au
held in association with VicGUM
web: http://vicgum.asn.au or on Facebook

If you know of any other FTM groups around (even informal meetings), or are interested in starting one up, please send an email to alona@gould.com.au, so I can keep this list up-to-date.

Ancestry.com have made the announcement at the NGS Conference today that they are planning a Macintosh version of Family Tree Maker due for release later this year.

While I’m not a Mac user myself, I do know that the Mac market is definately a growing one, and will no doubt make many previously-PC Family Tree Maker users happy, as they can continue to use their fav program on a Mac.

It is said that … “it will be built on the functionality of Family Tree Maker 2010 and constructed from the bottom up to take full advantage of the Mac platform in terms of technology and user experience”.

So what do you think? Are you excited for a Mac version?

Stay tuned for more … we’ll let you know as we hear more details.

The Adelaide Northern Districts Family History Group have agreed to host the meetings at their Salisbury premises. Peter Applebee the President of the group has just sent out advice of their first Family Tree Maker User Group meeting:

… next Saturday the 17th of April is our gathering to attempt to set up a Family Tree Maker User Group here in South Australia. For those that are still interested or are new to this list, we have scheduled a start time of 2.00 pm. But I shall be there from about 1.30pm. I will open the full museum up for those who wish to browse the exhibits while they wait.

The address for the group is The Salisbury TAFE Heritage Centre, (Old Police Station), 3 Ann Street, Salisbury.

If you would like more informtion about the Adelaide Northern Districts Family History Group you can find them on the web or send them an email: andfhg@yahoo.com.au.

It has been mentioned in passing that Salisbury is too far for some people to attend. If  this is the case, and you would like to be involved or host a group in your area, please send an email to Alona at alona@gould.com.au (please include your name and area). Please note, there is no guarantee that any more FTM SA groups will be started, but the more interest we get, the more likely it is to happen.

Gould Genealogy would like to wish ANDFHG all the very best for their first FTM User Group meeting next week.

From our feedback there are a few people in Adelaide who would be interested in getting a Family Tree Maker User Group started. While we did have some response from our newsletter entry – it is not enough to warrant starting a group at this stage … so if you would be interested “please do let us know”, otherwise it may not happen.

You can send a email to Alona at alona@gould.com.au, or otherwise phone advising of your interest (08) 8396 1110.

Apart from more interest in a group, it will also need someone who is reasonably familiar with the program to demonstrate it to others. You don’t have to be an expert, just someone that knows their way around it reasonably well. If this is you please contact Alona at the above details.

We would love to see a User Group start up. These are important as you can learn lots about the software and also family history in general from interaction with others who are using the same program.

A complete overview of all the latest Windows and Mac Family Tree Software available in Australia. Including Manuals, Guide Books, Upgrades and more.

Family Historian (WIN)

Family Historian 4 – Software – $99.95
First released in 1995, Family Historian has proved itself to be one of the quality well-written genealogy software programs available, and has many dedicated users worldwide.

Family Historian 4 Australian and New Zealand Edition – Software – $99.95
The Australian and New Zealand Edition includes the following:

• - Family Historian 4 program CD
• - Australian Shipping 1788-1968 (CD) – $59.95
• - Australian Dictionary of Dates and Men of the Time (CD) – $29.50
• - New Zealand Directory 1866-67 (Stevens and Bartholomew) (CD) – $43.50
• - 90 day subscription to WorldVitalRecords.com.au

Family Historian 4 Upgrade from Version 3 – Software – $49.95

Getting the Most from Family Historian Manual (version 4) – Manual – $29.50
This book has all the information you need to become an expert in using Family Historian 4 – one of the leading genealogy software programs available. It uses simple examples and tutorials to take you easily through all the major features of the program.

Family Tree Maker (WIN)

Family Tree Maker 2010 Deluxe Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $59.95
Family Tree Maker 2010 provides users the tools they need to build their family tree, record their memories and organise their family photos, stories, videos and audio clips in a way that will help them easily capture and share the story of their ancestors.

Family Tree Maker 2010 Platinum Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $99.95
Users can now track the migration paths of a person and their family through time, by mapping event locations with Microsoft Bing Maps. They can also view relationships between any two people in their family tree by using the improved relationship calculator and create family books made from information and photos from their tree.

Family Tree Maker 2010 Upgrade Australia and New Zealand Edition – Software – $39.95

Who Do You Think You Are? Family Tree Maker Version 2008/17 – Software – $19.95
If you are wanting a copy of Family Tree Maker but don’t need all the ‘extras’, and don’t need the very very latest, you can buy a copy of the ‘Who Do You Think You Are? Family Tree Maker’ which comes with the 2008 version of Family Tree Maker.

