Family History Week 2-10 August 2008

Ku-ring-gai Family History Group

Lindsay Allen will be addressing a meeting of this group on the topics What I would find at Globe Street and How to prepare for a trip to Kingswood.

When and where?
2 August at 2pm at the Community Meeting Room situated on the former Gordon Public School building behind the Gordon Library

For more information:
Contact: Jo Harris, Leader of the Family History Group at: vk2kaa@optusnet.com.au

Wyong Library and Council Services Centre - Tuggerah

Gail Davis will discuss the vast and varied holdings of the NSW State archives. Gail's talk will include an introduction to the archives followed by a look at some of the more interesting - and surprising - records in the collection.

When and where?
6 August 10.30am at the Library and Council Services Centre - Tuggerah

For more information:
Contact: Michelle Goldswmith Michelle.Goldsmith@wyong.nsw.gov.au

Central Coast Family History Society

Janette Pelosi will be speaking on the online resources available through the State records' website.

When and where?
9 August in the afternoon at Lions Hall 8 Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford

For more information:
Contact: Marlene Davidson (02) 4332 8364

Holroyd Family History Group

John Cann will be speaking about what's new at State Records, showcasing the latest additions to the online resources available on the website.

When and where?
18 August at 10.00am in the Merrylands Library in the Multi Purpose Room, Mezzanine Level, at Cnr. Miller & Newman Streets, Merrylands

For more information:
Contact: Cecily Johnson of the Holroyd Family History Group at johnson2@exemail.com.au

Tomaree Family History Group Nelson Bay NSW

Gail Davis will provide some tips and tactics on researching pioneer families using the NSW State archives.

When and where?
6 September at the Tomaree Library at Salamander Bay

For more information:
Contact: Marilynne Sharp, Secretary/Project Coordinator on (02) 49810177 or email lynne1948@hotmail.com

History Week 6-14 September 2008

The Water's Edge Open Day at The Rocks

Getting to know the archives

Fabian Lo Schiavo will be making two presentations of the same talk to coincide with The Rocks Open Day. He will be talking about a wide range of records available.
There will also be a display of historic maps in the reading room.

When and where?
6 September 10.30am and 2pm at the Sydney Records Centre 2 Globe Street, The Rocks.

For more information:
Contact: Lindsay Allen, Senior Archivist (02) 8247 8613

History Talks

Christine Yeats - Manager, Public Access, State Records, and Lisa Murray - Historian, City of Sydney will present The 1908 Great White Fleet: stories from the sources

When and where?
6 September 1.00pm in the Barnet Long Room, level 1, at Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay

For more information:
Contact: Christine Yeats (02) 82478617 or email christine.yeats@records.nsw.gov.au

Woman transported: Life in Australia's convict Female Factories

Gail Davis will be talking about life and conditions in the convict female factories. This talk is in conjunction with an exhibition.

When and where?
11 September 9-12.00am at the Parramatta Heritage Centre, 346a Church St. Parramatta

For more information:
Contact: Katie Goldhammer (02) 8839 3324, (02)8839 3311

NSW and ACT Association of Family History Societies Annual State Conference

The conference theme is Conquering the Tyranny of Distance Christine Yeats will be speaking on Latest developments at State Records and Tips on finding Government Railway employees.

When and where?
12-14 September at the Dubbo RSL and Resort

For more information:
Contact: Cynthia Foley (02) 6884 0500

Randwick and District Historical Society

Lindsay Allen will be speaking about some of the records relating to murder, mysteries and intriguing people to be found in the NSW State archives.

When and where?
13 September at 2.00pm in the Vonnie Young Auditorium, Bowen Library, Anzac Parade, Maroubra Junction

For more information:
Contact: Randwick and District Historical Society on (02) 9349 3572

Family History Group of Bathurst

Christine Yeats will be one of a number of speakers who will be speaking on the migration of immigrants from a number of European countries such as Germany, Spain, Norway and Russia.

When and where?
20 September, 9.30 to 4.30, in the Parish hall at Holy Trinity, Kelso

For more information:
Contact: Jane Beasley, (02) 6337 2681

Manning Wallamba Family History Society - Genealogical and Historical Fair

Lindsay Allen from State Records will be speaking about sources in the NSW State archives relating to early European migration.

When and where?
27 September at the Taree PCYC, Commerce Street, Taree

For more information:
Contact: Ian MacLeod, Fair Coordinator on (02) 6551 0021 or email manningwallambafhs1@yahoo.com.au

Campbelltown and District Family History Society

Gail Davis will be talking about convict records held in the NSW State archives.

When and where?
4 October, 1.30-3.30 at Campbelltown City Library, Hurley St, Room 1

For more information:
Contact: Denise Baxter (02) 4625 4946

Heraldry and Genealogy Society of Canberra

Christine Yeats will be talking on Getting to know the NSW State archives tips and tactics for Family Historians.

When and where?
7 October at 8.00pm in the Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom Street, Hughes

For more information:
Contact: Rosemary McKenzie, mckero@netspeed.com.au or 0421 208 980

Moruya & District Historical Society

Lindsay Allen will be talking about probate records and local sources for the Eurobodalla Shire area held in the NSW State archives.

When and where?
11 October from 2.00-4.30 at St Johns Church Hall, Page Street Moruya

For more information:
Contact: Wendy Simes, wendysimes@bigpond.com

Royal Australian Historical Society Annual Conference

Christine Yeats will be talking on Commissioners of Crown Lands Itineraries and the related records.

When and where?
18-19 October at Forbes.

For more information:
Contact: RAHS (02) 9247 8001 or history@rahs.org.au

Wyong Family History Group

There will be two speakers from State Records speaking on a range of records at this seminar.

When and where?
8 November 2008 (full day event)

For more information:
Contact: Meg Gibson megallan@aapt.net.au

Hurstville Family History Society

Fabian Lo Schiavo will be talking about the Convict Guide which is a recent publication of State Records.

When and where?
12 November at 10.00am at the Hurstville Municipal Library, Corner of Queens Road and Dora Street Hurstville.

For more information:
Contact: Pamela Samuels pamelasam@bigpond.com

Camden Area Family History Society

Lindsay Allen will be one of the speakers at a seminar entitled Working people of Camden. This will include government employees such as police, teachers, railway workers and people born in Camden who are in Gaol Photo Description books.

When and where?
15 November at 9.00am at The Undercroft, Oxley St Camden

For more information:
Contact: Sharon Green (02) 4647 0950 or Camden_history@yahoo.com.au

National Seniors Australia Penrith Day Branch

Christine Yeats will be speaking on tips and tactics to trace your Family Tree.

When and where?
18 November at 10.45am in the Penrith Valley Senior Citizens Centre, 86 Station Street Penrith

For more information:
Contact: June Hlina (02) 9623 2752

Archives Investigator

Christine Yeats will present a talk on Exploring Archives Investigator. Tips and tactics to use the major database of State Records.

When and where?
20 November 10.30-12.30 at the Sydney Records Centre, 2 Globe St The Rocks

For more information:
Contact: Lindsay Allen (02) 8247 8613

Photographs of Leisure and Pleasure

Lindsay Allen will present a potpourri of the vast photographic resources of the State archives related to leisure and pleasure activities of the people of New South Wales.

When and where?
5 December 10.30-12.30 at the Sydney Records Centre 2 Globe St The Rocks

For more information:
Contact: Lindsay Allen (02) 8247 8613