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17 Emerald St Cooroy
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August is Family History Month
Join us on Saturday 9th August @ 1pm for a fascinating presentation by Jane Mills Harding.
Soldier settlement, as one of a range of post-World War I repatriation programs, was intended to reward soldiers for their service and support their reintegration into civilian life, however, the prevailing sentiment is that the scheme was a failure politically and economically as well as for the individual settlers. Inspired by wanting to know more about her grandfather’s soldier settler experience, Jane undertook a micro-study of the Boyneside (Queensland) Soldier Settlement that included following the life course of the selectors in this community. The study revealed that there were positive outcomes for both the returned servicemen and the local community, some of which have endured into the present day suggesting that there are important elements of success in the scheme. This presentation will include an overview of the WWI soldier settlement scheme, discussion on how to find records of soldier settlers (with a focus on WWI settlers in Queensland) and what information these records contain that can add to the story of an ancestor or community.
Newsletters and Journals - Latest editions added to the Members' site in June and July 2025
Caloundra - Caloundra Clipper
Redland Bay - Redland Researcher
Armidale - Dust of Ages
Roma - The Maranoa Enquirer
Bathurst - Carillon Chimes
East Gippsland - Black Sheep
Central Qld. - Journal
Ipswich - Bremer Echoes
Caboolture - Newsletter
GSQ - GSQ Generation
Parramatta - PFFF newsletter
Lithgow - Pioneer Press
Redland - Redland Researcher
Writing Competition
The Family History ACT (FHACT) launched its 2025 E.M. Fletcher Writing Competition on 15 February 2025.
The 2025 competition is therefore now open to receive entries, with a closing date of 15 July 2025. All information about how to enter, including Terms and Conditions, Entry Form, and a handy checklist of commonly overlooked requirements, is available on the FHACT website: https://www.familyhistoryact.org.au/writingcompetitioninformation
We’d very much welcome your assistance to get the word out to family history society members about this year’s competition.
I attach a copy of the A4 poster about the competition which can be printed and displayed on society notice boards, Facebook and social media sites, and/or included in electronic communications with your members.
Winning entries receive cash prizes of $1,000 first prize, $500 second prize, and a special FHACT member prize of $100.
Enquiries can be directed to: writingcompetition@familyhistoryact.org.au
Our group is a Family Search Affiliate Library Affiliate libraries have access to FamilySearch's digital genealogical collections that are otherwise accessible only through a FamilySearch center.
Courtesy of MyHeritage visitors to our Centre can now search their extensive range of resources. We also have subscriptions to Ancestry, FindmyPast and RootsIreland. Come in and let our volunteers help you use these databases. Bring a USB to save records from the databases.
Grateful thanks to those businesses who support our group. Ongoing support is provided by Cooroy Computers.
Support these local businesses throughout 2025.
Useful links from Noosa Library Service
Noosa Shire Heritage Walks - Pomona, Cooroy, Tewantin
Local town and locality histories - Cooroy, Kin Kin, Peregian Beach, Pomona, Gympie Terrace, Noosa Heads, Cooran, Tewantin, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Marcus Beach & Castaways Beach
The Noosa Council assists community and not for profit groups by making funding available to assist with some of the general running costs. The benefit enables the Group to use its fundraising income to plan future projects for its members, visitors and the community.
The Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group has been awarded a three year Community Alliance Grant for 2022 -2025
The Group acknowledges and thanks Noosa Council for its support and its commitment to the many groups and community activities within the Council area.
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