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"Snippets" NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2006 Vol 6 No. 9 |
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9 September 2006 |
| Dear Members and Visitors
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| CONTENTS OF THIS NEWSLETTER (Items marked * are new or updated) | ||
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| 1. * ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER | ||
| Please check carefully Item 3 'Dates to Remember' where you will find extra details of what is happening within the various SIG Groups, especially the formation of our latest to be established, the Welsh Group. After many months of calling for help with Indexing, we are very happy to report that for the time-being, the publishing team inform us they have sufficient numbers for the job. See Item 4 and please contact a library assistant or Committee member if you would like to help in some other area. This issue features an apology, a welcome and a farewell and thanks. Queensland State Library is preparing for the grand re-opening. Note the closure dates of the temporary facilities at Item 23. Enjoy! | ||
| 2. QFHS GAYTHORNE CENTRE - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW | ||
| Our address: 58 Bellevue Ave GAYTHORNE QLD 4051 For details about QFHS location, including a map, transport etc, Please see http://www.qfhs.org.au/location_hours.htm#Library QFHS LIBRARY PHONE NUMBER - 07 3355 3369. THE QFHS SECRETARY'S email address is secretary@qfhs.org.au MEMBERSHIP CHANGES (including email addresses) should be sent to membership@qfhs.org.au If you belong to any Special Interest Groups please remember to also advise the group separately if you change any of your contact details. ITEMS FOR SNIPPETS - It is not advisable to send material for Snippets to the Editor's personal email address - all Snippets team members need to receive items in case of illness or computer failure. Items for QFHS SNIPPETS should be addressed to snippets@qfhs.org.au. PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON REPLY TO CONTACT SNIPPETS - the 'click on reply' facility is strictly for 'un-subscribing' to the mailing list. QFHS WEBSITE http://www.qfhs.org.au/ The site is being constantly updated so remember to bookmark it for easy access. It contains many useful links for FH researchers. ORDERING LDS FILMS AT QFHS As Snippets announced in May 2006, you can now order your LDS films through QFHS! This is the LDS Service also available at LDS Family History Centres. You order the films and they can be viewed in our rooms on new equipment specially purchased. When the film which you order arrives, you will be advised. It will be available for you to use for approx 1 month at a cost of $6.60 per film. If you need longer, perhaps for non-English language films such as German, French, Swedish, etc, a longer term is available - approximately 12 weeks - $9.00 per film. HOURS OF OPENING are: Mondays only open 7-9pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-3pm; Saturdays 1-4pm; first 3 Sundays of the month 10am-4pm; other Sundays 1-4pm CLOSED ON FRIDAYS except for special meetings. |
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| 3. * DATES TO REMEMBER | ||
| QFHS MONTHLY
MEETINGS and GUEST SPEAKERS All General Meetings are held at the Gaythorne QFHS Resource Centre and start at 7:30pm. Attendance is free, and visitors are welcome. Wednesday 20 September - Peel Island - Brisbane's former leprosarium. A representative [probably Heather Smith, of Wynnum] from Friends of Peel Island Association Inc will tell us about this island in Moreton Bay. Wednesday 18 October - Chinese Family History Research [title may change] - Ray Poon, President, The Chinese-Australian Historical Association Inc. Wednesday 15 November - Christmas Party. Awards presentations. Please bring a plate for supper and a non-perishable item for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal Basket, which Snippets assumes at this stage, will again be a project. OTHER MEETINGS and WORKSHOP DATES These are now listed alphabetically CENTRAL EUROPEAN GROUP 2006 All these Meetings are held 10am - noon on the 4th Saturday of each odd-numbered month. Saturday 23 September, Saturday 25 November For further information, contact Eric Kopittke (Ph 07 3376 4339 Email kopittke@tpg.com.au OR centraleuropean@qfhs.org.au) A $2 donation goes toward purchasing relevant records COMPUTER WORKSHOPS The next ones will probably be held in 2007 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS 2006 (all on the 4th Sunday of the month) Workshops so far arranged are: Sunday 22 October 'Starting your family history' 10am - noon It has been observed that experienced researchers still have much to learn from Marie, although the Workshop is called 'Starting your family history'. Don't be misled by the name! Cost $5.50 per person (incl GST) which goes toward purchasing more research materials for the library. Bookings - Please contact Marie McCulloch Email