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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🔍✨ Curious about the latest tech and AI tools for Family History? Join us tonight at 7.30pm AEDT on Zoom - all welcome with tickets from $5: www.sag.org.au/event-6325878. 🆕 Latest Updates 💬 News & Views ⚡ Quick Tips 📣 Show & Tell 🔎 In-Depth Focus 🛠️ Helpdesk – get advice and support

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

It's Hang Out Day! Members please don't forget to join us at 4pm AEST where Jennie is hosting on the theme of "Research on the Spot" - come along with your stories of family history where it happened - we'd love you to share your story. Join the Zoom call from the link in the www.sag.org.au/HangOut

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Members! Can you join us Friday from 4.00pm AEST for our Friday Hang Out with the SAG? Lilian is in the host's chair asking you to come along with discoveries from free finds from websites. Not yet a member? No problem - join today. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Community #LifeLongLearning #Ancestry

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Looking for some reading over the Easter break? Pick up our next SAG Book Club read, The Inheritance by Kate Horan. Kate will be with us for our Book Club meeting on Tuesday 20th May: all welcome - www.sag.org.au/bookclub

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Join us for a captivating half-day virtual conference this Saturday 12th April from 1pm AEST: "Artisanal Ancestors: Tracing Family Craft Traditions" www.sag.org.au/event-6138967

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Join us tomorrow/Saturday 5th April from 10am AEDT for our Scottish Research Group on the theme of "Turning Points" - all welcome: www.sag.org.au/event-6070446 #ScottishHistory #Genealogy #familyhistory Image of the Caledonian Canal, Locks at Fort Augustus, from the National Galleries of Scotland

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Jill Ball aka GeniAus @geniaus.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

It's what I'll be hosting tomorrow for members at @socaustgen.bsky.social #familyhistory #Australia #genealogy

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

GIRT BY SEA - be with us for our Colonial Australia Research Group this Saturday! All welcome: www.sag.org.au/event-6070258 Come and join us, navigate uncharted waters and have a whale of a time on Saturday 5 April from 3pm AEDT. Lorraine, Sharon, Andrew and Kristine Co Leads CARG

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Are you curious about your family history but unsure where to start? Be with us from this Thursday ONLINE 7-part course: Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History - www.sag.org.au/event-6051367 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #OnlineCourse #LearnWithSAG #AncestryResearch

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Let's Talk About...returns this coming Monday from 7.30pm AEDT - Let's Talk About...Specialty Libraries - FREE for members: www.sag.org.au/event-6071968 #familyhistory #genealogy #community #librarylovers #library

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Fresh from connecting with family history societies & organisations across the country & the ditch at Connections 2025, this Friday’s Hang Out is about reporting on your finds from family history archives - what can you tell us? Members can join us from 4pm AEDT: www.sag.org.au/Member-Area

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Sharon Brennan @sbrennan.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

@daniellelautrec.bsky.social thanks for your SAG presentation. Think I'm on the way to having Notion worked out. I've even set up some research questions and tasks and actually working on them.

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Society members, are you excited about crafting for family history? Join our upcoming Let's Talk About... webinar Monday night, FREE for members: www.sag.org.au/event-5992678 Be part of the discussion & we'd love to see some of your makes on the night! #FamilyHistory #Crafting #SAGEvents #Genealogy

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Have you an apothecary, druggist, or chemist in your family tree? Patrice is hosting our Friday Hang Out for members at 4pm AEDT and would love to hear your story.Find details to join the online meeting www.sag.org.au/HangOut #familyhistory #genealogy #apothecary #community #onlinelearning

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

This week, we're diving into theme of weddings and honeymoons for our Friday Hang Out! 💍✨ Whether you're uncovering ancestral love stories, practical unions, shotgun ceremonies, or tracing honeymoon destinations, there's something for everyone. MEMBERS! Join us online Friday 4pm AEDT.

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Are you ready to get organised? Danielle Lautrec tells us how the Notion app can work for family history today at 5pm AEDT: www.sag.org.au/event-5989725

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Was your ancestor in the British Parliament? SAG members can join Patrice Connelly for another FREE Family History Connect Webinar, tomorrow/Tuesday 4 Feb from 2.30pm AEDT: www.sag.org.au/event-6039594 Image of interior of Westminster Hall in London, 1797, print maker Charles Mosley (public domain)

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Does your family history research need a bit more online organisation? Danielle Lautrec will take us through utilising the Notion app this Thursday afternoon from 5.00pm AEDT: www.sag.org.au/event-5989725 AI image generated via Ideogram #genealogy #organised #genealogyresearch #familyhistory

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Are you working on a family myth or conquered one? We'd love to hear from members about their research and stories next Friday 7th Feb for our Friday Hang Out with the SAG. Join us online for our FREE community event: www.sag.org.au/event-6037953 image produced via AI using Ideogram

