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Do you have an upcoming special event?

Societies and other event organisers ... we can support and help promote your special event by:

  • publicity in this Upcoming Events section of our regular newsletter
  • sponsorship -- prizes and special offers to attendees

Contact Alan - alan@gould.com.au - if you would like us to list and offer sponsorship for your upcoming event.


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GSQ ANNUAL SEMINAR 2025 - online via Zoom
Rogues, Rebels and Respectables Seminar
Saturday 11 October 12pm- 6pm
Join via Zoom to listen and learn from 6 Fantastic Presenters plus Question and Answers Panel, so that you can ask those questions you forgot at the time of the presentation.

Speakers include Shauna Hicks, Michael Flynn, Helen Smith, Hamish Maxwell-Stewart, Emma Maxwell and Dr Janet Few. All presenters will take part in a Q & A Panel at the conclusion of the Seminar.  Early Bird Price is $60 for GSQ members, $75 for non-GSQ members until 30 September. Prices from 30 September are $70 for GSQ members and $85.00 for non-GSQ members. 

Full details are available on the website

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ONLINE WRITING WORKSHOP with Dr Betty O'Neill - online via Zoom
8 November 2025 9:30am-4.00pm
SAG members $150 - non members $190
SAG Affiliate Society Members – $170

Unlock the stories of your past in this inspiring one-day workshop designed to help you transform family history research into captivating narratives. Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to refine your writing, this hands-on session will give you the tools to bring your ancestors’ lives to life on the page.
    Guided by published author, well-known family historian and creative writing teacher Dr Betty O’Neill, you’ll learn how to craft compelling stories from genealogical research, oral histories, and family legends. Discover techniques to create vivid scenes, develop memorable characters, and weave historical context seamlessly into your writing. Through guided exercises you’ll leave with newfound confidence and a roadmap to continue your family history project.
   
Held in a welcoming, collaborative environment, this workshop is perfect for those who want to preserve family legacies, connect with loved ones through storytelling, or explore the richness of their heritage. You’ll also meet like-minded individuals, share ideas, and gain inspiration from their journeys.

Full details are available on the website

 

 

RECENT PAST EVENTS from UNLOCK THE PAST

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19th cruise – conference - tour package - click link or image above for further details

A comprehensive conference, tour and cruise package - do any one, two or three components

ADELAIDE - 2 conference days Wed 20 and Fri 22 August 2025

   Click here for details on the Adelaide program

MANNUM - 2 days Sat 23 to Mon 25 Aug 2025 PLUS the cruise - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Mannum, the birthplace of Murray River steam navigation, is about 90km (90 minutes) from Adelaide. With a wealth of history of its own, we have scheduled 2 days in Mannum to explore this history and share in some pre-cruise activities, including 4 conference sessions.

Added to this we have scheduled tour activities for the coach transfers to and from Mannum. The first will be through historic towns in the north east Adelaide Hills with significant connections to Mannum. The return will stop at the Monarto Safari Park, the newest and largest open range zoo in Australia

  • 1 day bus transfer via North East Hills to Mannum (with tourist stops) - Sat 23 Aug
  • 2 days of conference and tour activities in Mannum - Sat afternoon 23 - early Mon afternoon 25 Aug
  • 4 night Murray River Outback Heritage Cruise - Mon afternoon 25 Aug to Fri morning 29 Aug
  • 1 day bus transfer via South East Freeway to Adelaide (with tourist stops) - Fri 29 Aug

   Click here for details on the Mannum component, including the 4 night cruise



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18th cruise – Southern Australia - click link or image above for full details

9 nights 1-10 December 2024 on Celebrity Edge

  • from Sydney, visiting Hobart, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide & Melbourne
  • lead presenter: Chris Paton
  • 40-50 topics – major themes: Scottish and Irish research
  • plus our usual wide range of other topics – Australia & New Zealand, Britain, Europe, DNA methodology & general 

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Chris Paton & Mia Bennett down under - click link or image above for further details

Take your research further with leading experts Chris Paton and Mia Bennett, featured speakers on our 18th Unlock the Past cruise (Southern Australia) in December 2024. We are planning two (and possibly three) land seminars with them in the following cities:

Sydney – 2 days Thu 28 - Fri 29 November 2024 – Sydney details and booking
at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde

Adelaide – 1 day Fri 6 December 2024 – Adelaide details and booking
at Hisense Stadium (West Adelaide Football Club), 57 Milner Road, Richmond SA

Brisbane – 2 days Thu 12 - Fri 13 December 2024 – Brisbane details and booking
at Geebung RSL Club, Corner Newman Road & Collings Street, Geebung

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