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They Came by Ship
By member Judy Purkiss “They Came By Ship”, an family history month event by Familyhistory
Book review of ‘Roots to Revenue-How to Start and Grow a Genealogy Business at home’
By James Tait Are you a hobbyist and thinking of starting a genealogy business? Maybe
Convict Connections
Photo 1: Linda Waters from Brisbane with AAGRA President, Dr Dianne Snowden AM, at the
Why professional genealogy?
By James Tait My family knew I loved history and was inquisitive, tenacious, and possessed
August 2025 Family History events attended
Photo's: Frances Cairns at the Victory in the Pacific Day Commemoration Service Victory in the
National Family History Month 2025: Launch of The Indian and South Asian Special Interest Group at the Society of Australian Genealogists
Photograph 1: Inder SINGH and Nuttah SINGH (brothers or ‘cousin brothers’ from Punjab, undivided India).
Society of Australian Genealogists – Call for Articles & Talk Proposals
The Society of Australian Genealogist are looking for people who would like to share their
Family History Month – August 2025
August, Family History Month, is just around the corner. The ideal time to take the
LEGAL DEPOSIT IN AUSTRALIA
Did you know that it’s a statutory requirement under the Copyright Act (1968) to lodge
Meeting Tom Gleeson
How wonderful, to once again, see our member, genealogist Phoebe Wilkens on Who Do You
MEET OUR MEMBERS – Ms Kat Le Gay Brereton
Kat is a genealogical researcher & family historian combining technical expertise with a compassionate, trauma-informed
Meet Teresa Collis – Genealogist and Record Agent
By member Teresa Collis My Grandfather died when I was 11. A few
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: GROUNDBREAKING SBS SERIES “THE SECRET DNA OF US” PREMIERES ON APRIL 17
Image Courtesy SBS on YouTube. By member Rachel Croucher The wait is over! The Secret
Connections 2025
Several members of AAGRA attended the hugely successful Genealogical Congress, 'Connections. Past-Present-Future', held in Brisbane
