ABOUT US
Our group formed in 2018, to support, encourage and inspire members when writing about their family history.
If you don't know where to start with your family history story and would like to go beyond just names and dates, please
COME & JOIN US
We welcome new members. Meetings are generally on the first Wednesday of each month, and include presentations, international speakers, workshops and interactive discussions. With mornings, evenings, online and face-to-face meetings, we strive to provide a suitable time and place for everyone to join us. See our monthly drop down menu for details.
Our active writing members share and collaborate on writing ideas. To date over 1100 stories have been written since inception.
Suggested topics are used by members for inspiration in their monthly writing challenge, or they can follow their own choice. To assist with improving our writing, members are encouraged to read and comment upon other members' monthly stories.
Interested?
For more information: Please Email our Convenors writers.sig@fhwa.org.au
Author, Murray Hall, kept our audience's attention as he walked us through his experiences over more than five years of researching, visiting special places, documenting and writing about his Great Uncle, a soldier in 'The Great War'. Finally, culminating in his publishing an easy-to-read, incredibly informative, yet personal book that is not just about WWI, but Australia and Australians during this tumultuous time.
April 2025
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Thank you, Murray, for a great talk. Heather, Murray & Sue - holding Murray's book
If you missed out on a copy or are interested in purchasing click here
April 2025
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Using "Snapfish" online to produce an appealing small book for children was ably demonstrated by Sue. Various book designs, sizes and layouts were shown, proving this to be a most effective way to produce a Family History story book, not just for kids, but for all your family to enjoy.
March 2025
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Heather expanded upon last month's interactive discussions about "Choosing the write format". It was followed by lively questions and small group interaction, giving plenty of inspiration and thoughts about how to write their stories in different ways.
March 2025
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A Committee member, Shirls steps down from 'duty'.
A thoughtful and valuable member,
And a great ukulele player!
Thank you. A job well done.
February 2025
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Our Convenor, who has worked tirelessly over the last few years, steps down and hands over the reigns to two committee members, who will "job share".
We value the work done, which has maintained our momentum and kept the group moving forward, bringing many enlightening and new ideas.
Thank you for all your work.
February 2025.
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