19 February VOL 08 Issue 6

Who are you?

Welcome to the 19 February @boutSeniors enewsletter.

This week we are celebrating you – and your stories. Under the broad title of genealogy we have searched out some interesting websites, stories and opportunities for those @boutSeniors subscribers keen to read – or record – their family histories. Read on for genealogical websites, fun ways to start blogging, a great genealogical society membership offer, the fabulous story of the Irish genealogy butler, and a wealth of information on how to get started on your own family history contributed by author, Hazel Edwards, and our very own Myriam, or Mym as we like to call her.

Our competition this week invites you to contribute your favourite ancestral story – and the prize is one of five copies of Who do you think you are? the book of the television series currently taking Australia by storm. We've read and reviewed it – and think it is a wonderful guide for those in search of ancestral secrets. Our other review is Eric Lomax's The Railway Man – the ultimate story of forgiveness. We're also highlighting Organ Donation Week to help the 1800 plus Australians in a queue for a better and longer life.

You may remember we asked the Minister for a view on the adequacy of the Age Pension. Despite three requests for a response, we are still to hear, but fear not, we will not rest until we receive a reply to this question.

And lastly, our “hero” or “heroine” of the week is the new eastern European nation-state of Kosovo. It's not often in our lifetimes that a new nation is formed, so for the citizens of this new state our wish is for peace, prosperity, ethnic and religious harmony.

Keep rocking
David and Kaye Fallick

Technology

Free blogging
Finding your ancestors has certainly been made easier with the wealth of information now at your finger tips thanks to the internet, but how can you make it work for you?

Convicts Ahoy
Like it or not, Australia is a nation born from the transportation of convicts from the British Empire. The good thing about this is that it makes for interesting family histories!

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Wellbeing

Genetic diseases
Knowing where you come from can have health benefits, or can at least help you understand what the future may hold for you health wise.

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Retirement Living

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'R' word
Your chance to redefine the ‘R' Word this February with PrimeLife.

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Village life
 There's never been a better time to consider moving to a retirement village, according to a recent survey, village life is tops!

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Getting out there

Local history
A great way of meeting people is by having something in common and you can also benefit from experiences they've had and are willing to share. Why not try your local genealogy society?

Membership offer
As most immigration to Australia happened via the ports of NSW, surely this a good place to start if you're looking to find out the journey from your ancestors to your current family make-up?

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For a Good Cause

Gift of life
What's the best gift you can truly give anyone? How about an organ donation? As of 3rd January 2008, there were 1875 people waiting for a donor organ.

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Travel express

Celtic connections
If you're taking a trip back to Ireland to search for your ancestors then a visit with the Shelbourne Hotel's Genealogy butler is a must.

Dead interesting
If the thought of going on a cemetery tour makes the hairs on the back on your neck stand on end, think again, they're some of the most interesting places in the world.

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Travel deals

Earlybird Europe
Many of the Earlybird deals for holidays in Europe are coming to an end soon. Make the most of the deals on offer and save up to $2000 per couple.

Never too old
Looking to travel on a budget, in a group or just wanting to try something different? Youth Hostels Australia are available to all, not just the young!

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Bookshelf online

Who are you?
In the wake of the popular television series Who do you think you are? (SBS, Sunday, 7.30pm) comes the book of the same name. Written by Angelo Loukakis this is a highly useful guide for those seeking stories of their family's fame, shame, fortune or hardships – or perhaps all of the above!

Surviving the Odds
Every once in a while you pick up a book and literally can't put it down. The Railway Man, Eric Lomax's incredible tale of persistence, survival and forgiveness is one such book, sharing insights into the horrors of the POW camps of WW2, and the aftermath for the survivors.

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Here to help

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