The Family Tree Maker 2010 Little Book of Answers: Tips, Tools and Extras – Manual – $15.00
Whether you want to learn how to create a family health history, discover the best way to enter adopted individuals in your tree, or create custom exported files, the “Little Book of Answers” can help. In quick, easy-to-understand topics, you’ll learn how to adapt Family Tree Maker 2010 to work for you and your unique family. Works as a great companion piece to The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2010.

The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2010 – Manual – $37.50
The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2010 — your complete guide to creating a family history you and your family will treasure for years to come.

iFamily for Leopard (MAC)

iFamily for Leopard – SOFTWARE – $44.00
iFamily for Leopard is a genealogy application for people who think differently. Whereas other genealogy software tends to emphasize the family unit, this software’s focus is on each individual person. This distinction is subtle and is a feature of iFamily for Leopard.

Legacy Family Tree (WIN)

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Deluxe – Software – $59.50
First released in 1997, Legacy Family Tree has not only stood the test of time, but the creators have have managed to yet again enhance the program, without make it too flashy, while still keeping it nice and easy for the first-time user.

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Platinum Australia/New Zealand Edition – Software – $79.95
HOW DOES THIS DIFFER FROM LEGACY FAMILY TREE 7.0 DELUXE?
In short … it doesn’t … this one just comes with extras. The program is the same in both packages. The Australia/New Zealand edition comes as a boxed product, includes 4 Australian and New Zealand Data CD’s and 3 months subscription to worldvitalrecords.com.au.

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Deluxe Upgrade from Versions 5.0 or 6.0 – Software – $49.50

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Platinum Australia/New Zealand Upgrade from Versions 5.0 or 6.0 – Software – $69.95

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Printed Manual – Manual – $29.50
Are you using either the free Legacy 7.0 Standard edition, or the Legacy 7.0 Platinum Aus/NZ edition – neither of which come with the printed manual – but would like a manual for some extra help?

Legacy Family Tree Training Video CDs Volume 1 – DATA CD – $39.95
Learn Legacy Family Tree at your own pace from the comfort of your own computer. Each of these training CDs has been updated for Legacy Family Tree Version 7.0. This Volume 1 set contains the following training CDs:

• - Legacy for Beginners
• - Mastering Legacy: Names, Dates and Places
• - Your 12-Step Checklist to Using Legacy
• - Legacy’s Ultimate Guide to Sources
• - Researching with Legacy: Mastering Events and Chronologies

Legacy Family Tree Training Video CDs Volume 2 – DATA CD – $39.95
Once you’ve learnt the basic features of Legacy either by viewing Volume 1 training CDs, or by working through it yourself, then you’re ready to find out more about the program. Get even more out of Legacy with Volume 2 training CDs:

• - Legacy’s Tagging and Searching Made Easy
• - Creating and Sharing Perfect Reports
• - Insider’s Guide to Legacy: Tips and Tricks
• - Video Guide to Working with Digital Pictures in Legacy

Legacy Family Tree Training Video CDs Volume 1 and Volume 2 Set – DATA CD – $69.50
Suitable for beginners right through to advanced – and covering everything from first time entry of data, through to tagging, chronologies, and photographs … everyone will learn something using these video training CDs. Simply place a CD in your computer, and it will start playing. From time to time it it suggests you pause it to try a feature out yourself, and then allows you to resume.

Reunion (MAC)

Reunion for Macintosh Version 9 – Software – $149.50
What is Reunion? Reunion is a genealogy software program – a ‘family tree program’ for the Macintosh. Reunion helps you to document, store, and display information about your family – your ancestors, descendants, cousins, etc. It records names, dates, places, facts, plenty of notes, sources of information, pictures, sounds, and videos. It shows family relationships in an elegant, graphic form – people and families are linked in an easy-to-understand fashion.

RootsMagic (WIN)

RootsMagic 4 – Software – $49.50
RootsMagic is one of the easiest-to-use family tree software available for Windows Vista, XP, and 2000, yet is also one of the most powerful. See why professional genealogists and beginners alike say RootsMagic is the best genealogy software in the world. Making Shareable CDs to share with your family, running the software and data directly from a portable flash drive, integrated WebSearch, and many other new features keep RootsMagic 4 “the top of the genealogy tree”.

RootsMagic 4 Upgrade – Software – $44.00
RootsMagic has always been one of the easiest-to-use family tree software available. Now completely rewritten from scratch, and available for use on Windows 2000, XP and Vista, it is also one of the most powerful.

Getting the Most Out of RootsMagic (Version 4) – B. Buzbee – $29.50
This is one of the easiest genealogy software programs available, yet many people will barely touch the tip of the iceberg of RootsMagic’s features. If you are one of these people, then ‘Getting the Most Out of RootsMagic’ is the book for you.

