Genies Down Under
By Maria Northcote
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Podcast Description
Genealogy with an Australian twist. Presented by Maria Northcote, Genies Down Under is a monthly podcast bursting with lots of tips, tools and tricks for genealogists (genies), with some hints on the traps to avoid. There'll be lots of family history stories and ideas on how to get to know your own ancestors - beyond just their names and dates. So, if you're a genealogist interested in researching your family's connection to Australia, look for our free Podcast in the iTunes store.
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CleanGDU 008: Blogging stuff for genies: Getting online with your ancestors | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for using place-based information in your family history research. In Episode 8 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What is a blog? How can I create a blog? How can I use blogs to share my family history research? How can I access other people's blogs to build up my own family history research? | 1 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 007: Place-based stuff for genies: Tracking down your ancestors UPDATED VERSION | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for using place-based information in your family history research. In Episode 7 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What free resources can I use to find out more about my ancestors' places, where they lived, were born, married, etc.? How can I use information that I find out about places in my own family history research? How can I use maps to make my family history come to life? If I can't get to these places, what other things can I do instead? | 2 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 007: Place-based stuff for genies: Tracking down your ancestors | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for using place-based information in your family history research. In Episode 7 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What free resources can I use to find out more about my ancestors' places, where they lived, were born, married, etc.? How can I use information that I find out about places in my own family history research? How can I use maps to make my family history come to life? If I can't get to these places, what other things can I do instead? | 31 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 006: Graphics stuff for genies - Using images in your family history research | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for using graphics in your family history research. In Episode 6 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What types of graphics can we use in our family history research? Where can I get my hands on some graphics or my family history research? What tools can I use to create my own graphics? How can I use these graphics to record my family history? | 29 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 005: Newspaper stuff for genies - Read all about your ancestors | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for using newspapers in your family history research. In Episode 5 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What newspapers are available for me to access here in Australia? What newspapers are available for me to access overseas? How can I use newspapers to add some of the interesting foliage on the bare family tree branches? How can I search newspapers for information about my family? | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 004: Planning stuff for genies - Getting ready for family history research in 2012 | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for planning a full year ahead in your family history research in 2012. In Episode 4 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: How can I organise my files and databases? How can I make my research a bit more manageable, especially if I only have short bursts of time? What goals should I make for my family history research? How can I involve living relatives in my family history research this year? | 31 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 003: Heirloom stuff for genies - Old things around the house | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for building the context of your family history research by exploring, finding and recording information about family heirlooms. In Episode 3 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What is an heirloom? How can I get my hands on family heirlooms? How can I record information about my family's heirlooms? How can I help to preserve my family's heirlooms? | 30 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 002: Free stuff for genies - It fell off the back of a truck | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for accessing free stuff on and off the internet for family history research. In Episode 2 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What free stuff can I access online for my family history research? What free stuff can I access that isn't online for my family history research? If I'm a bit short of money, how can I still keep going with my genealogy? | 31 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 001: You're a long time dead - Cemetery stuff for genies | Tips, tools, tricks and traps for using cemeteries for family history research. In Episode 1 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: How can I find my dead ancestors without taking too much time and without wasting money? What should I take on a cemetery visit? What can I do before the cemetery visit to make my visit more enjoyable and successful? How can I find that hard-to-find cemetery? How can I use tools that I have at home for my genealogical research? How can I avoid genealogical time-wasting traps? | 1 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGDU 000: An Introduction to Genies Down Under | Intro to the Genies Down Under podcast series and the host, Maria Northcote. The podcast offers tips, tools, tricks and traps for genealogy researchers - with an Australian twist. In this Episode Zero of a Genies Down Under Podcast, Maria Northcote, a Genie from Down Under, describes how this new podcast will appeal to family history researchers. | 17 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great Addition the the Australian Genealogical Scene
Maria has created something special here with her many genealogy gems peppered around in this new Australian Genealogical podcast. It's sure to will help you save time and get more done with your genealogical research.
Maria has a talented style in sharing clear, easy to understand, knowledge of her experiences along with the classic laconic, Aussie way of sharing personal stories.
All genealogists, in Australia or internationally will gain tips and tricks to save the frustrations of getting the knowledge and show you how to create your personal family history. These systems work across many different locations and cultures.
Fantastic listening
Superbly structured podcast, great balance of info, tips and anecdotes, highly recommended!
Informative and Entertaining
Maria clearly devotes a great deal of time and effort into preparing a well researched informative podcast. It is lovely to listen to a home grown product and I'm now looking forward to each month's episode with great anticipation!
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