November - 2006 - Volume 10 Issue 10
The Ghost
Volume 10 Issue 10
Editors: David Beddie & Michael Murphy
E-Mail: maged@cdfhs-aus.com
November 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 - Meetings and Events
November
Saturday 4th - 10th anniversary of the Ghost Newsletter
Saturday 11th - Fisher's Ghost Stall
December
Saturday 2nd - Christmas Meeting/Party - Cataract Dam
February, 2007
Saturday 3rd - Meeting.
Speaker to be advised.
March, 2007
Saturday 3rd - Meeting
Speaker to be advised.
Please refer to the website for more information.
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10th Anniversary Edition
Welcome to the 10th Anniversary edition of the Ghost Newsletter.
If you want to view a copy of the 1st edition, in November 1996, please
visit the following page on our website:
http://www.cdfhs-aus.com/archives/v1i1.html
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Denise's Social Column
For all those who attended the barbeque at Glenalvon, on a miserable day, I think they had a good time. Jenny kindly took us on a tour through the stables and the museum.
We have the Fisher's ghost stall on Saturday 11th. As I wont be here for the stall, if anyone has anything could they please pass those to Trevor.
For those people who have volunteered in advance, thank you.
Don't forget the Christmas party on Saturday 2nd December at Cataract Dam. Some of us will be arriving at about 10.30AM.
There will also be sales of Christmas raffle tickets at Macarthur Square, on Thursday afternoons, 2 - 5 PM, 9th, 16th and 23rd November. If anyone can assist please contact me.
Speakers for early 2007 will be arranged during November, and posted on the website. There are also a few outings to be arranged for early 2007.
Denise.
social@cdfhs-aus.com
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Position Vacant
Volunteers wanted.
To spend time helping people in the family history room of the library.
If you are interested please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kevin Wall.
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Workshop for Beginners.
Sunday 11th March 2007.
Venue - Meeting Room No. 1, Campbelltown Library.
Time - 11.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Cost - $10.00 per head (this includes Morning & Afternoon Tea).
Bring your own lunch.
As numbers are limited, it is advisable that if you wish to attend to book early.
Contact details:
Mrs. Denise Baxter
Social Secretary
Email - social@cdfhs-aus.com
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Camden Family History Society Inc - Seminar
Pioneers of the Cowpastures.
Saturday 18th November 2006
9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Camden Civic Centre Undercroft
Oxley Street, Camden.
Cost: $25.00 per person
Contact the secretary, Clare Jackson on 02 46551098 or at:
camden_history@yahoo.com.au
Forms are available in our family history room. A list of speakers is also available on the form.
Details are also available on their website
http://www.camdenhistory.org.au/cafhs.html
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Isn't genealogy fun? The answer to one problem, leads to a dozen more!
My ancestors are Copyrighted. You have my permission to use the data.
My ancestors did WHAT?!?
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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 14
Keyword searching in RecordSearch.
A keyword search is used to search for a word, words or phrase in the title or description of a record item, series, agency or depositor . Keyword searches are the quickest and easiest way to search for records on a particular subject, person, place or event.
Following are some Keyword search tips included in the Fact sheet:
* Wildcard searches - using an asterisk.
* Acronyms - e.g. CSIRO
* Punctuation - do not use punctuation symbols.
* Hyphens - omit
* Case - not case sensitive.
Other items in this Fact Sheet:
* Using more than one keyword
* Manual searching for plurals, synonyms and related terms.
Following is the link to RecordSearch.
http://www.naa.gov.au/the_collection/recordsearch.html
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Online Shop
We have an Online shop, where you can purchase books, charts, or CDs.
http://www.cdfhs-aus.com/catalog/index.php
Family History for Beginners and Beyond
$28.50
13th edition of this deservedly popular book. A comprehensive manual, going rather beyond the needs of mere beginners. Softback, 156 pages, A4.
by: Eunice Fletcher, editor
published by: Heraldry & Genealogy Soc Canberra, 13th edition, 2004
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 13
Reading Room Procedures.
This AIB describes your responsibilities when you are using the archives facilities
Following are the main points:
* Readers tickers are required before accessing original records.
* Reading room rules
* Care and handling guidelines for archives.
* Access to fragile or easily damaged material.
* Publishing and citing State archives.
Please review this AIB, if you are planning to visit State Archives.
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Surname Origins.
BAXTER.
Origin - Northern English and Scottish: occupational name from Old English bæcestre 'baker', variant (originally a feminine form) of bæcere.
Distribution of Baxter Families in England and Wales in 1891 -
Mainly in Lancashire and Yorkshire, with lesser numbers spread across the country.
Denise Baxter is our Social Secretary.
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Old Magazines from other Societies.
I have obtained the old copies of the magazines that we receive from other societies, that are kept in the Family History Room of the library.
As part of library policy, old magazines are disposed of. Therefore, we are making these available to our members, at the meetings. Please check these out.
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Genealogy is contagious - seldom fatal!
I'd rather look for dead people than have 'em look for me.
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Websites of Interest.
* Old Occupation Names
http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/
A site with the new name or meaning for old occupations.
* Military Genealogy.
http://www.military-genealogy.co.uk/
The Naval & Military Press' website for military historians and family genealogists.
* Land Forces of Britain, the Empire and Commonwealth.
http://www.regiments.org/
* Missing Ancestors
http://www.missing-ancestors.com/
This site contains information, on Industrial / Reformatory Schools etc, in England and Wales during the 19th and early 20th century
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Beware of the Genealogy Bug; It's bite can be addictive!
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Campbelltown District FHS Inc
Website and publications are sponsored by :
GENOTA
The Geneologist's notebook.
www.genota.com
and,
Campbelltown Trophies & Engraving
19 Blaxland Rd Campbelltown NSW 2560
ph: 02-4625 4389
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