Society of Australian Genealogists Archives

Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen archive. Collecting, preserving and sharing Australia's family history. Access our catalogue via

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

Super excited to announce our next Let's Talk About on archival photographic collections with @antareswells and @Geoffmuse We think it's going to be a great discussion, and hopefully we'll have time to show off a few gems from our own collection as well!

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

Our First Look at AncestryDNA session tonight is sold out again & we'd also like to hear from members and the public interested in attending the Analysing your AncestryDNA courses also led by Christine Woodlands in 2023: https://t.co/ttEICalUx6
#familyhistory #genealogy #DNA

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

At this Friday's Hang Out, we want stories of your local history museums - where you have gleaned information or perhaps volunteered your time in bringing a locality to life for others. FREE member event via https://t.co/7DGf8aIYpA
#SAG90 #genealogy #familyhistory #WeLoveMuseums

[Australia and Aotearoa NZ Public History Network @aaphnetwork]

#HistoryWeek2022 next week! There are many events state-wide. Check out @HistoryNSW https://t.co/9xIs8bYHJH

@Macquarie_Uni is holding several 'hands on history' events, from an Epigraphy masterclass to Object handling at the @MacquarieMuseum. See more: https://t.co/1jCEag7y2q

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

We are so excited to be hosting this event with the incredible @TanyaEvans14 ! It's free for the public and we hope to see you there :)

[Michelle Patient @thepatientgenie]

Soc of Aust Genealogists (@archive_SAG) is celebrating it's 90th birthday this month. Lots of events happening including this complimentary webinar which is being recorded if you cant attend at 12:30pm AEST tomorrow. #SAG90 #FamilyHistoryMonth Register at https://t.co/XxUT83TRV8

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

We're SO EXCITED to be hosting the launch of @DanielleLautrec 's The Good Genealogist!! We had a peak at the newly arrived books in Richmond Villa, and you're all in for a treat!

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

She's done it! Come and celebrate the publication of Danielle Lautrec's book, The Good Genealogist at 2.30pm Thursday 25 August at Richmond Villa: https://t.co/YosXYzoDV1

[Koorie Records Unit @KoorieRecords]

How's your research going this #FamilyHistoryMonth? Check our step-by-step guide for advice on searching:
Records of schools, local councils, Aboriginal Protectorate files and Victorian Aboriginal mission and reserves records, to name a few. https://t.co/YGVytfGSgg

[Ruth Graham Morgan @ruthjots]

We had a lovely event today for @SocAustGen #SAG90 celebrations this afternoon hosted by the NSW Governor - onto planning the next activities!

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

The (optional) induction session is tomorrow/Tue night for our August cohort for our Certificate in Genealogical Research & there's still time to sign up - ALL WELCOME: https://t.co/e0pGbfOFrC #SAG90 #familyhistory #genealogy #LifelongLearning #onlinelearning #onlinelearning2022

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

Did anyone spot Paula Duncan at Richmond Villa in last night's @SBS Who Do You Think You Are? - a wonderful film crew to have on site & they showcased our building at the end: https://t.co/pOy19aRVcY #familyhistory #genealogy #WDYTYA #sbs #FavouriteTv #SAG90 #australianroyalty

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

We are so excited that Danielle's knowledge and expertise will soon be available in book form! If you are learning from Danielle, you will indeed become a Good Genealogist.

[DANIELLE LAUTREC @DanielleLautrec]

I am pleased to announce that my book, The Good Genealogist, will soon be available for purchase through the Society of Australian Genealogists. #genealogy #familyhistory #goodgenealogist #bookrelease

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

@BrookeWooldy @nswarchives @PRO_Vic @nlagovau Oooo interesting! We don't usually use gloves so it's nice to see that we're in good company ;)

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

True crime fans, this one's for you!

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

Our next FREE member Let's Talk About event now available for bookings at: https://t.co/vzE9vf7DUc
Hear about emerging use of DNA to solve long standing mysteries & crimes. Ping @NathanDGoodwin @jasereeve @traces_mag #SAG90 #familyhistory #genealogy #DNA #DNAtesting #ColdCase

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

As part of #SAG90 celebrations alongside other activities for #NationalFamilyHistoryMonth - please join us for this FREE event on 23rd August for inspiration - all welcome: https://t.co/3x3fvtKqa0
#familyhistory #genealogy #heritagecookbook #theatre #nationalmonumenttomigration

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

It was National Archives Day yesterday, and what better way to celebrate than talking about our archive here at SAG for our weekly hangout! We're doing some exciting things to conserve and promote our unique collection and are looking forward to sharing our progress!

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

Do you have an object of significance in your family tree research? This Friday Hang Out, @ajrmountain @archive_SAG will take us through the significance assessment at the SAG ...and ask you to share your story 4pm AEST Friday: https://t.co/HWQcZy1FLh Image: Sammsara LMH

[Society of Australian Genealogists @SocAustGen]

Do you have an object of significance in your family tree research? This Friday Hang Out, @ajrmountain @archive_SAG will take us through the significance assessment at the SAG ...and ask you to share your story 4pm AEST Friday: https://t.co/HWQcZy1FLh Image: Sammsara LMH

[Family History at UTAS @utasfh]

Would you like to study the Diploma of Family History – for free?

Apply for the UTAS Society of Australian Genealogists Scholarship to commence in Term 3, 2022.

Must be a @SocAustGen member to be eligible. Applications close 30 May 2022.

https://t.co/YhXl63aPVh

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

To all our members and family history enthusiasts: consider telling your stories! Submission deadline is soon (May 1) but there's still time to wrestle something together

[@InheritingtheFamily @InheritingFam]

Interested in the history of families? Fascinated by emotional objects? Does your family history have 'secrets' and 'forgotten' relatives? And is there a story central to your lineage or the family you study? Then come and talk to us about it!

[Andrew Redfern 🌳🧬🎹🎭 @anmireoz]

Just attended a fantastic presentation on archives and their contemporary outlook. Thanks to @find_findlay @archive_SAG @SocAustGen @history2wheeler @SoGGenealogist & others. Inspiring & enlightening

[Society of Australian Genealogists Archives @archive_SAG]

@C_PascoeLeahy @utasfh @UTAS_ Congratulations @C_PascoeLeahy!