Moya Sharp: Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales

September 2023 Guest Speaker at Caloundra Family History Caloundra Family History recently hosted Western Australian historian Moya Sharp OAM via Zoom to hear about her wonderful website, research service, and tales. After moving to Kalgoorlie in the late 1980s, Moya discovered the rich local history of the WA Goldfields which has developed into a life-long Read More …

Book Review: Children of the Occupation

Pattie Wilson, Caloundra Family History secretary has reviewed a book available at our library. As noted in the earlier book reviews, these short reviews help members discover books and other resources in our library. Library resources are available for members to take home to read or reference in the rooms. Children of the Occupation, Japan’s Read More …

Convicts Research Seminar

Convict Seminar was a huge success It was held on Saturday 5 August for National Family History Month at the Indoor Bowling Club in Golden Beach.  The guest speakers Helen Smith and Vicki Osborn as well as two of our own, Shauna Hicks and Trisha Hyde, were brilliant.  Helen and Shauna have agreed to share Read More …

Book ASAP for member-only training sessions

Book now for member-only training sessions Just a friendly reminder that bookings are closing soon for three members-only training sessions. Buddy Training program: Monday, 26 June 9:45 pm – 12:00 pm.  A must for all buddies and members who are interested in becoming a buddy to new members.  There are vacancies available. If you wish Read More …

South Sea Islander Project with Dr Jon Prangnell

What did the South Sea Islander Project reveal? Family history research often leads us down the path of discovering how our ancestors came to be here in Australia… they bought passage on a ship, or they were sentenced to transportation; but did you know that some were kidnapped? At the recent meeting of the Caloundra Read More …

Caloundra Family History Celebrates 30 Years!

30th Anniversary Celebrations The last meeting of Caloundra Family History saw the monthly formalities completed in record time so the 30th Birthday Celebrations could get underway. The group had a glorious sunny day for the event, held under marquees at their headquarters at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club. Current President, June Blackburn, welcomed our long-standing Read More …