Latest News
New President of the Society of Australian Genealogists
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Congratulations are extended to BBFHS long time member Melissa Hulbert who has become the first female president of the Society of Australian Genealogists. We wish Melissa all the best in her new role.
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December Additions to the Library
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A list of recent additions to the library is at the foot of this page
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Christmas Dinner Meeting
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A great night was had by all. Certificates of Recognition for 10 years service were awarded to Coral Murray & Megan Neilson with Maree Atkins & Jackie Miller not present. (Top picture)
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to to Maureen Murray & Kate Anderson for outstanding duties for the Society. (Bottom picture) |
December Bulletin
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NSW & ACT 2018 Conference
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BBFHS members attending the State Conference at Batemans Bay
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Ron Rathbone Award
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Congratulations go to BBFHS member Leonie Bell who has been announced as the 2018 winner of the Ron Rathbone History Writing Prize sponsored by Bayside Council. Her winning entry is entitled Botany Wool. Leonie is a member of BBFHS' Writers Group and this the second time she has won the award. Dr Gary Darby received an Honourable Mention for his work.
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Life Membership
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Maree McKinley was awarded Life Membership at our September meeting for her many and varied contributions to our Society since 1985
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DECEMBER LIBRARY ADDITIONS
Tracing your Glasgow Ancestors - A Guide for Family & Local Historians S.LKS.GUI.1.1LC
Long Bay AN.HIS.37.7LC
With All Their World Possessions G.FH.REE.1LC
Hell Ship G.IMM-SHP.A.HIS.2.14LC
Australians - Origins to Eureka, Vol.1 A.HIS.1.35LC
Australians - From Eureka to the Diggers, Vol.2, A.HIS.1.36LC
Tracing your Glasgow Ancestors - A Guide for Family & Local Historians S.LKS.GUI.1.1LC
Long Bay AN.HIS.37.7LC
With All Their World Possessions G.FH.REE.1LC
Hell Ship G.IMM-SHP.A.HIS.2.14LC
Australians - Origins to Eureka, Vol.1 A.HIS.1.35LC
Australians - From Eureka to the Diggers, Vol.2, A.HIS.1.36LC