Caloundra Family History Research Inc
Caloundra Family History Research Inc.
As part of the Sunshine Coast Open House, on Saturday 23 October, Caloundra Family History conducted history tours of Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. All tours were well attended and participants were very happy to learn more about the history of the area.
Vale Dawn Kemp As previously advised we lost Dawn Kemp on 12 October 2020 after a long illness. Dawn was a well-known member of the group, who had been a loyal and supportive member for many years. She held the positions of Assistant Librarian from 2005 to 2007, and then as Treasurer from 2007 until Read More …
Nomination At the 2021 August AGM June Blackburn nominated Valerie Thornton for Life Membership which was supported by the members. As a surprise, some of Valerie’s family including her granddaughter turned up at her house to present her clock and flowers. Other family members joined in on the Zoom Meeting. The clock, clock made by Read More …
Fisher Community Awards Presentation Evening In late June 2021 Roz, Fran, and Valerie (L-R) attended The Fisher Community Awards because Caloundra Family History Reserach Inc was a finalist in the Fisher Senior Community Group of the Year section of the Fisher Community Awards. The Fisher Awards have been designed to highlight and celebrate the outstanding Read More …
In the January newsletter, Valerie announced that the committee had approved the opening of the rooms for research on Thursdays and Saturdays from 21 January 2021. This is great as it will be full access to the Library including the Computer Room and Meeting Room. Normal opening and research hours resume from that date and Read More …
A past member, Lorrie Barzdo, always inspired members of the group to write down their stories. Then these stories, then become a pathway for future generations to begin their family history journey. There are criteria to help novice and experienced group members write their stories. As Lorrie always said “you can write about anything … Read More …