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21/09/2025

https://mhnsw.au/whats-on/events/crown-plans-revisited/

Join us for an introduction to the world of NSW Crown plans. Learn how you can start searching for, accessing, and understanding Crown plans and related records in the State Archives Collection

20/09/2025

Did you know?

You can find a list of resources relating to the Wiradjuri people on our library website. The resources include Culture Maps, teacher notes, information about Windradyne, records of Frontier Massacres, The Wiradjuri Dictionary and links to many online websites and tools for research and information purposes.

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20/09/2025

A shout out to assist another local group - The Friends of Nundah Historic Cemetery - who are looking to get in touch with descendants of:

William Ernest Bliss
Alfred Henry Gleadhill
John William Henry Quince
James Marmin
Vincent (Vense) Clarence Richards
Richard George Jacklyn
Ernest Edge

Please send us a message if you are a descendant or know how to contact a descendant of any of the above men who so bravely fought for King and country in WW1.

Photo: a lovely aerial photo of Nundah Historic Cemetery courtesy of Nundah Historical archives

20/09/2025

I'm a member of the Super Aussie Genies.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Super_Aussie_Genies_-_SAG_Challenge_Team

🏆 TEAM SELECTION TIME! 🏆
https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1932850
There's a perfect team waiting for you!
Can't decide? Tell us about your location or research interests & we'll help you find your genealogy tribe!
Teams aren't just for competition—they're your support network during the 72-hour marathon. Live chats, shared strategies, and celebration of wins together.
Which name caught your eye?

20/09/2025

20/09/2025

How does AI Impact Truth and Democracy? A Conversation with Cory Alpert
Thursday 25 September, 6pm
Bookings Essential: 6333 6281

Join researcher, columnist, and public thinker Cory Alpert for a timely and thought-provoking evening as he delves into the complex intersections of artificial intelligence, misinformation, and public trust.

About Cory
Cory Alpert is a PhD candidate in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he researches the impact of artificial intelligence on democratic legitimacy. A former White House staffer, he served three years during the Biden-Harris Administration as an Advance Associate. His political résumé includes roles such as senior policy advisor to the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, regional chief of staff for Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign, and advisory and staff positions across numerous campaigns and levels of government. He also works at the intersection of technology, activism, and journalism, regularly contributing to outlets such as The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Haaretz, Pursuit, and others.

20/09/2025

📚 Back to School for Family Historians!

September isn’t just for kids — it’s the perfect time to sharpen your genealogy skills. Our Family History Skills Course Stage 3 is starting soon!
This 12-week online course (Saturdays, 10:30–12:30) will help you:
- Take your tree back beyond the 18th century
- Master advanced sources (manorial records, chancery courts, heraldry)
- Apply DNA & genetics to your research
- Get practical tips on Latin, parish records & deeds
- Learn to write & publish your family history from 27 Sept – 13 Dec 2025
- Online via Zoom (recordings available until 27 Dec)

Book now: https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/376828

Time to go back to school and take your research to the next level! 🎓

20/09/2025

19/09/2025

Most useful update

The greatest thing since sliced bread A while back, we teased about a major coming improvement to our Griffith’s information. Our next step was to go from mapping surname numbers by parish, to let you drill right down to townland level. We were being a bit sneaky. In fact the upgrade was already l...

18/09/2025

All welcome at Lake Mac FHG's meeting tomorrow where I'll be the guest speaker. Feel free to roll up for 2pm.

17/09/2025

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd07nljlyv0o

The number of Japanese centenarians rose to 99,763 in September, with women making up 88% of the total.