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NEW 20 Oct 2014 – A PDF version of this program may be downloaded – click here. This has minor changes from what was previously published. It also includes speaker biographies, talk outlines, Research Help Zone topics and a list of those in our conference group. Printed copies will be supplied on the cruise.

The program on this sheet cruise will offer:

  • 19 topics in up to two streams – lots of choice
  • 15 different sessions – choose those that suit you
  • conference themes
    • a special convict stream
    • a series of Family Tree Maker workshops
    • Eastern states research topics by leading experts (Qld, NSW, Vic)
    • plus general genealogy and history topics
  • several Research Help Zone sessions for:
    • one on one or small group sessions with an expert
    • special interest groups
    • a few special interest topics

A wonderful opportunity to network and interact with all cruisers – genealogically and socially.

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click to download the program

Program Updated 20 October 2014

The Research Help Zone

is for many the most valuable part of the program. To find out more click here to see Helen Smith’s blog about Research Help Zones and advice on how to prepare.

Speakers who have indicated what times they will be available for consultations in the research help zone (on the Friday) — and subject areas they can advise on

  • John Donaldson – 2:30 to 3:30 PM and 4 PM to 5:30 PM
    • Family Tree Maker
    • Internet
    • Computers
  • Cathy Dunn – 2:30 to 3:30 PM and 4 PM to 5:30 PM
    • Dropbox for family historians
    • Online research
    • Early Colonial NSW
    • Norfolk Island
    • Marines and NSW Corps
    • Early Convict indents and shipping records
    • Regional History for South Coast NSW
    • WWI guidance
    • Research strategies
  • Shauna Hicks – 2:30 to 3:30 PM
    • most areas and aspects genealogical research into Australia, New Zealand and overseas
  • Rosemary Kopittke – 2:30 to 3:30 PM and 4 PM to 5:30 PM
    • Australia
    • Queensland
    • Derbyshire
    • German
    • Findmypast help
    • MyHeritage
    • TheGenealogist
  • Carole Riley – 2:30 to 3:30 PM and 4 PM to 5:30 PM
    • General NSW brick walls
    • Land research
    • Evernote, technology for family history
    • TMG (where to now?)
    • Irish research
    • Social media