Tips from Vince Bourke’s approach to family history

Can your approach to family history research be improved? Have you ever wondered if your approach to family history research could be improved? Hearing how others approach their research often gives us ideas and tips that could enhance our own work. Recently at our monthly General meeting in the CFHR room and via Zoom, we Read More …

Book Review: Barefoot through the Bindies

Loris Gray, Caloundra Family History assistant librarian 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. Barefoot through the Bindies Read More …

2022 Lorrie Barzdo Writers’ Award

Start writing your family history story A reminder to members to start writing their stories for the Lorrie Barzdo Writers’ Award. This annual event encourages members to write a story about a family member, an event or anything family history related. The award was started over 10 years ago when in 2010 Lorrie Barzdo donated Read More …

Renew your CFHRI membership

Update: The renewal page is now closed as 2022-2023 renewals are now closed. Still, feel free to check further down this page for plenty of the events we have held over recent years even with Covid interrupting our normal in-person meetings. It is time to renew your membership.  Details on how to do this can Read More …

Members Beginner’s Course Booking Survey

Booking for Members Beginner’s Course Survey Closed Caloundra Family History Research Inc is offering a Beginner’s Course for members during  June and July.  There are two sessions which will be offered twice.  If you are interested in attending you only need to attend one of Session 1 and one of Session 2. If you do Read More …

Caloundra History: Spot the difference between then and now?

The Bulcock Street Heritage Walk will be held on 21 May 2022, next Saturday, weather permitting. This is an opportunity to find out about the history of the Bulcock Street area. More details about the Bulcock Street Heritage Walk on 21 May. These heritage walks are supported by the Sunshine Coast Council. How much has Read More …