Hazel Rose Seto Novice Writers’ Award

Honouring Hazel: The Life and Legacy Behind the Hazel Rose Seto Novice Writers’ Award Hazel Rose SETO, nee HAIR, was born at the Sandgate Hospital on 5 December 1930. The family story is that her father was out on the Bay enjoying a day sailing; her mother, Rosina Hair, nee Stokes, could not wait. She Read More …

Lorrie Barzdo Writers’ Competition 2024

Writers’ Competition Open to all CFHRI Members It’s that time of year to start writing for the Lorrie Barzdo Writers’ Competition if you haven’t done so already. In 2024 LBWA Coordinator is Marg Lenz. This is our annual competition held in honour of Lorrie, a former member, who contributed a great deal to our society Read More …

Guest speaker is Garry Reynolds & May Members Meeting

The May 2024 guest speaker is Garry Reynolds The next Caloundra Family History Research group meeting will be held on Thursday, 16 May 2024 at 1:30 pm (Members’ Meeting follows at 2:30 pm). The guest speaker is Garry Reynolds: family historian, researcher, former teacher & public servant and author who will present “Station of the Read More …

Lorrie Barzdo Advanced Writers’ Award

Sharing your stories through writing family history Lorrie Barzdo, a past member of Caloundra Family History Research Inc, was passionate about sharing stories through writing family history. Lorrie’s Legacy Lorrie wrote:  “There are many reasons why I would urge all members to write a short story, in fact, write many stories, to illustrate how or Read More …

It is time to book our Christmas Lunch

Christmas Lunch 2023 Now is the moment to reserve your spot for our Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. We’ve secured a fantastic venue: Corner Pocket Bar & Grill, situated at 5/80 Lower Gay Terrace, Caloundra, conveniently located in the Aspect Building near Bulcock Street. The cost per Read More …