Our Publications
At GSC we have a large range of publications for sale, here are some of our titles. Publication dates range from 1999 to 2023.
2019
Life in the Past Lane
Stories from the Madge Lynch Memorial Award 2016 -2019
Compiled by Alan Stephens for Sunshine Coast Historical & Genealogical Resource Centre Inc. (GSC). An anthology of all the entries in the Madge Lynch Memorial Writers’ Award conducted annually from 2015 to 2018. Each year, a theme is set by GSC and entrants are invited to submit short essays (1,000 to 3,000 words) addressing the chosen topic. An interesting collection of stories about people and places that have been part of the lives of the featured authors.150 pages with some illustrations. Price: $20.00. P&P extra.
2018
40 Years of Genealogy Sunshine Coast
Reflections
B44 and B44/2 REFLECTIONS – 2017 and 2018 Editions
A collection of Genealogy inspired compositions by members of the GSC Writers’ Group. The group meets each month and sets itself a topic of interest to write about. Funny, poignant, factual and interesting– covering a range of writing styles. An entertaining little read.
Price: $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.
2017
Distinction by Merit: a history of Nambour Rural School
From the first school at Parklands in 1879 to the School in Carroll Street, Nambour, the Rural School, the first in Queensland, has rich history. This book traces the development of the school until it became Nambour High School, with separate Infant and Primary schools. Many memories, photographs and index of names.
Price: $40.00 ea. - $35.00 if two or more purchased at the same time. P&P extra.
2016
And their names shall live forever -
Remembering the military personnel in the old Maroochy Shire cemeteries:
Book 2 Small Cemeteries
B41 & B42: AND THEIR NAMES SHALL LIVE FOREVER. This
series of books provides information about servicemen and women laid to rest or memorialised in the cemeteries of old Maroochy Shire.
BOOK 1: WOOMBYE - Remembering Military Personnel in the Woombye Cemetery. https://sites.google.com/site/genealogysunshinecoastinc/Home/gsc- publications/and-their-names-shall-live-forever
BOOK 2: THE SMALL CEMETERIES: Diddillibah, Eumundi, Gheerulla/ Kenilworth, Mapleton, Old Nambour, Yandina.
2015
And their names shall live forever
Remembering the military personnel in the old Maroochy Shire cemeteries :
Book 1 Woombye Cemetery
B41 & B42: AND THEIR NAMES SHALL LIVE FOREVER. This
series of books provides information about servicemen and women laid to rest or memorialised in the cemeteries of old Maroochy Shire.
BOOK 1: WOOMBYE - Remembering Military Personnel in the Woombye Cemetery. https://sites.google.com/site/genealogysunshinecoastinc/Home/gsc- publications/and-their-names-shall-live-forever
BOOK 2: THE SMALL CEMETERIES: Diddillibah, Eumundi, Gheerulla/ Kenilworth, Mapleton, Old Nambour, Yandina.
2014
In 2014 we extended the original building,
doubling our building in size and creating our GSC Learning for Life Community Hub -
research continued on our next three publications....
2013
People of the Sunshine Coast
Stories of some of the people who helped make the Sunshine coast great
B24 PEOPLE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST: Following on from GSC’s previous publication, ‘People of Maroochy’, and covering a wide range of personalities, experiences and professions. While most of our residents were not famous in any way, their lives were important. A collection of stories about those who peopled the small communities of the Sunshine Coast – proof that in all things there is an interesting story. 142 pages including full index. Price $30.00 each – P&P extra.
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2013
Genealogy Sunshine Coast: 35 years of achievement
2012
Grandma's Favourite Recipes with tips and hints
If you want your children and grandchildren to have all your favourite recipes in one easy to locate book, this is the one to have. See the detailed page of contents, and index of recipes for a full list of some old favourites and useful tips - and the recipes taste great!
B31 GRANDMA’S FAVOURITE RECIPES: A collection of old favourites to win the hearts of any family. Price: $15.00 ea.
