What is an .iso file and how can it be used for genealogy?

I don't presume to be an expert around computers but I do like to educate myself and learn when I am challenged.  This happened to me over the past week when my 2010 MacBook Pro started to have real problems when my available space dropped to less than 40gb out of a 500gb drive.

Updated, a few people have asked for complete instructions so I have added them, scroll straight to the bottom.

Australian Deathcare Industry by Aussie Rhonda

It is with regret that I inform I have removed my links database to the death industry in Australia "Australian Deathcare Industry by Aussie Rhonda".

My apologies to those that used it, I have decided to channel my time in other directions.

Unlikely source for Queensland Rural Towns History

In genealogy always look beyond the obvious and it will get you far.  I stumbled across this website, ParanormalPARATEK.  They research paranormal activity (which is interesting work in itself), but did you realise they also research the property they are investigating?  They are putting together a 6 part series called "Queensland - Our history through time".  Seriously, if your research centres around rural country towns these timelines are a fascinating pictorial history..

Reasons and logic of sources in genealogy

Drive-by genealogists should learn a few rules.  An absolutely great article worth reading.  Sharon Tate Moody breaks down the "source" hierarchy for "drive-by" genealogists to learn.  Everybody should read!

A lot of us are guilty of releasing incorrect and unproven information. Yes, in my early days I was also guilty of this, hence my drive for cleaning it all up and removing a lot of unnecessary data and let the next person find the source themselves. Correctly entered sources are mandatory!

Fraser Coast Cemetery Indexes

Fraser Coast Regional Council has released online indexes to the following cemeteries, if available photo's are also included:

Unlock The Past History and Genealogy Cruise 2011 | Let's Go!

Hello fellow researchers!  It has been a very long time since I have dedicated any time to genealogy.  However this is going to be rectified soon :)

Tonight whilst scrolling thought my google reader (yes, I am a google fan)

I came across this article and thought WOW, what a way to get back into the research, with a nice big BANG and a HOLIDAY to boot!

I am keen, and would love to go for the quad share room with some fellow family members, also a great to get to know each other and share our knowledge, if you're interested please let me know!

Unlock The Past History and Genealogy Cruise 2011 | Unlock the Past.

The Old Sydney Burial Ground

During a random updating of links on the site tonight I discovered a dead one on George Melrose's page for the Old Sydney Burial Ground.  A search has revealed the following new links and histories.

Nowra General Cemetery – Revocation of Rights of Burial prior to 1 January 1946

Today I received my copy of the "Shoalhaven Bereavement Services Newsletter Sept 2009" and wish to draw your attention to the following document, especially if you have ancestors or family buried there before 1 January 1946.

Our Convict Heritage

Here is a quick list of our known convicts to date.  As the tree grows I am sure more will be added :)

Chart is under progress.  It is amazing how much information I am lacking in my program!

NAME	CONVICTED	SHIP	TERM	NOTES	FAMILY
JONES, William	12 JAN 1814	Marquis of Wellington	Life	Conditional Pardon – 8 Sep 1836	Maternal
SULLIVAN, Mary Ann	24 OCT 1821	Mary Anne (1)	Death	Commuted to Transportation for Life	Maternal
HORNE, Samuel Henry	13 AUG 1816	Lord Eldon	Death	Commuted to Transportation for Life	Maternal by marriage
FRITCHLEY, Richard (alias NEWTON)	5 JAN 1835	Marquis of Huntley (4)	14 yrs	Pardoned	Maternal
WOODBURY, Richard	29 OCT 1803	Fortune (1)	7 yrs		Craft
EVERINGHAM, Matthew James	7 JUL 1784	Scarborough	7 yrs		Craft
CRAFT, Joseph	1790	Albermarle	Life		Craft
ROBINSON, Sarah	8 OCT 1799	Earl Cornwallis	7 yrs		Craft
RIMES, Elizabeth	28 OCT 1789	Neptune	7 yrs		Craft

You can’t help but feel for my daughter with all that convict blood!  I only have 3 strands, she has 8!

Life in Australia's Convict Female Factories

Gallery exhibitions - National Archives of Australia.

An estimated one in five Australians has an ancestor who spent time in a convict female factory, but very little material survives from these women. Their contribution has been largely ignored, yet they are the ‘mothers of the nation’ – women with grit who survived the dire conditions of late 18th and early 19th century colonial Australia.

Look-ups

Free Genealogy Lookups on the resources I hold

I am happy to do free lookupson any of the material listed below if it may be of help to you.  Just use the form at the bottom of the page.
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