mariesworkshops@qfhs.org.au Ph 07 3205 3796 ENGLISH WEST COUNTRY GROUP This group researches the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset and meets at 2pm at the Library, on the last Saturday of the odd-numbered months. Meeting dates for 2006 are: Saturday 30 September Saturday 25 November For further information contact Robert Browning on 07 3359 9801 or Email robertbb@optusnet.com.au FAMILY HISTORY WRITING GROUP 2006 All these meetings start at 9am Saturday 16 September Saturday 18 November Email FHWriters@qfhs.org.au or contact Robert Adamson on 07 3266 8353 or Dawn Montgomery on 07 3822 6569. FAMILY TREE MAKER USER GROUP As well as regular "Round the Group" problem solving, in-depth discussions for coming months this year will include:- Making the most of all the "Drop-down" menus in FTM; Using the Books facility; and How to create JPEG files All these meetings run from 10am - 11:30am Friday and Saturday Meeting Dates for 2006 are: Friday 6 October - lecture by Fran Warner on the subjects of Scanning and enhancing pictures/photos before inserting them into FTM Scrapbook Saturday 28 October - lecture by Fran Warner on the subjects of Scanning and enhancing pictures/photos before inserting them into FTM Scrapbook Friday 3 November Friday 1 December For further details please contact Garth, Ph 07 3359 2853 Email: theboss@powerup.com.au IRISH INTEREST GROUP The Irish Interest Group meets on the second Saturday of the even-numbered months (not December) at 10am. Meeting dates for 2006 are: Saturday 14 October hopefully will be "Using British and Irish Military Resources to trace my Ancestors" If any member has relatives in the Dromore, Banbridge area of County Down, a lady living there, who is a member of the Lisburn Family History Society, is happy to assist with local research. Contact: reking@bigpond.net.au For further information about SIG Meetings, contact Mary King on 07 3205 3353 or Email irish@qfhs.org.au MEMBER ORIENTATIONS 2006 - 'OLD' & NEW MEMBERS WELCOME You will almost certainly learn new stuff about the Society, and helpful hints about using the Library and researching, all in a friendly atmosphere and informal setting. Please note differing starting times for week days and Saturdays. New members are especially welcome. Friday 15 September 10am Saturday 21 October 9:30am Friday 17 November 10am Saturday 2 December 9:30am Numbers have to be limited in each session to allow full participation. BOOKING is ESSENTIAL. Please contact Bev Bonning on 07 3355 7389 or Wendy Annand on 07 3395 2530 or email them at welcome@qfhs.org.au Please note: Sessions are usually fully booked, with a waiting list, so please advise the organisers as soon as possible if you find you are unable to attend when you have a booking. SCOTTISH INTEREST GROUP 2006 Meetings start at 10am. The meetings are held on the second Saturday of the odd-numbered months. Meeting dates for 2006 are: Saturday 9 September, Saturday 11 November Email scottish@qfhs.org.au or phone Sam 07 3266 9131 Donations to buy more Scottish resources are welcome *** WELSH INTEREST GROUP 2006....NEWLY FORMED GROUP Meetings will be held in QFHS Resource Centre, Gaythorne Next meeting Friday 27 October 10am - noon All QFHS members are welcome. You need not be Welsh and meetings will be held in English! This new venture is bound to grow quickly so come along and make suggestions for its successful future. Convenor Dave Livett Email welsh@qfhs.org.au
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| 4. * THANK YOU FROM THE PUBLISHING TEAM | ||
| We have been inundated with
offers of indexing assistance from both members and non-members. So we
would like to thank all those who have answered our call. There is now a
much bigger team to work on the indexing of the 1934 electoral roll and
progress should be more rapid. Please contact the Publishing Team for more details: publishing@qfhs.org.au |
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| 5. * WEB MASTER | ||
| It is with pleasure that we announce Jim Hammond as our new Webmaster for QFHS. Welcome Jim, I'm sure you will soon apply some of your own ideas to http://www.qfhs.org.au/ We also say a big 'Thank You' to Ray, who has done a splendid job during his period as Webmaster. Thank you Ray, I'm sure we will still be seeing you at QFHS. | ||
| 6.* NEW WELSH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP | ||
| The initial meeting of the new Welsh SIG has come and gone. Five people attended and two apologies were received. Please see Item 2, WELSH Special Interest Group. Dave Livett, the Convenor of the newly formed SIG assures us the meeting is conducted using the English language. If you have any Welsh ancestry, why not go along to the next meeting planned for Friday 27 October? | ||
| 7.* CALOUNDRA SEMINAR ON AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING – 23 SEPTEMBER 2006 | ||
| The Caloundra Family History
Research Inc will be hosting a seminar to be presented by Stephanie Ryan
from State Library of Queensland on Saturday 23 September from 1pm to 4pm.