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ALSO A COLLECTION OF A5 RECIPE BOOKS: - Special recipes for those special occasions or for people with special needs. Price: $5.00 ea.
B32 Have You Seen the Muffin Book? B33 A Slice of Heaven; B34 Bring a Plate Cookbook; B35 Dairy-Free Recipes; B36 Healthy Eating; B37 Gluten-Free & Wheat-Free Recipes
2011
Nambour HIgh School
75th Anniversary
1936-2011
A history in yearbooks
DVD
2010
Take a Walk Around Palmwoods
A definitive history of some of the buildings and businesses of the township of Palmwoods
2010 - Our most popular publication to date and a memorable walk through the history of the Main Street of Palmwoods
This is a detailed history of many of the buildings and businesses of the township of Palmwoods.
Palmwoods is one of the oldest towns on the Sunshine Coast and the main street of Palmwoods still has many of the original buildings on their sites.
The book is 212 pages, fully indexed, referenced, illustrated in colour and grayscale images.
Copies are available for $35.00 each
An edition with black and white images only is available for $30.00
If purchasing two or more copies - each copy is $30.00 each
( Postage and packing up to 3kg is $15.00)
Postage quotes can be provided prior to purchase.
An order form is available for download on the bottom of this page.
ISBN 978-0-9803538-4-6
2009 Pioneer families of the Sunshine Coast Pre 1920 index Vol 2
B015 PIONEER FAMILIES OF THE SUNSHINE COAST Pre 1920 – BOOKS 1 & 2 Plus Indexes Entries transcribed from information submitted by contributors who had families living in the Sunshine Coast district from early pioneering days. Some photographs and notes included. Book 1: $25.00 each; Book 2: $20.00 each; Index: $10.00. P&P extra.
2008
People of Maroochy
A tribute to some of the people who helped shape the history of the Maroochy Shire
B23 PEOPLE OF MAROOCHY: A collection of short stories compiled from Pioneer records held by Genealogy Sunshine Coast, newspaper records, public records on file and contributed data. Some stories are about people most Maroochy residents knew at least by name, if not personally. Others introduce us to people we have never known – people who worked behind the scenes to make the shire a liveable place. Fully indexed, with hundreds of names and photographs. 174 pages including indexes and sources. Price: $30.00 ea – P&P extra.
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2007
Discovering the relatives and other stories
2004
Pioneer families of the Sunshine Coast Pre 1920 index
Vol 1
2001
Index to Queensland's Sunshine Coast Cemetery Collection
An updated version of this index will soon be available
2000
Nambour Garden Cemetery
Maroochy Shire, Qld, Australia
Monumental Inscriptions and Burial Records: Book 1 of 2
2000
Nambour Garden Cemetery
Maroochy Shire, Qld, Australia
Monumental Inscriptions and Burial Records: Book 2 of 2
2000
Nambour Garden Cemetery
Maroochy Shire, Qld, Australia
Introduction and Index
1999
Woombye Cemetery
Maroochy Shire, Qld, Australia
Monumental Inscriptions and Burial Records
THE GSC CEMETERY COLLECTION: Still available. These eight publications include decipherable Monumental Inscriptions and Footnotes, official Council records and a description of each grave and its condition in each of the cemeteries of the old Maroochy Shire. Cemetery records current to February 1999. Postage & packaging $12 ea.
B15 Index to all Cemeteries $10.00
B055 Buderim Cemetery (Set of 2 books) $30.00 B07 Buderim Crematorium & Memorial Gardens $30.00 B08 Kulangoor Cemetery $12.00
B095 Nambour Garden Cemetery (Set of 3 books) -
incl. Old Nambour $40.00
B13 Small Cemeteries – Diddillibah, Gheerulla, ,
Mapleton Yandina and Maroochy Shire strays $12.00 B14 Woombye/Palmwoods $12.00
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