The Master Genealogist (WIN)

The Master Genealogist 7 Gold Edition: CD – Software – $82.00
The Master Genealogist (TMG) is the gold standard in family history software. Used by novices and professional researchers alike, the latest version reinforces TMG’s reputation as the most powerful family history project manager on the market while adding many new features to make it easy and fun to use.

The Master Genealogist 7 Gold Edition: Download – Software – $69.50

The Master Genealogist 7 Gold Edition: Upgrade from TMG 6 Gold – CD – Software – $42.00

The Master Genealogist 7 Gold Edition: Upgrade from TMG 6 Gold – Download – Software – $36.00

A Primer for The Master Genealogist – T. Reigel – $29.95
‘A Primer for The Master Genealogist’ can help users quickly become comfortable and adept with this powerful tool. It provides an introduction in straightforward terms, with a level of detail that helps but doesn’t overwhelm a novice user.

The Master Genealogist Users Guide – Manual – $35.00
Digital print version of PDF Users Guide – British edition.

TMG 7 Bundle 1: Program and User Guide – Software – $112.00

TMG 7 Bundle 2: Program and ‘A Primer for The Master Genealogist’ – Software – $107.00

TMG 7 Bundle 3: Program, User Guide and ‘A Primer for The Master Genealogist’ – Software – $137.00

PathWiz! Version 8 – Software – $25.00
Take control of your TMG exhibits! PathWiz! Version 8 is an exhibit and path management tool which allows you to access a TMG Version 7 project database table (dbf) containing paths to and information attached to exhibits (graphical images and other files) stored anywhere on your local PC or Network.

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New South Wales Telephone Directories 1930s: Sydney – DATA CD – $79.50
These four New South Wales Telephone Directories from the 1930s all include the city and surrounding suburb exchanges of Sydney including: the City North, the City South, Ashfield, Castle Hill, Liverpool, Manly, Sutherland and many more.

South Australian Almanac and Directory 1845 (Allen) – DATA CD – $23.50
The Almanac contains a range of useful information on various statistics, Acts, information on the geography of South Australia, together with Justices of the Peace, charges for licences and more. The Adelaide Directory section list names alphabetically by surname, together with their occupation and street address.

Tasmanian Government Gazette 1908 – DATA CD – $47.50
Example entry taken from the 7 January 1908 issue:

• Register of Midwives [please note: only a few entries transcribed here - this does go on for pages]
  No. / Name / Address / How qualified / When Registered
  92 / Ayres, Mary / 32 Bathurst-st., Launceston / 6. – II 1 Edward V11., 24 / May 9 1902
  363 / Allen, Ida Weston / Old Beach / Certificate of British Lying-in Hospital / February 19 1906
  316 / Blyth, Amy T. / St. John-street, Launceston / Certificate of Queens Victoria Hospital, Launceston / December 23 1904
  402 / Benjafield, Winifred / Hastings / Honors Certificate of Queen Victoria Hospital, 28 June, 1906 / August 5 1907

Torrens Valley Historical Journal No. 72 (August 2009) – Book – $8.00
This volume continues on with references from ‘The Mount Barker Courier’ newspaper, which was a weekly paper that came out on Fridays. All references which relate to the area of interest (Torrens Valley region) are noted, with the exception of the District Council reports.

England

The Beautiful and Historic Villages of Yorkshire Illustrated – DATA CD – $25.00
The Beautiful and Historic Villages of Yorkshire Illustrated was published by the ‘Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury’ newspaper. It was a souvenir of a prize competition and correspondence in the pages of the ‘Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury’, published in 1907. It includes topographical and historical notes and over 50 full page photographs. This is a real ‘snapshot’ of Edwardian rural Yorkshire.

Devon Parish Registers: Hemyock 1635-1837 – DATA CD – $25.00
Transcripts of the registers for the parish of Hemyock, covering Baptisms, Marriages and Burials for the period 1635 to 1837. Also contains Bishops’ Transcripts for the years 1602, 1606, 1609, 1610, 1611, 1617, 1625, 1626, 1633 and 1636. Complete with an index of names and places.

Yorkshire Manorial Records: Sheffield c.1384-1660 – DATA CD – $25.00
Hundreds of names are mentioned, in connection with transfer of copyhold land, disputes, crimes etc. Even includes deduced family trees. Complete with a useful index. Essential for family historians with Sheffield and district ancestors.

The History of Parish Registers in England – DATA CD – $24.00
Republished here on fully-searchable CD-ROM, John Southerden Burn’s “The History of Parish Registers in England” presents a thorough critique of the parish registers of England, their origins anomalies and uses and is a must for the contemporary user of parish records in England.

