Activities Program

4 February: Where there's a will - Probate packets and related records Feb 04, 2012 from 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM — Society of Australian Genealogists, Richmond Villa, 120 Kent Street Sydney,: Records relating to the administration of the deceased person's estate may help fill in some of those frustrating gaps or inconsistencies on death certificates. These records include Probate Packets (generally containing the deceased's last will and testament); Deceased Estate files; Intestate Estate files. This talk will explain how to access these documents, demonstrate the type of information they contain for genealogists and provide tips and tactics for beginners as well as guidance for more experienced researchers. Chrisitine Yeats will be presenting.
8 February: Searching for State records on Ancestry.com Feb 08, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Tuggerah Library Westfield Shopping Town, Tuggerah,: Learn what State records can be found on Ancestry.com as well as handy tips and tactics on how to search Ancestry.com to locate State records. Christine Yeats will be presenting.
14 February: Western Sydney Local Studies Group Seminar, Workshop and Meeting Feb 14, 2012 from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM — Western Sydney Records Centre, 143 O'Connell Street Kingswood 2777,: A number of sessions will be held throughout the day including Carol Liston who will present How to use the free PIXEL website. Terry Kass will present Crown Plans and Torrens Titles workshop.
16 February: War comes to Australia Seminar Feb 16, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM — State Records NSW, Sydney Records Centre, 2 Globe Street, The Rocks,: This one-day War comes to Australia Seminar will provide insight into the impact of war on Australia generally. Christine Yeats will be presenting Tracing Military Ancestors.
18 February: History of public education in NSW in the 19th and early 20th century Feb 18, 2012 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Vonnie Young Auditorium, Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade,: Christine Yeats will speak about the history of public education in NSW in the 19th and early 20th century. She will draw on sources in the NSW State archives as well as local resources. This event is hosted by the Randwick and District Historical Society
19 February: HAGSOC event - A master class Feb 19, 2012 from 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM — The Heraldry & Genealogy Society, 41 Templeton Street, Cook, ACT,: A master class with Gail Davis and Lindsay Allen on various topics including some of the less familiar and sometimes unexpected resources of the archives.
25 February: Coffs Harbour Family History Society Feb 25, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM — Cavanbah Hall, 191 High Street, Coffs Harbour,: Christine Yeats will be speaking on: Women’s work: records about women in the NSW State archives; Searching for inquest and probate records: tips and tactics, and; Sources relating to children in the NSW State archives.
29 February: State Records NSW - Introduction for Family & Local Historians Feb 29, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM — State Records NSW, Sydney Records Centre, 2 Globe Street, The Rocks,: Learn how to make the best use of 'State Records' online and reading room resources (including guides, finding aids, indexes and digital copies of the records) for family and local history research. Presenter Christine Yeats.
11 March: Nepean Family History Fair Mar 11, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Penrith Library,: The Nepean Family History Society will be holding their Family History Fair in the Lower Lounge area of Penrith City Library on 11 March 2012. State Records will be hosting a display table and will be available to answer your family history questions.
15 March: ALIA - Local Studies Librarians Group Seminar Mar 15, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — State Records NSW, Sydney Records Centre, 2 Globe Street, The Rocks,: This seminar will: - provide an update on the closure of State Records city office (presented by Christine Yeats) - introduce the group to the new tool - the API - for searching our online catalogue, using public transport records such as rail, tram, bus and ferry records (presented by Lindsay Allen).
24 March: Wyalong District Family History Group Mar 24, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM — Anglican Parish Centre, Court Street, West Wyalong,: Christine Yeats will be presenting two talks. One on the "Forgotten Children: children in care in the 19th and 20th century" and "Getting the most from probate packets. Tips and tactics for the family historian"
31 March: Shake Your Family Tree Mar 31, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — 120 Miller Road Chester Hill,: Family History Open Day at National Archives of Australia
4 May: A taste of family history May 04, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — State Library, Macquarie St Sydney,: Ever wanted to know how to climb your family tree? Explore how you can get started and find fascinating information about your ancestors. Presented by the Society of Australian Genealogists. Gail Davis will be presenting an introduction to State archives for family history research as part of a seminar to be held at the State Library
19 May: A glimpse behind the scenes - looking at the State archives from the other side May 19, 2012 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Don Bank cottage museum at 6 Napier Street North Sydney,: Australian Society of the Lacemakers of Calais meeting. Fabian LoSchiavo will speak on the types of archives held and the "workings' of State Records.
20 May: Family History Fair May 20, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Taree RSL & Golf Club,: Gail Davis will give a talk and host a stall at the Family History Fair hosted by the Taree Family History Group. Locating missing children in the 19th and early 20th Century using State Records resources.
1 August: Using deaths, probate and coroner's records in your family history Aug 01, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM — Tuggerah Library Westfield Shopping Town, Tuggerah,: Tips and tactics on using death, probate and coroner's records when conducting your family history research. Lindsay Allen will present.
8 September: Chasing teacher and pupil records Sep 08, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — 'Wilandra' 770 Victoria Road, Ryde,: Emily Hanna will present Chasing teacher and pupil records to the Ryde Family History Group meeting.

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