Cairns Family History

20/03/2026

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow from 10 am for an interesting information morning followed by a light lunch.

19/03/2026

💙✨ 10 MILLION RECORDS!!! ✨💛

An incredible milestone has been reached — (last night!)
The Ryerson Index has now surpassed 10 MILLION records!

What began over 25 years ago as a small volunteer project has grown into one of Australia’s most valuable free genealogical resources.

Every single entry represents:
🕊 A life remembered
📰 A notice preserved
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A connection made for families, historians and researchers

This milestone would not be possible without the dedication of our amazing volunteers, past and present, who have contributed countless hours indexing notices from across Australia.

Together, we have built something truly special — a resource that helps ensure these records are never lost to time.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who has supported, contributed to, or used the Ryerson Index over the years.

Here’s to the next million!

— The Ryerson Index Team 💙💛

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

https://blog.myheritage.com/2026/03/celebrate-st-patricks-day-with-free-access-to-irish-records-on-myheritage/

To celebrate St Patrick's Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to Irish records until 18 March

17/03/2026

Old newspaper stories from Bowen are now available to search and view on Trove, with The Port Denison Times and Kennedy District Advertiser (1864–1900) and The Port Denison Times and Bowen Advocate (1900–1910) recently made accessible online.

➡️The Port Denison Times and Kennedy District Advertiser (1864–1900): https://nla.pulse.ly/kr2r9iazgj

➡️The Port Denison Times and Bowen Advocate (1900–1910): https://nla.pulse.ly/ndl7jtqahs

16/03/2026

Come along and join us Saturday 21 March from 10 am for an information morning at our Family History Research Centre.

12/03/2026

Trace your Scottish Ancestors in Prison and High Court records.

05/03/2026

Births, Deaths & Marriages Workshop. Book your spot at research@cdfhs.org

05/03/2026

Roots Tech by Family Search is now live.

RootsTech 2026 STARTS TOMORROW! ❤️ Whether you’re in Salt Lake City or attending online, we’re so glad you’re here—and we can’t wait for three incredible days of discovery and connection!
Find your favorite sessions and join the fun: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/?cid=SO-00058505

02/03/2026

Celebrating Women's Family History Month.

During March we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by exploring the collections of significant Australians in Trove.

Founded in 1921, the Australian Federation of Women Voters was a leading voice in progressing the cause of equality for women in Australia and across the globe.

Explore the records of the Australian Federation of Women Voters: https://brnw.ch/21x0mBJ

📷 Australian Federation of Women Voters delegates, May 1930: https://brnw.ch/21x0mBK