Who are you? Harmony week events

Bookings Closed. Bookings for Sunshine Coast Council Library events fill up quickly so register now to avoid disappointment. In March Caloundra Family History is collaborating with Genealogy Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Libraries to talk about tracing your ancestral heritage and understanding your connection in a diverse community. Learn how to begin your family history Read More …

Australia Day Community Group Award Nominee

Caloundra Family History Australia Day Community Group Award Nominee As a nominee for the Community Group or Organisation Australia Day Awards, we attended the award ceremony at Woombye on the Sunshine Coast. The group was represented at the awards by Valerie Thornton, Roz Kuss & Sue Schott.  We did not win but it was a Read More …

Snapshots of Caloundra’s History presentations

Presentations now available for Snapshots of Caloundra’s History Three of the presentations from the Snapshots of Caloundra’s History conference that occurred last August are now available on our website. These can be downloaded. * * * The Early European Settlement in Caloundra Slides contains an image of a deceased Aboriginal man. Life for the traditional Read More …

Introduction Course to Family History Research for Seniors

Many people say that the key to a person’s future is understanding their past. All of us have unique family histories, where our predecessors may have impacted or been impacted through their own enterprises, living conditions and the events of their times. On October 28 and 29, 2022, the Caloundra Family History Research group is Read More …

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 …