Books

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Solving genealogy problems: how to break down brick walls and build your family tree

By Graeme Davis

Although this book is British based, it has lots of helpful tips, like how to find and use unusual records and using the census.

https://www.hachette.com.au/graeme-davis/solving-genealogy-problems-how-to-break-down-brick-walls-and-build-your-family-tree

Solving Genealogy Problems book cover
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Easy Family History: Second Edition

By David Annal

A guide on the most important documents and sources for those looking for family history

https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/easy-family-history-9781408175705/

Easy Family History Book Cover
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Family: Stories of Belonging

By Alaina Gougoulis and Ian See

A book celebrating all the different family tales in Australia with many different authors contributing their stories

https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781922458032/family–alaina-gougoulis-ian-see–2022–9781922458032

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My Grandfather’s Clock: Four Centuries of a British–Australian Family

By Graeme Davison

The story of an Australian man and his journey into his fathers family history

https://www.mup.com.au/books/my-grandfathers-clock-hardback

My Grandfathers clock book cover
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Tracing Your Ancestors Through Local History Records: A Guide for Family Historians

By Jonathan Oates

A guide book on using records and assessing their use, amongst many other tips and tricks to being a family historian

https://www.booktopia.com.au/tracing-your-ancestors-through-local-history-records-jonathan-oates

Tracing your ancestors through local history records book cover
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