By Lyndall Maag. I suppose I have become used to the eye rolls and the sighs, the benign smiles and groans. You know, when you are passionate about an issue, trying desperately to communicate an aspect of genealogy very meaningful to you, and the response you receive is one of disinterest, at best. This has happened many times as I have attempted to engage in conversation family historians, from newbies to the very experienced, about the benefits our industry could … Continue reading
By Tiggy Johnson. Despite it being only half way through November, it feels like the end of the year to me. As a result, I feel like I should be reviewing this year and planning for next. Reviewing this year is a bit of a mixed bag for me. On first thoughts, I feel like I haven’t done much research at all, and I don’t need to think much to know how little writing I’ve done. But when … Continue reading
I welcomed my new grandson at the end of October. At present I’m treasuring the moment, so there’s no post from me this month. See you in December. Pauline
Continue readingBy Lyndall Maag. The Middle Eastern sun beat down on my head, its powerful warmth seeping through my shoulders, stinging my nose and cheeks. My eyes were continually adjusting to the glare as I walked row upon row, line upon line, of the graves lying in the British Military Cemetery on Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus. The imposing entry gates are made of wood and the local limestone that is sometimes a yellow cream or dusty pink hue depending on the time … Continue reading
For those who may have missed the news, GSQ is closing its premises at 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane on Friday 30 October to pack and move to 25 Stackpole Street, Wishart. It expects to remain closed during November. Further details will be posted on the website www.gsq.org.au. We look forward to welcoming you to our new premises.
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