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Jill Ball aka GeniAus @geniaus.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

What a wonderful #AI & #IT Special Interest Group meeting from @socaustgen.bsky.social on Zoom tonight. I gave @bsky.app a plug and members @andrewredfern.bsky.social ,@daniellelautrec.bsky.social and others shared news, tips and tricks. #Australia #familyhistory #genealogy

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

What have you been reading over the Summer? Members, we'd love to hear from you this afternoon at 4pm AEDT: www.sag.org.au/event-6037953 #familyhistory #genealogy #community #FridayHangout

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

After Burns Night this weekend, how about joining our Scottish Research Group meeting next Thursday 30th Jan 7pm AEDT? All welcome & the session will focus on occupations & trades alongside a county presentation on Ross & Cromarty: www.sag.org.au/event-5991031 Image from Christine Taylor

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

New year, new hang outs, new Zoom link. Members - we'd love to see you on Friday at 4pm AEDT when Fleur is our first guest host of the year asking for stories about 'Holidays past'! www.sag.org.au/event-6037953

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Jill Ball aka GeniAus @geniaus.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Had another busy day adding and connecting profiles to @wikitree.bsky.social as part of #ConnectAThonXIII Proud to be part of the #Super#Aussie#Genies team from @socaustgen.bsky.social #genealogy #familyhistory #Australia

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Something for the weekend - new family history form templates created by Gemma and Danielle T: www.sag.org.au/family-histo... We hope you find them useful - let us know! #everyfamilystorymatters #genealogysociety #FamilyHistory #findyourpeople #findyourfamily #untangleyourancestry #genealogy

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

As we reflect on 2024, we want to express our heartfelt thanks. Your collaboration, passion, & dedication have made this year truly special. Wishing you a joyful festive season filled with love, laughter, & cherished memories! We look forward to more discoveries in 2025!

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

On this Christmas Eve, we celebrate the rich tapestry of family stories that connect us all. As we gather with loved ones, let’s remember that every family’s journey is unique and valuable. Wishing you all a warm & meaningful festive season! 🎄 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #FamilyHeritage #SocAustGen

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Wishing for cooler weather and with water on our minds, our Library is the perfect place to escape the heat. We’re open today (Tuesday) & Thursday, 10am – 4pm www.sag.org.au/visitus #GenealogyJourney #FamilyHistory #StayCool #SummerEscape #GenealogyLibrary #BeatTheHeat #FindYourPeople #SocAustGen

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

🎄 Give the Gift of Family History This Christmas! 🎁 Looking for the perfect gift for a family historian? Our Family History & Genealogy Bundles are the ideal present! Shop now at www.sag.org.au/shop & give the gift of exploring family roots this festive season. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Our last "Shut Up & Write Family History" is in just under an hour at 3pm AEDT - if any members would like to join the session, the link to register is at: www.sag.org.au/event-5965251

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Andrew Redfern @andrewredfern.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

One of the many member benefits of @socaustgen.bsky.social Friday Hangouts! This week’s session we share old Christmas photos and stories & play a Christmas game too. Details in the member area of the website. sag.org.au/Member-Area #familyhistory #genealogy

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The Source Citations Group is a new research group to improve skills in citing sources. Come along to this FREE session Tuesday 3rd Dec 6pm AEDT/7am GMT. The first session is free to all and then following meetings will be member-only: www.sag.org.au/event-5946983 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

In the run up to St Andrew's Day this Saturday, our Friday Hang Out themed on Scottish stories this week, all are welcome to come along to our Sottish Research Group TONIGHT from 7pm AEDT: www.sag.org.au/event-5481504 Image from pixabay

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Join us for a Virtual Library session Tues 26 Nov 2.30pm AEDT - Have you ever wondered what's inside the SAG library collection? The Virtual Library session is an opportunity to ask - Register: www.sag.org.au/events #FamilyHistory #AskALibrarian #VirtualLibrary #LibrarySupport #FindYourPeople

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Amazing response so far from Society members to support library/digitisation equipment purchases fundraising appeal - can we make our target by the end of the weekend? www.sag.org.au/donatetoday

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thinking about organising a family reunion? We've got you covered. Members and Affiliates can be with us online this coming Monday 25 November 7.30pm AEDT, Let's Talk About...Family Reunions: www.sag.org.au/event-5481374

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Andrew Redfern @andrewredfern.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Off to @socaustgen.bsky.social for part 3 of 3 digital skills course. This resource is part of today’s session. Thanks National Library Australia. www.nla.gov.au/research-gui...

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Society of Australian Genealogists @socaustgen.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Hello! The vast Pacific Ocean is integral to our history. From early trade between Australian First Nations & Pacific Islanders, European explorers,& wars, to missionaries, business,sporting teams, & adventure seekers,many have connections to Pacific - Members Friday 4pm AEDT www.sag.org.au/HangOut

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