Stephanie's topic will be Australian Shipping. Venue will be the Guide
Hut, Arthur Street, Caloundra. The cost of $10 includes afternoon tea. For
bookings and further information please phone Eunice on 07 5492 3676 Or Pam on 07 5477 6582 Eunice's email is eunice@users.dmcs.com.au |
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| 8. * GUIDED HERITAGE WALKS OF TOOWONG CEMETERY FOR 2006 | ||
| The Friends of Toowong
Cemetery Association Inc hold guided heritage walks in Toowong Cemetery on
some Sundays. The walks are conducted on the first Sunday of the month and
last about 90 minutes. They commence at 10.30am. Participants are
requested to gather at the flagpole and wear suitable shoes and a hat, &
bring water. A small donation is appreciated. Dates for the remainder of
2006: 1 October 5 November (including Remembrance Day Service) 3 December For more details please email fotc@aussiemail.com.au or phone 07 3870 4722 or visit http://www.connectqld.org.au/fotc/ |
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| 9. * TOOWONG HISTORY GROUP – MONTHLY MEETINGS | ||
| On the first Thursday of the
month Venue: Toowong State School Library via Kate Street Time: 7 - 8:30pm All are welcome. No membership required. FREE. Thursday 5 October - Speaker: Dick Paten who will speak on the history of Ashgrove in this year of the Ashgrove Sesquicentenary Thursday 2 November - Speaker: Dr John Pearn who will discuss aspects of the history of Milton. Dr Pearn has written many books, including a history of Auchenflower For information on this active group as well as Toowong history and more, visit http://www.toowong.org/ Contacts: Phone: 07 3870 9538 (Marilyn) and 07 3870 3886 (Prue) |
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| 10.* HERVEY BAY FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE | ||
| Hervey Bay Family History
Association Inc will present a Family History Conference "Researching Past
Lives" to be held Saturday 23 September 2006 from 9:00am - 4:00pm Venue: Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr.Denman's Camp Rd & Totness St, Hervey Bay. Program includes; Organise your files NSW Land Records Parish Chest Foreign Language Research Parish Maps Parish humour Tickets from the Family History Room, Hervey Bay Library or by mail: c/- B Wheeler, 36/7 Bay Drive, Pialba Qld 4655 (Cheque or Money Order made out to Hervey Bay FHA Inc and please include a SAE for return of tickets) Cost: $15.00 each Tickets are limited. Contact: brendawheeler@westnet.com.au |
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| 11.* CALOUNDRA FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH INC | ||
| Caloundra Family History
Library lives at the Guide Hut, Arthur Street, Caloundra, Queensland.
