Pulling the Threads of Deb's Tapestry

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A Lunch time Salad

Recipes


Baby spinach leaves – handful approx. 100 gms

Feta cheese – 1 small block; cut into small cubes

Baby roma tomatoes – keep whole

Whole champignons – small tin

Corn kernels – small tin; optional

Beetroot – diced

Spring onion – finely sliced

Chives – fresh if possible or dried flakes; 1 teaspoon approx.

Mix well; serve in a large glass bowl for effect.

Add diced smoked turkey breast or roast chicken if desired as a one bowl dish before mixing.

Berries & Dip Dessert

Recipes

Dessert Dip

1 tub natural greek yoghurt plain

1 tub double thickened / dollop cream

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Mix well, chill until serving

Serve with mixed berries / roughly diced melon &/or pawpaw &/or banana

Use of local association

Branches of the Tree

CQFHA = Central Queensland Family History Association inc.

Screenshot of Home page of website: cqfamilyhistory.org.au

There are many online resources for researching family history though the CQFHA repository has resources that may not be easily accessible through this avenue. It is not necessary to have computer skills to find information.

I was asked to develop a resource for the CQFHA and the 'Guide to Repository For Promotional Events: September 2018' was compiled. Its table of contents describes many of the collections within the Repository from which to conduct such research. A team of volunteers enthusiastically and diligently spend many hours providing background effort in cataloguing and indexing the resources of the Association.

•Introduction

•Clubroom opening hours

•Diagram: Collections within building
•Library and catalogue
•Calibre resource access
•School records
•‘Dead End’: Cemetery and burial records
•People Movement Resources
•Scrapbooks
•Queensland Government gazettes
•Computer indices
•Microfiche resources
•Microfilm resources
•Journals
•Maps
•Physical tour of Repository
•Projects development and assistance
•Events program
•Family history research tips

 

•INFORMATION SHEETS

 

The Association publishes a journal 4 times a year & we swap journals with other societies so we have journals from other places in Qld, other states of Australia, many countries in Great Britain as well as other countries. The Association also purchases some journals such as Family Tree Magazine.

Association Journal – ‘The CQ Genie-ologist’: distribution frequency – quarterly: March, June, September, December; contribution is encouraged.

Electronic newsletter – ‘Alerts and Updates’ most Fridays & ‘Backup Alert’  Current email address required!

Website – member access: contact web@cqfamilyhistory.org.au

The Association is affiliated with many local, state, national and international bodies for the purpose of family history research. People (members or non) can use an avenue from the website to request research on a person or persons of interest. There is a fee attached. Please comment on the website or facebook page about your experience in using same.

CQFHA Newsletter Article 2016

Branches of the Tree

Being a novice participant in “Unlock the Past” conferences and sea cruises I saved madly to give these adventures a go.

 What a delightful seven days!

My cabin mate was Judith Rowarth who I had not had the pleasure of meeting whilst she lived in Rocky. In the extremely small space of our twin share cabin with ensuite I found Judith easy to get along with.

I hope Judith writes up her life story as she is a very interesting lady.

 Overall the preparation, presentation and support of the “Unlock the Past” conference was confident and competent – Alan Phillips working diligently to copy the ebooks he promoted during the voyage onto USB drives - still waiting on the emailed handouts though – my notes need the basics to make sense now! Being able to peruse the resource booklets was a bonus – many thanks to those authors for their time and generosity in compiling these documents – several  of the conference speakers were authors.

 Carol Baxter as keynote speaker was dynamic and she presented information in an easy manner – stimulated my imagination to visualise stories of my various ancestors that I could write up if necessary. The resource books I purchased will definitely help with this activity. I can understand how her books of ‘True Crime Historical Nonfiction’ are lucrative and noted as readable.

Rosemary and Eric Kopitke were extremely approachable and deeply knowledgeable about indices and finding those German ancestors. From other participants and my own interview with Eric, he listened actively to the issue then burst forth with email addresses and possible avenues of search that will be greatly helpful. Rosemary with calm good humour provided insight into the ways and means of using indices and maintaining an attitude of credibility and analysis. Those ‘Research Help Zones’ given by the speakers , were appreciated by all who were able to attend – well worth making the appointment.

 The sessions Rosemary provided on aspects of several commonly used websites was fantastic – several I had heard of but really had no idea were such repositories of useful stuff.

 Helen Smith assertively kept all on track during the sessions and then with humour and authority reinforced the central essentials of family history research of accuracy and substantial background to the facts of information. I found the legal boundaries within her sessions very enlightening.

Keeping the sensitive and sensibility of skeletons surfacing. Identifying the impact of certain information and when and how to discuss and with whom, especially if more information is wanted. Timely reinforcement for someone like me who has a problem with ‘foot and mouth’ syndrome.

 The use of maps to assist in locating and guiding searches as given by Eric and Helen, awesome, as another avenue of thought and presentation of family life story. Those changing county / shire boundaries now make sense and where to find old maps – gold!

Judy Webster provided valuable direction in the search of those elusive ancestors who may have donned cloaks of invisibility for various reasons – illegitimacy, starting a new life, escaping circumstances, dodging responsibilities. Find those ‘Police Gazettes’.

Chris Wright answered several questions I had on software programs in regard to Picasa – thank you. Chris also taught me to use another software program I had on my computer though did not know for what it was good (EverNote -> OneNote).

In summary, the points of note I took away from the conference were:

·         Search widely and have a number of citations in support of identity

·         Search widely within a family group for information – all siblings of all members

·         Search widely from around the globe – widen boundaries

·         Search widely from environmental, social, political and cultural avenues

·         Search widely from as many websites as can find – keywords: family, history, ancestors, genealogy, ancestry, heritage, past, search, find

·         Thoroughly use local resources – family, library, CQFH

·         Keep an open mind!

Overall, I am reassured I have many years of adventure ahead with making my ancestors and descendant family members into human and comprehensive beings.

Though I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise experience I do feel I am a land based person – will scout out elite exotic resorts for future family history conferences. I heard that the next Congress is being held in Sydney in March 2018.

Have started saving for this event already.

 Chose that person of interest and bring to life again.