Joy Murrin Family History Services

06/03/2026

Rootstech 2026 has begun. What an eye-opener was the first session with Brett Weekes and Ryan Parker, FamilySearch Product Design Engineering. Allan has been reflecting on attending the very first RootsTech Conference; it was big then and has grown much more. the online link is

Explore RootsTech, the world’s largest family history conference. Join inspiring live events and access on-demand genealogy classes anytime, anywhere.

09/02/2026

After Joy’s recent surgery, Emily and Abigail have continued to receive orders while Joy concentrated on her recovery.

Joy is pleased with her progress and is now steadily resuming NSW BDM transcription work. At present, turnaround time is approximately two weeks, with a return to one-week service expected shortly.

Express transcriptions are available and completed within 24 hours on normal business days.

We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding during this period.

Link to our website www.joymurrin.com.au

05/01/2026

Joy will be undergoing a planned surgical procedure and will be unable to transcribe work for approximately 4 weeks. [All will be OK]

Any requests received by 12 January will be completed and returned to clients in the week commencing Monday 19 January.

Express orders will be temporarily unavailable.

Our staff will continue to receive requests. Joy will complete transcriptions upon her return and they will be processed in the order they were received.

All other services (England & Wales, Scotland, New Zealand and Victoria) will continue as usual during this time.

We sincerely thank you for your understanding and continued support and will post any progress.

14/12/2025

You can still order NSW Transcriptions today and receive them before we close on Friday, 19 December. Express Transcriptions, ordered on Thursday, will be received on Friday.
Once again, wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

https://joymurrin.com.au/product-category/nsw/

03/12/2025

It's that wonderful time of the Year.
So we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our office will close on Friday, 19 December, and reopen on 19 January 2026.
Any NSW orders are returned to you within 5 working days. Any NSW Express Orders are returned with 24 hours Monday to Friday.
www.joymurrin.com.au

06/10/2025

3 Generation. Away for the October long weekend and time out with three generations reviewing Swedish FamilySearch. Great breakthroughs due to Savannah's experience for 18 months and then a return visit with her mum to Sweden. Next visit will be with Joy. Everyone has their own talents to share.

10/09/2025

The 2025 NSW/ACT Conference is just a day away. If you are attending, be sure to chat with JOY and ALLAN at their table on Friday and Saturday.
We have previously published Guidebooks and added more to our collections. Come and see what we have to offer.
The Conference and Fair is hosted by the Illawarra Family History Group at the Fraternity Club in Fairy Meadow and shows promise of being a real success.

02/07/2025

This is a worthwhile tour if you are up to it.

Join the Friends of Rookwood for a special mid-morning edition of their beloved Twilight in Daylight walking tour. Wander through Rookwood’s historic grounds, uncover fascinating stories and gain a fresh perspective on one of Australia’s most treasured heritage sites.

Tour details:
🗓️ Sunday, 6 July 2025
🕒 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Rookwood General Cemetery and Crematorium

This is a walking tour, so please wear enclosed shoes, dress for the weather, and bring sunscreen, a hat and a refillable water bottle.

✅ Bookings recommended, please visit https://bit.ly/3ZX2iot or email friends_of_rookwood@hotmail.com

28/06/2025

For more than 12 years, our NSW Transcriptions have been $20.
However, from 1 July 2025, a Full transcription with a one-week turnaround will be $22.
We will continue to offer a 24-hour Express service, Monday through Friday, for $30.
The change to our fees will be on our secure website 1 July 2025.

Our online shop is open every day.

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06/01/2025

It's the 6th of January, and we are packing away the Christmas Decorations. We are enjoying the holiday break and will be revamping the office for the New Year. Although the office is closed, in today's world, you can still place orders for any research you are doing over this New Year time.
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15/12/2024

Today is the last day to receive transcriptions before Christmas. The office will close this Friday 20 December and return on Monday 20 January.
Have you considered a Gift Certificate? https://joymurrin.com.au/shop/
We wish you a Merry Christmas.
Joy, Allan, Emily, Diane, and Abigail.

13/12/2024

We have been busy filling your orders. There is still time to place an order. Next Monday, 16 December, is the day for you to order, and we will return your orders before we close on Friday 20th.
We have also been busy attending presentation days and concerts, and we have decorated for Christmas as well. We want to share what we have done.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
www.joymurrin.com.au