February - 2006 - Volume 10 Issue 1
The Ghost
Volume 10 Issue 1
Editors: David Beddie & Michael Murphy
E-Mail: maged@cdfhs-aus.com
February 2006
Official Newsletter of the Campbelltown District Family History Society.
Website: www.cdfhs-aus.com
Campbelltown District Family History Society
ABN 88 944 738 687
Meetings held on the First Saturday of each month (except January)
Place: In the Meeting Room, Campbelltown Library.
Time: 1.30 pm
ALL WELCOME
Annual Membership
Subscriptions:
Single...............$20
Couple...............$30
Name Badges..........$5.50 ea
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Campbelltown District FHS Inc Coming Meetings and Events
February
Saturday 4th - Steve Dally - Military Heritage.
March
Saturday 4th - Greg Blaxell - Exploring the Parramatta River.
Sunday 5th - Tour of Wivenhoe Villa
Saturday 18th - 'Ingleburn Alive' Festival
Saturday 25th - CDFHS Inc Seminar
April
Saturday 1st - John Sharman - Aboriginal Family Research.
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd - Campbelltown Show
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Denise's Social Column
Christmas Party at Cataract Dam - the day was breezy but our members were all ready to have a great day and get in the Christmas spirit! We had a quick meeting after which we got into the "fun" stuff, like eating and drinking. After a well cooked BBQ (great job done by the Chefs), Trevor had us playing boule. If you are not familiar with this game it's very similar to lawn bowls and it was a lot of fun.
Margaret Bryant was our winner, good on you Marg. This was followed by a game of cricket for those who had the extra energy.
All in all it was one of our more successful Christmas parties.
Hope to do it again next Christmas.
Pictures excluded from this email.
February Outing - on Saturday, 18th February, to St. Helen's Park House, has been cancelled.
March - We have been invited to attend an Open Day at Wivenhoe Villa on Sunday, 5th March, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. A 'period' afternoon tea will be served.
Denise Baxter
social@cdfhs-aus.com
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Newsletter
The Ghost Newsletter is now being made available to all members of the CDFHS plus those who request on our website.
If you have not provided your email address, so that we can send a copy by email, then please forward your email address to our Membership Officer:
memb@cdfhs-aus.com
If you want to subscribe to the newsletter, you can go to the website - click on the "Newsletter" icon - click on "Newsletter Subscription" and send the email that is generated. I will send a confirmation email.
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Recipe Book
I am putting together a family recipe book for our Family History group and I wondered if you had a family contribution that you could send me.
Pages are ½ A4 (A5) to give you an idea.
I am also adding footnotes to each page and if you would like to give a brief history of the recipe or a little of your family history or special memories I would love you to send them.
The book is to have a members' family "feel" as well as an old Campbelltown "feel".
I hope you can help.
Many thanks
Margaret Bryant
Recipe Book Project
CDFHS
m.bryant@iprimus.com.au
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Campbelltown & Airds
Historical Society Inc
The historical society now has a website. Please go to this site and review.
http://www.cahs.com.au/
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Australian Archives
Facts Sheets
Continuing the Facts sheets series:
Go to -
http://www.naa.gov.au/Publications/fact_sheets/fact_sheet_full_listing.html
Fact Sheet 5
Archival Terms.
There are 29 archival terms listed here. Many are in common use, such as "archives", "researcher", etc.
I suggest looking up these terms on the web - see the above link.
I will include these terms in some newsletters:
ANGAM II. An online database containing searchable title and date range information about record items held by Australian Archives and the Australian War Memorial.
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Online Shop
Don't forget that we have an Online shop, where you can purchase books, charts, or CDs.
http://www.cdfhs-aus.com/catalog/index.php
Convict Records in Australia
$24.50
Compiled by Cora Num of 'Websites for Genealogists' fame, this new guide looks at convict records for all Australian colonies and indicates what records survive, what they contain and how to locate them. Bank accounts, pardons, land grants, hulks and iron gangs are just some of the topics covered. Softback, 98 pages
by: Cora Num published by: Cora Num
Please Note: The above price includes $6.50 postage and handling on SINGLE ITEM orders only. For MULTIPLE ITEM orders please wait for notification of postage cost.
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NSW State Archives
Archives in Brief
Continuing the AIB series:
Go to -
http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/archives_in_brief_542.asp
Archives in Brief 3 - October 2002
Naturalisation Records 1834 - 1903
This AIB lists the key records held by State Records relating to naturalization, 1834 - 1903. Researchers should also consult Archives Investigator and the Concise Guide.
Topics listed in this AIB sheet are:
* What is Naturalization? There was no law covering naturalization prior to 1849. Prior to that date the process was called "denization".
* Who needed to become naturalized?
* Why use naturalization records? These generally provide: Full name, native place, occupation, age, and date and ship of arrival.
* How to use naturalization records.
* Where to find applications for naturalization up to 1903. See Colonial Secretary's Correspondence.
* Problems with using naturalization records.
* For naturalization after 1903. Use National Archives of Australia.
Campbelltown Library holds microfilm of the following in the family history room:
* Colonial Secretary Letters of Denization 1837 - 1847 (part of 1 reel)
* Colonial Secretary Registers of Certificates of Naturalization 1849 - 1903 14 reels.
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Website
* British History Online
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/
British History Online is the digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles.
The IHR has shown its commitment to promoting the study of history by publishing these priceless resources for their historical value, cross-searchable, in one place and free of charge.
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CDFHS Inc. Genealogy Seminar 2006
Saturday 25th March 2006
9:30am to 3:40pm
40 Broughton St
Campbelltown NSW 2560
Speakers
*Martyn Killion - The Differences in Australian and English Research and what you need to know to have research success.
* Heather Garnsey - The Parish Chest - What it contains and why it might hold the answers to your English research problems.
* Judith Dunn - The Unknown Pioneers
* Jennifer Philps - Topic - The Genes in Genealogy
Registration forms are available in the Family History Room, at the meeting, or from the Secretary. You will also receive a form with your November magazine.
Registration fee is $25.00
If you have any questions please contact the Pam Shea at:
Secretary@cdfhs-aus.com
Or Denise Baxter at:
Social@cdfhs-aus.com
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Website of Interest
* Scottish-Irish Ulster Scots Family Research
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~merle/
The purpose of this website is to help researchers research their Scotch Irish and Ulster Scots ancestors.
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Campbelltown District FHS Inc
Website Sponsored by
19 Blaxland Rd Campbelltown NSW 2560
ph: 02-4625 4389
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