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Join us on Monday 28 July for a Hands-on workshop using FamilySearch.org
Come along to learn about the new features FamilySearch offers then sit and experiment on our computers. Our group is a Family Search Affiliate Library so you will have access to records not available via your home computer.
Bring along details of an ancestor for whom you would like to find further details. The session will comprise of a 30 minute introduction followed by at least one hour assisted research time. Fee $2 members, $5 non members
Monday 28 July @ 9.30 am in the Heritage Centre
HERITAGE NOOSA
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Heritage Noosa is an online collection of images, videos, interviews, documents, maps, memorabilia and information held in the collections of the Noosa Libraries Heritage Library and other local heritage organisations.
The site provides easy online access to a rich store of heritage material relating to the Noosa Shire region, its people, places and events, past and present.
Heritage a range of resources provided by the Noosa and Cooroy Libraries
eMagazines find issues of Family Tree magazines, both the UK and US versions as well as Traces and Who Do Your Think You Are magazines. All free to read on tablet, phone or computer through the Libby app with your library card.
Newsletters and Journals - Latest editions added to the Members' site in May 2025
Coffs Harbour - Genie Allergy
Redland Bay - Redland Researcher
Maryborough - Forebears
New Zealand - NZ Family Tree
Bathurst - Carillon Chimes
Botany Bay - Endeavour
Inverell - Voices from the Past
Northern Territory - Progenitor
Caboolture - Newsletter
Cowra - Eagle Eye
Newcastle - Journal
Richmond- Tweed Cedar Log
Goulburn - Argyle Bulletin
Gladstone - Timeline
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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