NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Inc

Umbrella organisation for its Member Societies

WHAT'S ON IN 2012

FEBRUARY

THE COFFS HARBOUR DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INCSeminar

We are pleased to announce the details of the first seminar of 2012 at the Cavanbah Hall, Coffs Harbour, on the 25th February from 10am to 4.00pm.

Our speaker will be Christine Yeats BA (QLD) Dip. Lib. (UNSW) and Dip. Arch. Admin. (UNSW) who is the Manager Public Access at NSW State Records. She is a regular speaker at seminars, workshops and conferences, and has contributed to a wide range of professional and historical publications. We are sure that many of you will have been to one of Christine’s talks and know what a wealth of information she has to help us with our research.

She will be speaking on three subjects-Women in the Records, Inquests & Probate and Children in the Records.

The cost for the seminar is $25 for members and $30 for non members which includes morning tea and a buffet lunch.

Registration is necessary for catering purposes for more information please phone Ruth on  66581972 or Joy 66532495.


 

MARCH

THE HERALDRY AND GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF CANBERRA
 Date:
6 March 2012 at 8.00 pm
 -  IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION

Our next monthly meeting is at 8 pm on Tuesday 6 March at the Neighbourhood Hall, Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton Street Cook (6251 7004).   Father Brian Maher OAM will present to the Society a significant donation of material documenting the genealogy of families of Irish Catholic descent who have lived in the South East region of New South Wales. The Society will formally accept this donation. Visitors are welcome and there is no charge.

Email enquiries:  education@hagsoc.org.au


BOTANY BAY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Members Meeting

Date: Wednesday 7 March 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Multi Purpose Hall 123 Flora Street Sutherland.
Guest Speaker: Gareth Morgan who will speak about Aviation in the First World War.\


All welcome for more information
Contact: Noele Watkins Phone 95252776  or Emailnoelewatkins@gmail.com


PORT STEPHENS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Workshop

Date:  Tuesday 6 March 2012
Workshop How to order films from LDS

Workshop opening hours are Tuesdays 10.30am-3.30pm at Kenneth Parade, Lemon Tree Passage (opposite the Bowling Club entrance). 

Contact their Publicity Officer, Fay Kent for further information faykent@gmail.com

BLUE MOUNTAINS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - General Meeting

Date: Friday 9 March 2012 at 10.00 am
Venue: Springwood Frazer Memorial Presbyterian Church Hall,
 
160 Macquarie Road, Springwood (close to Springwood Railway Station)
Guest Speaker: Susanne Voytas
Topic: Elizabeth 1828  Suzanne will be talking about the research for her book.

All welcome.  Free.

For enquiries:  Contact – Jan Koperberg j.koperberg@bigpond.com or 02 4754 1544


PORT STEPHENS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC  - Antique Appraisal

Date: Saturday 10 March 2012
Venue: The Lemon Tree Passage Old School Centre

Antique Appraisal between 10 am and 3 pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and slices will be available.

Check out the website for a flyer at
http://www.portstephensfamilyhistory.com.au/page2.htm 

Contact their Publicity Officer, Fay Kent for further information
faykent@gmail.com or phone 4984 5102 


GLEN INNES & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC  - Regional Conference

R.A.H.S. New England & North West Affiliated Societies 2012 Regional Conference

Dates: 17th and 18th March 2012
Theme: Tethered to the World

From Henry Lawson's The Roaring Days - "The mighty bush wish iron rails is tethered to the world..."
Planned presentations include:
The connections forged through railways, Cobb & Co., Radio, newspapers and dispatches.
There will also be short information sessions on tools and techniques for research etc.,
Mark the date now.

This is an opportunity to network with like-minded people: there will be a prize for the group with the most delegates!  Program out soon.

Contact : Eve Chappell at research@auzzie.net or phone 02    6732 1035


PORT STEPHENS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Special Event

An Afternoon with John ‘Stinker’ Clarke TV and Radio personality, fishing writer and well known author of Somethin’ Fishy,  Broughton Islanders and  Old Salt

John is currently writing his new book The Oystermen.  Information and photos on the Tilligerry oystermen is being sought – can you help?

Date: Tuesday 20th March
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Lemon Tree Bowing Club
Entry Fee $5.00 with lucky door prize

Book your place now, phone: 4982 3587
John will have his books for sale & do signings.


CENTRAL COAST FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC  - Seniors Week Event 2012

Date: Tuesday, 20th March2012
Venue: Gosford Lions Community Hall, rear 8 Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford
Theme: Finding My Ancestors
Sessions: 10 am - noon and 1 pm to 3 pm
Format: Short introductory talk by Margaret Ertner
Followed by: At least 10 information booths, with online access and printing facilities.
Entry Fee: $5.00 per person - Photo copies 20 to 50 cents

Please book in advance for personal assistance by ringing the Centre during opening hours on 4324 5164 or email to the Centre kay1@centralcoastfhs.org.au

Please visit our website:  http://centralcoastfhs.org.au/coming-events/national-family-history-week/ and download a Pedigree Chart. Fill out as much information as you have and bring it along for our experts information.

