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Speakers

Option For Non-Members

Non-members are welcome to attend Zoom meetings featuring our speakers on payment of a $10 fee. Payment notice will be posted in the month prior to the talk.  CLICK HERE to register and pay (must be at least 24 hours prior to meeting)

18 February
(Members Only,
no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of Using Word & Excel for family history

President Jennie will give this talk at our Monthly Members Chat meeting,


7 March

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Gillian Lewis - The Story of the Unknown Serviceman from HMAS Sydney II

 Gillian is from the National Maritime Museum

18 March (Members Only, no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of FamilySearch

President Jennie will give this talk at our Monthly Members Chat Meeting

1 April

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Fleur Creed - WeAre.xyz


15 April (Members Only, no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of Reading Old Handwriting

President Jennie will give this talk at our Members Monthly Chat Meeting

6 May

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Charlotte Sale - How To Do Research So It's Right


20 May
(Members Only, no fee)

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Jeff Madsen - Basics of Scanning Photographs & Documents

FHBB Member Jeff will give this presentation at our monthly Members Chat Meeting

13 June

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Mike Traynor - Our Ancestors' Voyages


17 June (Members Only, no fee)

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Leonie Bell - Basics of Using Powerpoint to Showcase Your Research

FHBB Member Leonie will give this presentation at our Monthly Members Chat Meeting

1 July

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Chris Paton - Scottish Church and State Records


15 July (Members Only, no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of Newspaper Archives

FHBB President Jennie will give this presentation at our Monthly Members Chat Meeting

5 August

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Lilian Magill - 60 Websites in 60 Minutes


19 August (Members Only, no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of Using One Note for Research Organisation

FHBB President Jennie will give this presentation at our Monthly Members Chat Meeting

5 September

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Matt Murphy - Gold: 
The Remarkable Story of Edward Hargraves

16 September (Members Only, no fee)

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 John Levy -Basics of DNA Testing for Family History

FHBB Member John will give this talk at our Monthly Members Chat Meeting

7 October

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Andy Macqueen - French Explorer Francis Barrallier

A Frenchman Goes Exploring
The only serious attempt to cross the Blue Mountains was made in 1802 by French refugee Francis Barrallier. He failed, but left a wonderful account. Despite his bright prospects Barrallier fell victim to the feuding between his fellow Rum Corps officers and Governor King. Barrallier's talents were instead used in the West Indies!
In discussing his latest book "The Frenchman: Francis Barrallier's Life & Journeys 1773-1853 Andy Macqueen will argue that Barrallier's French origins and associations influenced his undertakings in the colony. In discussing his understanding  of Aboriginal people and their rights and Andy will question whether Barrallier's differed from those of his European masters.
Andy Macqueen is a respected Blue Mountains historian and committed conservationist and has been awarded an OAM for his work in this field. He has produced 6 history books and many articles on colonial exploration, first contact, surveying and conservation history. 
His latest book "The Frenchman" is a major overhaul of an earlier book with new content and fresh perspectives

21 October
(Members Only, no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of Breaking Through Walls

BBFH President Jennie will give this talk at our Monthly Members Chat Meeting

4 November

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Diana Sillato - Yells, Bells & Smells: The Anzacs in Malta


18 November (Members Only, no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of Source Citations

FHBB President Jennie will give this talk at our Monthly Members Chat Meeting

5 December

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Panel Discussion With Long-time Members


16 December (Members Only, no fee)

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Jennie Fairs - Basics of Sharing Your Research

At our last Monthly Members Chat Meeting for the year, FHBB President Jennie will give this presentation
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    • Main Menu >
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        • Speakers
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  • Latest News
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  • History