Scotland

The Loyall Dissuasive and Other Papers Concerning the Affairs of Clan Chattan – DATA CD – $34.50
This work centers around Sir AEneas, the events of the period noted – when civil wars raged among the Highland families – and in particular MacPherson and Mackintosh, Farquharson, Fraser, Gordon, Grant, Keith, Leslie, MacDonald, Mackenzie, Maclean, Shaw, and Robertson. The work consists of an abstract of MacPherson’s life, the Loyall Dissuasive itself, and extensive introductions and commentaries, all centered around the question of Jacobitism and the role of these great families.

Bruce Family Records – DATA CD – $34.50
This is a collection of articles relating to the history of the Bruce family.

Historical Account of the Family of Frisel of Fraser – DATA CD – $34.50
The rest of the title describes more: “Historical Account of the Family of Frisel or Fraser, Particularly Fraser of Lovat, Embracing Various Notices, Illustrative of National Customs and Manners, with Original Correspondence of Simon, Lord Lovat”.

Alexander Family Histories – DATA CD – $34.50
A Collection of Materials Relating to the History of the Alexander family. This CD contains three separate books or articles relating to the history of the Alexanders.

Boyd Family Records – DATA CD – $34.50
The “Boyd Family Records” is a collection of articles relating to the Boyd Family compiled together on a CD-ROM. This collection contains four separate articles relating to the history of the Boyd family.

History of the Partition of the Lennox – DATA CD – $34.50
This work is a detailed examination of the complicated genealogical, historical, and legal problems involved with settling the rightful ownership of the Earldom of Lennox, a region also known as the Sheriffdom of Dunbarton.

Small Graveyards Monumental Inscriptions, Dundee – DATA CD – $39.50
This is a collection of monumental inscriptions for four small cemeteries around Dundee: Logie Cemetery, Logie Street; St Peters Churchyard, St Peters Street; St Andrews Churchyard, King Street; and Roodyards Cemetery, Broughty Ferry Road.

History of Clan MacFarlane – DATA CD – $34.50
The Clan MacFarlane is a branch of the ancient Celtic Earls of Lennox, descending from Gilchrist, younger brother of Malduin, Earl of Lennox, who gave him the lands of Arrochar on the western shore of Loch Lomond about 1230. This is an historical and genealogical account of the clan, chief by chief, from Gilchrist down to John, the 22nd chief in the early twentieth century. There is as well a discussion of the main MacFarlane septs, including: McAllan, Arrol, Barclay, MacGreusach, MacInstalker, MacNiter, MacNair, Robb, McWilliam, Weir, MacJock (or Jackson), and MacCondy.

Software & Related Products

The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2010 – T. Pedersen – $37.50
This in-depth guide will help you use Family Tree Maker 2010 to create a family history that you and your family will treasure for years. Start building your tree by entering what you already know. Then follow the author’s step-by-step instructions to locate more information about your ancestors online, add photographs and rich media files, design charts and reports to display and share, and view your ancestral homelands on maps.

The Family Tree Maker 2010 Little Book of Answers: Tips, Tools and Extras – T. Pedersen – $15.00
Whether you want to learn how to create a family health history, discover the best way to enter adopted individuals in your tree, or create custom exported files, the “Little Book of Answers” can help. In quick, easy-to-understand topics, you’ll learn how to adapt Family Tree Maker 2010 to work for you and your unique family. Works as a great companion piece to The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2010.

Scrapbooking

Kaisercraft Duchess Alpha Stickers – Scrapbooking – $6.95
Three pages of antique styled serif letter stickers. Includes uppercase, lowercase and numbers.

Kaisercraft Duchess Die-Cut Elements – Scrapbooking – $3.50
This pack of die-cuts (pre-cut) will be a welcome addition to your family heritage pages. With a total of 22 die-cuts featuring journalling boxes, circles, corner frames, titles boxes, and edgings there’s plenty here for several pages.

Paper Pizazz 8×8 Blue Definitions – Scrapbooking – $0.90
Sold as a single sheet, this page which measures 8″x8″ page (20.5cmx20.5cm) is great if you just wish to create a small page for an individual and family, or use it on a larger 12″x12″ or A4 size page. Pale blue coloured, this paper contains words like reflections, treasure, destiny, mother, legacy, home, memories and more in typewriter font written all over the page. So why not create your own memories.

EK Success Jolees Stickers: Family Tree – Scrapbooking – $8.95
You will love these 3D stickers from EK Success. This Family Tree design is MADE just for the genealogist! The pack contains eleven pieces – a tree with a sign saying “my family”, a cart, and 9 apples each labeled with a family connection (me, sister, brother, dad, aunt, grandma etc.).