Opening hours - Thursday 1-4pm (except 3rd Thursday of month) and Saturday
9:30pm - 12:30pm For full details of Patron, Honorary Members and
Committee Members for 2006 - 2007 plus much more, visit http://www.connectqld.org.au/cfhri/ or email: caloundrafamilyres@hotmail.com |
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| 12. * HEADSTONE PHOTOGRAPHS - QUEENSLAND | ||
| If you are looking for
photos of headstones in Southeast Queensland, you must try http://www.chapelhill.homeip.net/FamilyHistory/Photos/ This marvellous site says: 'This collection of headstone and memorial photos is intended mostly to cover cemeteries for which there is no on-line lists of names. We hope that the photos of the headstones will help to provide a sense of place for those who can't visit the cemeteries personally. We are based in Brisbane (Queensland, Australia), and mostly that determines where we visit. We try to photograph all the memorials at a site. However if they are locked away out of sight, then we don't photograph them. The transcriptions of the memorial inscriptions is generally limited to the genealogical information. If you are aware of any such omissions, please contact us, and we will correct the completeness statement until we can re-visit. We can also add contact details to photos. Please note that the "photos" page will include thumbnails of all the photos, so may be slow to load. The number of photos is given in parenthesis. There is an FAQ.' Then follows a complete list of the many places covered and partially covered so far. This project is ongoing. Even if you have checked it out before, it could be worth doing so again. |
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| 13. * BEWARE OF TWIST ON NIGERIAN SCAM TARGETING FAMILY HISTORIANS | ||
| Fair Trading Minister Margaret Keech warns Queenslanders of a new slant on the age-old Nigerian scam. "The scammers contact potential victims who have signed up for websites which help reunite family members from around the world," Mrs Keech said. "The scammers say that they knew your relative but they recently passed away or disappeared and have left behind a safe deposit box full of valuables which you can claim. "To collect the valuables you first need to pay a delivery fee, sometimes totalling several thousand dollars. Once the fee is sent, the promised valuables never appear. "Alternatively the scammers may ask for your bank account details but money goes out of, not into, your account. "You may also be asked for copies of your passport or driver's licence - opening the doorway to identity fraud." To report new scams or suspicious offers call the Office of Fair Trading on 13 13 04 or visit http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/ | ||
| 14.* AUSTRALASIAN LOOK-UP EXCHANGE ONLINE | ||
| There is a Queensland segment
to the AustBDMs site http://www.ausbdm.org/lookup.php?st=QLD Some interesting stuff here! |
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| 15.* LANCASHIRE LOOK-UP EXCHANGE NOW ONLINE | ||
| You can access it by going to: http://www.lancs-lookup.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Or http://aztecrose.tripod.com/LookupExchange.htm |
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| 16.* ANCIENT ROMAN NAMES | ||
| http://wordsmith.org/words/agnomen.html In ancient Rome, names of people typically had three parts: praenomen (given name), nomen (name of the clan), and cognomen (family name). Example: Gaius Julius Caesar. Sometimes, an additional fourth name, agnomen, was given to honor an achievement. These names were not substitutes for the real name, rather they were used in addition. Also, they were not inherited. Example: Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, given to mark his victories in Africa. |
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| 17. *FAMILY HISTORY CLASSES OFFERED ONLINE | ||
| Interested in genealogy
classes online? Helen Osborn and Sherry Irvine are now offering this
service. There are courses suitable for both relative beginners and those
who have been doing their family history for some time. Full details of
courses can be found at http://www.pharostutors.com/ You can read a review
of one of their courses at John Gough's Really Useful Site http://www.mts.net/~bydesign/RUS/Guide.htm#Tutorials Please note, this item is for your information only and not necessarily endorsed by QFHS or Snippets |
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| 18. * REALLY USEFUL SOURCES FOR UK & IRISH GENEALOGY ON THE WEB | ||
| A list of genealogy sources which was originally prepared for the benefit of newcomers to family history and to the Manchester and Lancashire FHS. For that reason explanations are provided which an experienced researcher would find superfluous, and abbreviations are usually given in full. Also, some of the sources relate specifically to Lancashire, though the great majority are of general interest. http://www.mts.net/~bydesign/RUS/Guide.htm | ||
