Congress 2015 has come and gone and The Carnival is Over. I imagine Convenor Kerrie Gary and her team of “green people” and “purple people” have all collapsed in a heap after a job well done…they certainly took care of us very well and provided us with a luxury smorgasbord of speakers. So…what of my … More Congress 2015: The Carnival Is Over
Registration completed, bags collected and blogger beads have been donned. The crowds gathered and the conversations began…in fact the bus to the Australian War Memorial for the welcome did sound like a flock of happy lorikeets settling into the gum tree for the evening <smile>. The buzz didn’t cease as we entered the hall dominated … More Welcome to Congress
Today’s Congress 2015 speaker interview is with Grace Karskens from the University of New South Wales, one of the keynote presenters. I’m excited about her presentation and think it will offer much food for thought for all of us. I wonder if you could tell us a little about your background? Are you a genealogist, researcher, … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker: Grace Karskens
As the bingo callers say “13, lucky for some” as it is for genealogists who’ve been procrastinating about Congress 2015 in Canberra. The big day is now only 13 days away and today is the last day to submit your late registration, sign up for the social functions, and generally start thinking about your session … More Black Cats and Bingo Callers: Congress 2015 Final Registration
It’s just a month today until we’ll be enjoying the excitement of the Welcome Reception for Congress 2015. Isn’t it funny how we wait and wait for something special to come along then all of a sudden it’s upon us? The Welcome Reception is being held at the Australian War Memorial so it will be very special … More Only 28 more sleeps to Congress 2015
Let me introduce you today to Jenny Joyce, another of the Australian speakers at Congress 2015 in Canberra. I’m looking forward to meeting Jenny in person at Congress, as well as following her advice about tips for genies. Her three talks will have lots to offer fellow family historians from beginner to experienced. I wonder … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker: Jenny Joyce
Our Congress 2015 speaker for today is Seonaid Lewis from Auckland, New Zealand. I know Seonaid quite well from blogs and other social media but I haven’t heard her present. I’m looking forward to meeting her at Congress. I’m confident that if you have ancestors from across the Ditch, she’ll be your “go to” speaker. … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker, Seonaid Lewis from NZ
I doubt too many Australian genealogists are unfamiliar with long-term researcher and knowledgeable speaker, Shauna Hicks. I’ve been fortunate enough to hear Shauna speak quite a few times, and I’m sure many of you have too but here are her topics for Congress 2015. Shauna has also been convenor of Australia’s National Family History Month for … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker: Shauna Hicks
Today it’s my pleasure to introduce to one of Australia’s excellent family history presenters, Kerry Farmer, who will be speaking at Congress 2015 in Canberra. I’ve heard Kerry speak a number of times and her talks are always packed full of information with ideas to spike your interest….I know I always learn something new from … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker – Kerry Farmer
As you know there are three official bloggers for Congress 2015 in Canberra: Shauna Hicks, Jill Ball (aka Geniaus) and myself. We thought it might be interesting for you to learn a little more about the speakers at Congress, who they are, and what their interests cover. Shauna has already interviewed a few speakers but Dr … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker Perry McIntyre
Family history across the seas 