News from AAGRA
Meet Teresa Collis – Genealogist and Record Agent
By member Teresa Collis My Grandfather died when I was 11. A few
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: GROUNDBREAKING SBS SERIES “THE SECRET DNA OF US” PREMIERES ON APRIL 17
Image Courtesy SBS on YouTube. By member Rachel Croucher The wait is over! The Secret
Connections 2025
Several members of AAGRA attended the hugely successful Genealogical Congress, 'Connections. Past-Present-Future', held in Brisbane
Book review – “1788” by David Hill
By member Judy Purkiss The book '1788, The Brutal Truth of the First Fleet',
The Difference Between a Genealogist and a Passport or Citizenship Consultant
The Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents (AAGRA) has been the peak body for
1921 UK Census
By member Judy Purkiss The 1921 Census was held on Sunday 19 June 1921.
GENEALOGY STUDY OPTIONS IN AUSTRALIA
The type of courses or study required for genealogists, records agents and family historians varies
AAGRA’s 46th AGM
AAGRA's 46th AGM. Friday 22nd November 2024 at 10.30am AEST If you require further details
Queensland overhaul of their Birth, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 2023
Photo by Liv Bruce on Unsplash Queensland has overhauled their requirements for births, deaths and marriages with
AAGRA members success finding the father of an adoptee.
In June AAGRA received a research query from an adoptee who was looking to making
Nick Vine Award Judge
Our Vice President and member, Rachel Croucher is one the judges of the Nick Vine
Who Do You Think You Are?
Congratulations to our member, Phoebe Wilkens, who was one of the genealogists on tonight's (18
Case Study – The Truth Behind Family Stories
By Judy Purkiss MAAGRA Family stories are passed down over time and details change! Facts
ANZAC Day 2024
ANZAC Day is a national day of commemoration to remember Australians and New Zealanders who