| 19. * A-Z OF BRITISH GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH | ||
| A-Z of BRITISH GENEALOGICAL
RESEARCH by Dr Ashton Emery. A concise guide to researching British ancestry both locally and at a distance. Everything the family historian wants to know about the IGI, using parish registers, the Civil Registration system, the 19th century Census returns and dozens of other archives, indexes and sources, with all the costs, contacts, addresses and tips a professional or amateur researcher could ever need. http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/EmeryPaper.html |
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| 20.* HYPERHISTORY ONLINE | ||
| HyperHistory is an expanding
scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an
interactive combination of synchronoptic lifelines, timelines, and maps. A
novel synchronoptic concept depicts a full panorama of history in such a
way that it will appeal to a cultivated public at large. A true picture of
the world would be incomplete if it equates history with the history of
wars and politics and neglects all other aspects of life. The addition of
scientific, cultural and religious facts and events are therefore a key to
a fundamental knowledge of society. A spatial representation of time has
obvious educational advantages: here history is no longer learned but
viewed. See http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html The Synchronoptic Concept is a timeline using visual art forms (maps, graphics, colours) in combination with textual information. Its main purpose is to convey a perspective of world historical events, and to enable the reader to hold simultaneously in mind of what was happening in widely separated parts of the earth. Because such a diagram makes it possible to see many things at the same time, it is called a Synchronoptic Chart. Synchronoptical means 'seeing at the same time', or more accurately 'Parallel Views' |
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| 21.* GOULD CELEBRATION BOOK SALE | ||
| Goulds are celebrating their 30th birthday this year, and are having a series of 30th Birthday specials over the remainder of the year. Check out: http://www.gould.com.au/ and click on Clearance. If you encounter any difficulties please contact them at: inquiries@gould.com.au | ||
| 22.* A TRACING & PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE ON LINE | ||
| "In Foreign Fields" is a tracing and photographic imaging service which specialises in World War 1 and World War 2 Grave Sites and Memorials. Canadian, Anzac, Springbok, Indian and other Commonwealth Graves are also traceable. Virtual visits to the war grave site/memorial using photographic imagery and video footage of the cemetery/memorial and surrounding area are offered. Relevant history of the "Fallen" and the cemetery/memorial is included. A poppy cross or wreath can be laid at the site and a personalised inscription written into the Cemetery/Memorial Register. This is presented to the customer in a personal package that will be cherished by future generations and a timeless asset for anyone continuing the family genealogy research .... Lest We Forget. To learn more about this service, visit http://www.inforeignfields.co.uk/ | ||
| 23. * QUEENSLAND STATE LIBRARY MOVES BACK HOME | ||
| The State Library is moving
back to South Bank in the coming months! In preparation for the big move
some of the temporary locations and services will close to the public. In
preparation for the opening of the new State Library of Queensland
building at South Bank, some temporary State Library locations and
services will close to the public: Cannon Hill (all services and John Oxley Library, Family History, Australian Library of Art, Maps, Rare Books collections) closed from 24 September Queensland College of Art and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (all services and Music, Audiovisual collections) closed from 13 November Infozone (South Bank) (all services and State Reference Library - parts of the collections will also be unavailable for limited periods of time prior to this date) closed from 22 November Please note that the above State Library locations will permanently close on the scheduled dates. A hotline has been established to answer any enquiries you may have regarding the service closures and the refurbished State Library - phone (07) 3840 7666. The State Library of Queensland at South Bank with its expanded facilities and services looks forward to welcoming you all back. Have a look at http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/about/visitors/ |
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| 24. * AN APOLOGY | ||
| In the July issue of Snippets, the members of the new Management Committee were named. But we failed to thank retiring member Syd Ryder for his years of service on the Committee, so, sincere apologies for that, Syd. We are pleased to note that Syd will continue his service as Library Co-ordinator. | ||
