What's on NSW & ACT AFHS
Events in 2025 and beyond
Botany Bay Family History Society Inc
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 7:30pm to 09:30pm
Venue: Zoom
Professional genealogist New Zealander Fiona Brooker will discuss the belief that our ancestors once settled somewhere then didn’t go far, but in fact the gap between Australia and New Zealand was closer than thought. Trans-Tasman migration whether permanent, temporary or just to go shopping was part of our ancestor’s lives. Fiona has been researching her family history for over 35 years both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She is a Pro Gen Graduate, holds a Higher Certificate in Genealogical Studies, is passionate about preserving the past and getting research out of folders and into the hands of families so they can learn about their heritage. More information: www.botanybayfhs.org.au Phone: 9523 8948 Non members welcome on payment of $10. Follow the links for on line payments on the website.
Events in the last six months
Parramatta Female Factory Friends Inc past event
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: Parramatta Female Factory Friends Room, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta
A COLONIAL CRAFT WORKSHOP 2 - STRAW PLAITING & BRAIDING
In this workshop participants will be completing a replica of a sun bonnet similar to a hat made and worn by Female Convicts. The workshop is being led by the talented Lyn Watkins, crafter and descendant of factory women
Parramatta Female Factory Friends Inc past event
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 11:00am to 12:00noon
Venue: Hambledon Cottage
"Up and Down the Parramatta River" Talk by Cheryl Bates:
This absorbing presentation follows a travelogue article written in the Sydney Morning Herald in 1871 describing people and places along the river and shows demolished items and those still in existence 150 years later.
Cheryl has sourced rarely seen information , including sketches & photographs to show sites from the 1870s and today.
Cost: $6.00
NSWACTAFHS past event
Friday, 12 September 2025 to Sunday 14 September 2025
Venue: The Fraternity Club and live streamed
Association Annual Conference
Parramatta Female Factory Friends Inc past event
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 11:00am to 12:00noon
Venue: Hambledon Cottage
"Parramatta: Australia's 2nd Settlement" Talk by Ken Smith
After the failure of the crops being grown at Sydney Cove by our First Fleeters, a second settlement was established up the Parramatta River. Hear about how this new settlement grew to become the large and vibrant city of Parramatta.
Cost: $6.00
Parramatta Female Factory Friends Inc past event
Sunday, 21 September 2025 11:00am to 04:00pm
Venue: Old Government House, Parramatta Park
Regency Day Out – Talks, Picnic and Vintage Markets
all free
Parramatta Female Factory Friends Inc past event
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 10:00am to 12:00noon
Venue: Hambledon Cottage
"Parramatta River Heritage Walk" walk with Jeff Allen
In this lengthy walk on both sides of the saltwater part of the river, discover the old port & industrial area, sites of some of the grand homes & estates that once overlooked the river, 1839 Boundary Marker and Female Orphan School. See also interesting features such as the Baludarri Wetland Reserve and Dixon Park lookout.
Cost: $9.00
Coffs Harbour District Family History Society Inc past event
Saturday, 25 October 2025 9:30am to 3:30pm
Venue: Cavanbah Centre, 191 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Andrew Redfern will lead a seminar of how AI can assist with family history research