Society of Australian Genealogists

05/09/2025

Members, don't forget it's Hang Out time at 4pm AEST - Jill is hosting today and looking forward to hearing about your book recommendations and thinking about things you have gained from the SAG over the years or in the last few days - what research paths have you followed? https://www.sag.org.au/HangOut

03/09/2025

Hi all Colonial Australia groupies, our next meeting is on September 20 and we’re looking at all the fantastic feats of our colonial ancestors - be they explorers, adventurers, inventors, epic voyagers, renowned builders, railway pioneers or such like.

Were your ancestors involved in or led or created a colonial fantastic feat?

Maybe your family lived close to or knew of a colonial of fantastic calibre?

Why don’t you get in touch with us and share your story with other colonial enthusiasts as part of our September meeting.
Contact us at colonialaustgroup[at]gmail.com

You know we love hearing from you.
Lorraine, Sharon, Andrew and Kristine
Co Leads CARG

Details of next meeting: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6104378

02/09/2025

Irish Research Group | Wednesday 10 September, 7pm AEST ☘️
All welcome: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6104352

This session features:

📜 Elizabeth Gordon – a fascinating look at County Kilkenny, its history, and records for family historians.

🩺 Sharon Brennan – uncover the life of her favourite ancestor, Dr William Lee Dawson (1819–1871). Learn about the Irish hospitals and schools where he trained, his Caribbean voyages with the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, and his years serving as a doctor in Franklin, Tasmania.

Plus, we’ll share group updates and dive into intriguing Irish traditions like aliases and píseogs (folk beliefs and superstitions).

👩‍🏫 Skill Level: All welcome
👥 Group Leads: Kathleen Hackett & Sally Skulte
📅 When: Wednesday 10 September, 7pm AEST
📍 Where: Online

🔗 Register now to be with us live or catch up on the recording: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6104352

01/09/2025

Looking forward to it Fiona!

This is where I'll be tonight... what about you?

I'll be teaching this four part workshop over the next couple of months for the Society of Australian Genealogists.

https://www.sag.org.au/event-6300236

29/08/2025

All are welcome (FREE for members) to our October Book Club online meeting with author Rosalie Horner talking about Waltzing Mathilde: Letters to a little girl. Registrations now open: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6301559

29/08/2025

John is in the host's chair today for our birthday Friday Hang Out asking members to bring along their stories of ancestors that made their mark! What can you tell us about someone in your family?

See you online at 4.00pm AEST - all members welcome: www.sag.org.au/HangOut

29/08/2025

Over 90 years of uncovering stories, connecting generations, and building a vibrant family history community.

To every member, researcher, and volunteer who’s helped us grow—thank you. You’ve turned names into stories, and stories into a lasting legacy.

Here’s to the past, present, and all the connections still to come.

28/08/2025

Sydneysiders or those with family in Sydney might be interested in this current consultation from Metropolitan Memorial Parks

Have Your Say: Securing Sydney’s Future Burial Space 🌳

Sydney is running out of affordable and accessible burial and interment space. To address this, the NSW Government has asked Metropolitan Memorial Parks to explore new solutions.

After careful consideration, a piece of Crown land currently leased to Carnarvon Golf Club has been identified as the best location for a new, modern memorial park in the heart of Sydney.

“Our vision for the Carnarvon site is to create a modern memorial park that not only meets essential burial and interment needs but provides accessible public space for the whole community that incorporates open green spaces, landscaped areas, and amenities like walking paths.” Denise Ora said, CEO, Metropolitan Memorial Parks.

Modern memorial parks offer families dignity and choice, while also creating green spaces that bring lasting community, cultural and environmental benefits.

💬 We’re now inviting the community to share their views and help shape the future.

Have your say today 👉 https://bit.ly/45GRRHA

28/08/2025

Your Drawing Mistress and your Latin Master are getting married. (They might have been!)

Congratulations to all celebrating their impending nuptials.

Finding marriage or partnership records are a key part of uncovering your family history - we are here to help - sign up for membership and our courses: www.sag.org.au/memberbenefits

Image from the Society's collection.

27/08/2025

The Isle of Wight might be well known for its holidays, music, and sailing, but what about connections to convicts, apprentices, and royalty before Queen Victoria?

Join us for our English Research Group tonight/Thursday from 7.00pm AEST - register to join live or catch up with the recording: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6104332

Image of John Speed proof maps 1605-1610

27/08/2025

Do you have Northumberland/Scottish borders heritage? A Northumberland County presentation is part of our English Research Group meeting Thursday night from 7.00pm AEST - all welcome: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6104332

Image of Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland from Explore Heritage

27/08/2025

Do you have a place that calls to you? Is there a street, village, lighthouse, ship, or community hall that sparks your curiosity about the people who gathered there? Maybe it’s time for a One Place Study! Join us Tuesday night 2nd September for our friendly and collaborative group as we dive into all things one place - link to events in bio.

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a study underway, each session is designed to inspire participation, share ideas, and explore different research approaches—because there’s no “one size fits all”!

What’s included:
Exploring the concept of a one place study
Spotlight on existing studies
Tips and methodologies for your own research
Space to ask questions and share insights

🎓 Skill level: All
👥 Group Leads: Yvonne Masters & Gemma Beswick

📺 SAG Members: Don’t forget you can watch the recent Family History Connect | What Makes a Place? Rethinking Boundaries in One Place Studies session in the Webinar Library via the Members Area.

Come along, share your place, and let’s uncover its stories together!