Bookings are now being taken - Phone 4324 5164      BYO Lunch if staying all day - Tea, coffee available


APRIL

BOTANY BAY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - General Meeting 

Date: 4th April, 2012 at 7.30pm
Venue: Multipurpose Centre Hall 123 Flora Street, Sutherland
Guest Speaker: Dr Perry McIntyre
Topic: Irish Immigration to Australia in the 19th Century: Some Schemes and Sources 

All welcome. Free admission.
Further information at www.bbfhs.org.au or 95252776

Profile available on guest speaker at nswact@gmail.com


SHOALHAVEN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Members' Meeting

Date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Venue: Research Rooms, Pyree
Speaker: Kathryn Reynolds
Topic: German Research

 
Email:            sfhssecretary@shoalhaven.net.au

Website:      
http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~sfhs/ 


BOTANY BAY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Family History Fair

Date: Saturday 14th April 2012 at 10am to 4pm
Venue: Multi Purpose Centre 123 Flora Street Sutherland
Admission: Free
Browse: The displays, demonstrations, book sales and trade tables

Talk to the experts and discover your heritage and learn how to start your Family History or how to solve
 research problems.


Refreshments available. 

For more information, contact: Noele Watkins   Phone 95252776

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 SHOALHAVEN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Cemetery Tour

Cemetery tour of the old Nowra General Cemetery

Date: Saturday, 14 April 2012
Time: 10.00 am start

BYO lunch and drinks. 

Email:      sfhssecretary@shoalhaven.net.au
Website:  http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~sfhs/ 


HERALDRY & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF CANBERRA INC  - Beginner's Course

The course is part of HAGSOC's Heritage Festival Activities.

Date: Sunday, 22 April 2012
Time: 8.45 am – 4.30 pm
Venue: HAGSOC Education Room, Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton Street,  Cook ACT. 
Theme: Finding your stories – a full day course for beginners. 
Admission: HAGSOC members $20.00 -   non-members $40.00

Does your family have an amazing story to tell?  Were they innovators or inventors? How did they share in the built, cultural and natural heritage of Australia? This one day course will introduce you to the techniques and resources essential if you want to find their stories.
         
Telephone:    02 6251 7004.
 

To register and for enquiries contact Kerrie Gray 0411 616 213


PORT STEPHENS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Heritage Day Tour

Date: Tuesday 24 April 2012
Tours around their peninsula to
historical places, with a picnic lunch.

Workshop opening hours are Tuesdays 10.30am-3.30pm. Meet at Kenneth Parade, Lemon Tree Passage (opposite the Bowling Club entrance). 
Contact their Publicity Officer, Fay Kent for further information faykent@gmail.com


 SHOALHAVEN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Open Day

Open Day and Getting Started beginners course

Date: Saturday, 28 March, 2012
Time: 10.00am start
Venue: Research Rooms Pyree
    
BYO lunch and any information you have along with a note book

Email:      sfhssecretary@shoalhaven.net.au
Website:  http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~sfhs/ 
 



MAY

BOTANY BAY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - General Meeting

Date: 2nd May, 2012 7.30pm
Venue: Multipurpose Hall 123 Flora Street, Sutherland
Guest Speaker: Dr Judith Godden
Topic: Writing the history of the Women’s Hospital (Crown Street).

All welcome. Free admission.

Further information at www.bbfhs.org.au or 95252776

Profile available on guest speaker at nswact@gmail.com


BLUE MOUNTAINS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - General Meeting

Date:  Friday 11 May 2012 at 10.00 am
Venue: Springwood Frazer Memorial Presbyterian Church Hall,
160 Macquarie Road, Springwood (close to Springwood Railway Station)
Guest Speaker: Tony Lanarch-Jone
Topic: National Boer War Memorial Association with a PowerPoint presentation.

 All welcome.  Free.

For Enquires:  Contact – Jan Koperberg j.koperberg@bigpond.com or 02 4754 1544

 

JUNE

PORT STEPHENS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Workshop

Date:  Tuesday 5 June 2012
Subject: Trove Newspapers
 

Workshop opening hours are Tuesdays 10.30am-3.30pm at Kenneth Parade, Lemon Tree Passage (opposite the Bowling Club entrance).  Contact their Publicity Officer, Fay Kent for further information faykent@gmail.com


BOTANY BAY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - General Meeting

Date: 6th June, 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Multipurpose Hall 123 Flora Street, Sutherland
Guest Speakers: Dorothy Warwick & Patricia O’Brien
Topic: Post  Cards & Photographs of Days Gone By

 All welcome. Free admission

Further information at www.bbfhs.org.au or 95252776

Profile available on guest speakers at nswact@gmail.com


SHOALHAVEN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Family, Local and Cultural Fair

Dates: Friday and Saturday 15 & 16 June 2012
Times: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Venue: Nowra School of Arts
 

For further information contact:

Email: 
sfhssecretary@shoalhaven.net.au

Website: 
http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~sfhs/


JULY

PORT STEPHENS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Workshop

Date: Tuesday, 10 July, 2012
Workshop: Land Titles

Workshop opening hours are Tuesdays 10.30am - 3.30pm at Kenneth Parade, Lemon Tree Passage (opposite the Bowling Club entrance)

For further information contact the Publicity Officer, Fay Kent at fayken@gmail.com


SEPTEMBER

BOTANY BAY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC - Family History Expo

Date: Friday, 14th September 2012
Venue: Gymea Trade Union Club at Gymea

 This expo is for anyone starting out or already experienced in tracing your family history. Talks by experts, trade tables and much more.

Free admission.

 

NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Inc
2012 Annual State Conference
Botany Bay NSW
Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 September 2012
at Tradies, Gymea

Keep an eye on http://conference2012.org.au/
Please visit the website on a regular basis
All
enquiries to PO Box 250 Caringbah NSW 1495