April - 2007 - Volume 11 Issue 3
The Ghost
Volume 11 Issue 3
Editors: David Beddie & Michael Murphy
E-Mail: maged@cdfhs-aus.com
April 2007
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
April, 2007
Saturday 14th - Meeting
Speaker - James Donohue - Subject to be advised.
Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd
Campbelltown Show - Menangle Park Paceway
May, 2007
Saturday 5th - Meeting
Marianne McKinnon-Kidd - Aboriginal Interests.
Friday 11th - Street Stall - Lithgow St.
June, 2007
Saturday 2nd - Meeting
George Gibbson from The National Trust - Cemetery Master List
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Denise's Social Column
Our Workshop held on the 11 March, was well attended and a great success. My thanks to Carole Cockshott and David Beddie for a very well run and informative talk, I always learn something from these workshops.! A special thank you to Kim Beddie who provided plates of sandwiches and cakes and Peter Stewart who bought along a very delicious basket of scones for our guests morning and afternoon teas, well done everyone.
The Ingleburn Alive Festival was our most successful. We raised over $250. It was a very hot day, followed by a good soaking in the afternoon. My thanks to all my helpers Trevor & Anne Rhodes, Michael Murphy, Pam Shea, David Beddie, Peter Stewart, Denise Powers and Colin & Sheila Semain. Thank you to Margaret Bryant & Denise Power for their donations of saleable items. These events are only successful when everyone pitches in and helps, so thanks again to all of you.
The Theatre night seems to have been popular, as I only booked 12 tickets and I sold all 12. So to those who went I hope it was very enjoyable.
On the 3 May I am planning a day trip to Goulburn for research and fun, so far I have Margaret Byrant, Judith Bailey, Pam Shea and myself going. We will car pool from the library and the day will consist of doing what ever research the members want, with a visit to the library included. Please see me at the meeting or contact me on 4625 4946 if you are interested in coming along.
Denise.
social@cdfhs-aus.com
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Genealogists Live In The 'Past Lane'.
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Websites of Interest
* British Roots - Yorkshire UK
http://www.britishroots.plus.com/yorkshire.htm
Population statistics and charts for Yorkshire 1801 to 1991 with Directory and resources information for county and parishes.
* Australian Obituary Notices
http://www.obituary.com.au/obituary/
Funeral notice from every Australian newspaper published daily. Genealogy section for researchers. Probate notices included from 04/07.
* Aussie Heritage
http://www.aussieheritage.com.au/
An Australian Heritage list of places of natural and historic significance. Find information on any heritage listed place in Australia.
* Oxfordshire History
http://www.headington.org.uk/oxon/index.htm
A diversity of history links about Oxfordshire in England. Included is a newspaper article describing the taking of the census in Oxford in 1891.
* UK People Search News
http://uk-people-search.blogspot.com/
A weekly newsletter all about searching for family and friends in the UK. Lots of tips, advice, links and sources to help in your searches.
Written by someone who knows the joy and pain associated with searching for the people missing from our lives.
* History Ireland Irish Potato Famine
http://www.vinnysa1store.com/irishfamine.html
Read online account of the Irish famine written in 1902.
* Library Ireland
http://www.libraryireland.com/
LibraryIreland.com is a free information resource on Irish antiquities, biography, genealogy, and history.
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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 30
Navy Service Records.
The Commonwealth Department of Defence assumed control of Naval defence on Federation in 1901 and maintained Navy personnel records until the Navy Office was established in 1911. Most records of Navy service held by the National Archives in Canberra date from 1911.
Records held by the Archives in Canberra: -
* Record of Service Cards
* Confidential reports on Officers
* Correspondence files
* WW1 Service
* War gratuity Cards
* Online Nominal Rolls for WW11, Korea, and Vietnam.
Records are also held for Merchant Navy Service.
Please access the following link for more information on this fact sheet.
http://www.publications.gov.au/index.php?gazettes
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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
Campbelltown Pioneer & Cemetery Registers $65.00
We are offering two of our most popular products in one package at a reduced cost.
Campbelltown Pioneer Register - Second Edition - 1800-1900.
Campbelltown Pictorial Cemetery Register.
So instead of buying one and then having to buy the other, why not buy both at once and save money.
Please Note: The above price includes $5.00 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 22
Occupation of Crown Land Prior to 1856.
This AIB provides a brief overview of the major sources held by State Records that relate to the occupation of Crown lands in the period prior to 1856.
An historical background is provided relating to the occupation of crown lands. Recommended reading.
Records are available for viewing in the following categories:
* Within Settled Districts - Colonial Secretary papers.
* Outside of Settled Districts - Also Colonial Secretary papers.
* Treasury papers.
* Additional Sources - from the Surveyor General papers.
All of these records are on microfilm at State Records.
Please review this AIB, if you are planning to visit State Archives.
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Ancestry.Com Access.
Campbelltown City Library has taken out a trial subscription to Ancestry.com - Library Edition.
Access to Ancestry at Campbelltown City Libraries has been extended to the end of April.
So if you didn't get the chance to use it before the end of March you now have an extra month.
You can have access to all the English census 1841 to 1901, the American census and Immigration records plus much more.
If we don't make use of it the library will not consider it for their next budget.
Ancestry is no longer available at the LDS - the library is your only chance for FREE access. The phone number for Campbelltown library is: 0246454444
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SAG seminar topic for April.
BANKRUPTCY AND INTESTACY IN NSW - presenter Heather Garnsey.
On Thursday 19 April 10:30 am -12:30 pm at the SAG seminar room, Richmond Villa, 120 Kent Street, Sydney.
If your ancestor died without leaving a Will or went bankrupt, the surviving records might reveal an enormous amount about their property, possessions and life. This session will look at the available NSW records and demonstrate what you can achieve at the SAG, online, and at State Records.
If you are interested in attending you can book on-line at
www.sag.org.au or call (02) 9247 3953 to book over the phone.
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I trace my family history so I will know who to blame.
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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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