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Research in 2021

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:53:00 +0000

2020 was a year of disruption, but somehow the pandemic sharpened our focus on what makes life meaningful. Let’s use that focus to start our research plan for 2021.

Happy New Year 2021

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:50:57 +0000

Welcome to 2021, and a reminder the Library will open Tuesday 12 January.

Just One Soldier by Sue Tongue

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:58:03 +0000

Following is a teaser for Sue's full article. It tells the story of her grandmothers first fiancée. For the full story go to the October 2020 HAGSOC Hibernation Harbinger.

Military History FHBB

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:40:00 +0000

Elaine Gifford provides a review of the military history chapter in the latest edition of Family History for Beginners & Beyond.

Maps in Genealogy

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:20:05 +0000

Simon Hall has authored a very interesting article related to the local Duntroon Bell. It also highlights some of the maps available for genealogy research.

Using maps in Family History Research

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:58:18 +0000

Sue Pillans has highlighted the importance of using maps in research and included references to get started.

The winner is announced!

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

October 3, Saturday afternoon just over 60 people met in our first face-to-face event since COVID shutdown. The winner of the E.M. Fletcher writing award was announced and presented by the committee and the judges.

HAGSOC’S exchange Journals in the Members’ Area

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:13:13 +0000

Sue Mann and Jo Rush let us know some of the interesting things that are available through the selection of exchange journals now available in the Members Area of our website.

What’s in HAGSOC’s library? Books! Books! Books!

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:08:22 +0000

With the HAGSOC Library opening up again, Barbara Moore gives us an insight into some of the gems in our library of over 14,500 books, both Australian and overseas.

Two New Projects for HAGSOC

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:33:01 +0000

HAGSOC has benefited from the ACT Heritage grants on two projects which lift our profile in the community and extend our searching capability for the Father Brian Maher collection.

Telopea Park School Admission Registers

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:05:14 +0000

Recently Gina Tooke lead a project team continuing to index the Admission Registers for one of our local schools. The HAGSOC Library now holds a copy of the indexes.

Free Genealogy Sites

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:18:30 +0000

A number of organisations have made their in house databases and/or their subscription sites available for FREE online during the COVID-19 lockdown. Sue has provided a short-list and description of some of these sites.

The Ultimate Guide to Researching your Family History

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:13:31 +0000

The 16th edition of "Family History for Beginners and Beyond" is a resource that everyone researching their Australian roots should have as a reference guide.

My family history technology toolbox

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:56:27 +0000

In this age of technology there are so many genealogy tools to choose from and everyone wants to know which ones are best. Ann Peut has put together a list of her favourite tools. (The article was also in the July HHH.)

Where do I begin?

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:45:43 +0000

With National Family History Month in August, Sue Pillans has put together some hints and tips for getting started (and continuing) with your family history.

British Library reopening

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 05:36:09 +0000

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Why Write Your Family History?

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:42:53 +0000

Clare McGuiness, convenor of the Writers SIG, encourages us to get writing.

Fletcher website news

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:34:22 +0000

Writing Competition CLOSING SOON The 2020 E.M. Fletcher competition closes on 15 July. Read about the judges tips!

Indexing Webinar

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:07:44 +0000

Time to learn some indexing skills.

TAS search

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:13:06 +0000

Search options for the Ancestral Searcher