A chronological list of all activities is now available for online viewing and bookings here. You can also phone Monday to Saturday during office hours on 9247 3953 or book over the desk during library hours Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday.
All activities are held at Richmond Villa, 120 Kent Street unless otherwise specified.
Saturday 15 March (10.30am - 12.30pm) - 'Elusive Ancestors' - breaking down those brick walls using NSW State RecordsDo you have gaps in your knowledge of the lives your ancestors lived or did they just disappear? We will look at sources for `missing persons', children in care, convict & gaol records. Hear tips and tactics for those arrivals or deaths you cannot find. Presenter: Gail Davis, State Records NSW. Bookings essential. $20 ($30 non-members).
Join us as we look at how to successfully find the NSW State archives material for your research. We will look at using the State Records’ website, catalogues and reading room to make the most of your precious research time! Presenter: Martyn Killion. Bookings essential. $20 ($30 non-members).
Maps record the world in which our forebears lived. Did they live in, near to, or far from a village or town? What facilities did they enjoy, such as water, food and travel possibilities? What was the neighbourhood like - close to seaside, forests, mountains, or even a border with another country? What records are there of land ownership or leasing? The Society has a substantial and varied collection of maps, and the talk will dwell on their usefulness for family history as well as their cultural and artistic qualities.Maps record the world in which our forebears lived. Did they live in, near to, or far from a village or town? What facilities did they enjoy, such as water, food and travel possibilities? What was the neighbourhood like - close to seaside, forests, mountains, or even a border with another country? What records are there of land ownership or leasing? The Society has a substantial and varied collection of maps, and the talk will dwell on their usefulness for family history as well as their cultural and artistic qualities. Presenter - Alan Day. Bookings essential. $20 ($30 non-members).
For new members with no family history research experience. Learn the basics of how to start researching, what to do, and where to find and ask for help. Members Only. Bookings Essential and limited to 10. Cost $10.00.
Presenter: Christine Yeats. Join us for an in-depth look at these records, which can give wonderful insights into your ancestor’s belongings and property. Bookings essential and limited to SAG members only. Price $10.00.
