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Keeping occupied by family research during Covid ...

8/11/2020

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During the Covid period of social isolation and lockdown, Tech Savvy Family Researcher Barry O’Connor completed an extensive family research project which culminated in his being able, with his brother and some friends, to place a headstone on the previously unmarked grave of his grandmother in Manangatang and great grandmother in Swan Hill. A member of the ‘As Time Goes By’ memoir writing group, Barry chose to write about his great grandparents’ story this month, calling his story ‘This (Extraordinary) Life’.  It’s on the website – just type ‘This (Extraordinary) Life’ into the search box.

In the absence of family research classes and fresh episodes of ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, a number of class members have reported enjoying ‘Every Family Has A Secret’ on SBS.  Series 1 is available on SBS On Demand until November 26, 2020; while Series 2 is available until 21 September 2021.  It is good to hear there is going to be another series.
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Beverley Lee
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    Family Research

    ​Family Research is a guided self-help group for members who are already working on their family tree.  Sessions commence with report backs on ‘pains and gains’ during research over the previous month accompanied by shared problem solving and lots of encouragement and ideas for next steps.  Presentations by group members and guest speakers provide inspiration and suggestions of different approaches and resources.  Social distance regulations permitting, ‘hands on’ segments to learn new skills on our devices will be included in 2022.  Stories are also shared each month on topics designed to encourage deeper reflection on our research.  Topics to begin 2022 include ‘A Sense of Place’, ‘Hunch’ and ‘They were there when…’. 

    Convenor/s Contact Details

    Bev Lee
    ​0478 607 838

    ​Wendy Sturgess 
    0403 226 649 

    Barry O'Connor
    ​0407 266 688

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    4th Thursday 1 to 4 pm
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    Finding the Alphabetical List of Names on Ancestry.com (Barry O'Connor)

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