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 …

Round up for Harmony Week

7 Talks in one week As part of Harmony Week, Caloundra Family History Research Inc, together with Genealogy Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Libraries presented Who Are You? A genealogy guide to help you find out how to trace your ancestral heritage and understand where you belong in a diverse community. Caloundra Family History covered  Read More …

Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach Guided Tours

Find out about Caloundra’s local history with the Bulcock Street or Bulcock Beach Guided Tours. Or go on both. This is a joint event between the Queensland section of the National Trust for the Heritage Festival 2023 and Caloundra Family History Research Inc. Caloundra Family History is committed to sharing this amazing historical landscape and Read More …