of and interest in family history. The society's current journal, Descent, was first published in January 1961 and has been published quarterly ever since. The Descent journal is full of informative genealogical information, including articles on family history in Australia and overseas, local history, research strategies and resources. The Society runs an annual biography writing competition: The Croker Prize, named for two long-standing members. Winners are published in Descent and receive a cash prize. Publications Throughout its history, the Society has published or contributed to a series of works, including: Tracing Your Family History Online for Dummies (2003-2007) 7 editions Rookwood Cemetery Transcriptions (2002) Society of Australian Genealogists: 1932 - 1982: Golden Jubilee History (1982) References External links www.sag.org.au Genealogical societies Society of Australian Genealogists Organizations established in 1932 Historical societies of Australia