| 25. * A MESSAGE ABOUT TMG GROUP'S DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS | ||
| Peter Collins has advised that
the October meeting has a change of date to 14 October. The November
meeting will still be 4 November, but there will be an EXTRA meeting on 2
December, which will be a chance for a pre- Christmas break-up. In 2007,
meetings will resume on 3 February. Bookmark the website below and keep an eye on it for further details and any last-minute changes. Peter Collins Phone: 07 3315-6920 Fax: 07 3315-6921 E-mail: tmg@garrisonau.com Web: http://www.garrisonau.com/tmg/ |
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| 26. * STATE RECORDS NSW | ||
| We are indebted to SAG for
passing on this news and relevant tips: The latest additions to NSW State Records online indexes and resources include: Probate Packets series 3 (1875-1890) have now been added to State Records' "Archives Investigator". This brings the range of packets now searchable online to Series 1-3 (1817-1890), and part of Series 4 (currently June 1928 to March 1932 and January 1941 to June 1942). Many thanks to the volunteers involved! To search for a packet, use the above link, choose the 'simple search' option, and enter both the surname of the person you are searching for and the word "death", for example "davies death". Choose 'All words' from the Simple search options. This search will eliminate many of the extraneous results that you would otherwise get. Why does it work? The title of all probate packets contains the word death. Using an 'All words' search ensures that you don't miss people with middle names. For example, David Price Davies would be missed if you did an 'Exact phrase' search for David Davies alone. URL: http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/investigator.htm Also new on the website is an index to Register of Firms 1903-22. The index records the name of each firm, the nature of its business, place of business, date of registration and the persons carrying on the business. The first of 24 volumes of the Register of Firms is now available to search here. This too is an ongoing volunteer project and will be of interest to local and family historians researching owners of firms registered under the Firms Act, 1902. URL: http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/registers_of_firms_1903-22_10348.asp For STATE RECORDS NSW in general, try: http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/ |
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| 27.* PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FUTURE EVENTS | ||
| For more information on any of
these events please visit QFHS website http://www.qfhs.org.au/snippets.htm Snippets for the past six months are available there 1) QFHS POLO SHIRTS - June Snippets Item 10 2) NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ARCHIVES - DATES FOR 2006 - May Snippets Item 33 3) QUEENSLAND STATE ARCHIVES - DATES FOR 2006 - May Snippets Item 34 4) ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND - DATES FOR 2006 - May Snippets Item 35 5) K/CAVANAGH (CLANN CHAOMHANACH) GATHERING, IRELAND - 4-8 OCTOBER 2006 - July Snippets Item 14 6) AFFHO CONGRESS AUCKLAND JANUARY 2009 - July Snippets Item 12 7) WORLD WAR II WAR BRIDES ASSOCIATION REUNION - 25-29 October 2006 - July Snippets Item 15 8) BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL 14-17 SEPTEMBER 2006 - May Snippets Item 32 9) KLEIN FAMILY REUNION - 23 SEPTEMBER 2006 - May Snippets Item 22 10) HILLGROVE SETTLERS FESTIVAL NSW - 30 September - 1 October 2006 - July Snippets Item 25 |
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| 28. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | ||
| I would like to thank all
those who have taken time out to send items of interest to our "Snippets"
mailbox at: snippets@qfhs.org.au The more we receive, the more frequently
we can produce a Newsletter. If your submission does not appear in this
issue, I will try to put it in a future edition. Doreen Rice / Margaret
Greer. Please note that reference to any product does not imply
endorsement. Members are cautioned to evaluate products prior to use. Disclaimer: This newsletter is produced in good faith, and information received is deemed to be accurate, but the editor takes no responsibility for incorrect information supplied. [Editor's note: The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editor or of QFHS] Permission to reprint articles from QFHS 'SNIPPETS' NEWSLETTER is granted unless specifically stated otherwise, provided: (1) the reprint is used for non-commercial, educational purposes; and (2) the following notice appears at the end of the article: "Previously published in QFHS 'SNIPPETS' NEWSLETTER" with the appropriate date, and volume number (e.g. QFHS 'SNIPPETS' NEWSLETTER August 2006 vol 6 No.8). The last six months issues of Snippets are available from http://www.qfhs.org.au/snippets.htm |