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Australian Genealogists

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A group for genealogists downunder - with roots from all over the world

Location: Australia
Members: 337
Latest Activity: Nov 12, 2023

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This is a group for those in Australia who are researching their families no matter where they originate. New arrivals with no Aussie roots will benefit from membership.

When you join the group please make an introductory comment that tells us a little about yourself.

If you are able to offer help to others with lookups, tips, cemetery photos etc. please post a message in the Offers of Help by SKAS discussion forum.

If you need assistance please post check Offers of Help by SKAS discussion forum for relevant assistance and then post your request in the IF YOU WANT HELP/LOOK UPS POST IT HERE discussion forum.

If you are seeking information on a particular surname have a look for a group devoted to that surname.... if there is not one consider setting up a group....it's not an arduous task. Try using the Site Search on the Top Right Hand side of the page to find references to your surnames.

Please create and use the discussion forums to communicate with other members. There are only two discussions displayed - please use View All to browse through the whole list and find those of interest to you.

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IF YOU WANT HELP/LOOK UPS POST IT HERE

Started by Co Ordinator. Last reply by Heather Laverty Feb 12, 2015. 150 Replies 0 Likes

Offers of Help by SKAS (Some Kind Aussie Souls) Please do not post requests to this discussion

Started by Geniaus. Last reply by Co Ordinator Dec 23, 2011. 63 Replies 0 Likes

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Comment by Helen Violet Smith on May 21, 2011 at 8:37pm: Thanks Maree. Unfortunately their 'next few weeks' is on island time as we have been waiting for a few months now but we live in hope that it will be soon.

Comment by Co Ordinator on May 21, 2011 at 3:49am: Just for those that want to listen to a LDS learning webinar Go Here:

http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/Independent/Using_...

This particular one is on BDMs in NSW you may need a reading program that it will tell you to install. This is required to run the video which lasts about 27mins.

It was produced in Feb 2011 and still uses the * in searching so it may still be in vouge to use. I have had no cause to use it as yet but I'm sure you will find this a very interesting presentation as it is there for anyone to view .

Wayne

Comment by Geniaus on May 20, 2011 at 7:45pm: Thanks to Tony Raffaele who responded to my invitation to submit a rpofile to GeniMates. Read it here:

http://genimates.blogspot.com/2011/05/garry-raffaele.html

Please don't be shy - follow Tony's lead and tell your story in GeniMates

Email genimates@gmail.com

Comment by Geniaus on May 20, 2011 at 6:49am: Tanya and Rosemary, thanks for the info.

I had thought that it was gremlins in my computer.

I will miss that facility.

Comment by Tanya Honey on May 19, 2011 at 9:35pm: Maybe it is the librarian in me, but I like to have as many options to help with searching as I can. Taking something away without an alternative does not help either.

Comment by Rosemary Kopittke on May 19, 2011 at 8:43pm: I have also heard that the wildcard is no longer available. If it is not available then searches will definitely be a lot less powerful. The ? is useful but doesn't fulfil the same purpose.

Comment by Tanya Honey on May 19, 2011 at 8:34pm: Has anyone else seen the discussion on the GENANZ Rootsweb listserv regarding the NSW BDM index search no longer accepting the asterix(*) when searching on names? The discussion has been taking place here http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GENANZ/2011-05/130568... .

I've only tried a few quick searches, but it does seem that the (?) can be used to replace one letter only in a name. Not good news for those of us who have made discoveries using the (*)!

I'd be interested to hear anyone else's thoughts on this. I will be sending some comments through to NSW Registry bdm-complaints@agd.nsw.gov.au .

Tanya

Comment by Geniaus on May 19, 2011 at 5:49pm: I started a new blog yesterday http://geniausevents.blogspot.com/ in which I am collating a calendar of events of interest to genealogists in Australia.

Please take a look and let me know details of any events in your area that may be of interest to others.

Comment by Geniaus on May 18, 2011 at 3:18am: There are some great stories here, thanks.

I have profiled a few of you on the GeniMates blog http://genimates.blogspot.com but would love to add more profiles.

I keep getting messages from people telling me how much they enjoy the blog but, although a number of people have promised me profiles, they are yet to come up with the goods.

Please don't be shy and consider submitting a profile. It will only take you about 15-30 mins to complete the online form.

If you are willing to give it a go please email genimates@gmail.com

Cheers, Jill

Comment by Geniaus on May 18, 2011 at 3:09am: Maree,

Web2.0 applications on the internet are those that allow collaboration or interactivity just like Genealogy Wise which uses the Ning program. Blogs and sites such as Facebook are other Web2.0 applications.

Web1.0 - the first iteration of the internet did not allow for readers to add comments etc. These early sites were read only whereas Web2.0 apps give read and write access.

I will do a blog post about this at my blog http://geniaus.blogspot.com in the next few days and post the link here so you and others can have a read.

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