December - 1996 - Volume 1 Issue 3

Volume 1 Issue 3
Editors: Leon Warren and Kay Richardson
December 1996
Official Newsletter of the Campbelltown District Family History Society Inc.


NEW TECHNOLOGY ROOM READY SOON.
Inerest mounts as Campbelltown City Library creates the new Technology Room. This is being located behind the main information desk and will be accessible by members of the public. Patrons will be able to use the Microsoft Office, encyclopedias and much more. This will be especially useful for students.It is proposed that "Internet" access will also be made available allowing patrons to browse the "World Wide Net" for information. This means that anyone, even though many people do not as yet own a computer, will be able to seek any information, anywhere in the world, as data is constantly being added to the "Net".

Of special interest to family history researchers will be the ability to access genealogy conferences provided by the "Net".

These computers will be a boon to newcomers to computering. Through them people will be able to see what is available and thereby help them make a valued judgement when purchasing their own computers.

"Everthing is on track", said Jeff Stonehouse, Research Department head, "We wxpect to be in full operation in late January, if everything goes according to plan." We welcome this new service as another plus for our library.


PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING PROJECT UNDER WAY.
Another exiting innovation is in progress at Campbelltown Library. Digitised and catologued pictures will be added to the new computers being installed. These pictures will include photographs of local identities, buildings, landscapes, contemporary images and will endeavour to span the history of Campbelltown. The Library Staff are now collaborating with volunteers of the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society in identifying, digitising and cataloguing an estimated 10,000 photographs, giving access to the Historical Society's considerable collection of photgraphs.

Anyone with any valuable photographs of Campbelltown or its indentities should lend such to the Campbelltown & Airds Historical Society for preservation in this manner. A grant of $34,000 from the Library Council of New South Wales has allowed this project to proceed.

These photographs will be a valued asset to Family Historians whose families once lived in Campbelltown. Copies will be available for inclusion in family history books, provided suitable acknowledgement is made.

The project will ensure that these photographs will be preserved as long as the library servcie exists.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.


MEETING NOTICES.
There will be no meeting of the Campbelltown Family History Society in January.


NEXT MEETING
of the Campbelltown District Family History Society will be
held at the meeting room of the Campbelltown City Library
at 1.30pm Saturday
1st February 1997
Guest Speaker
LIZ VINCENT
Well known local historian
who will speak on the history of
PICTON.


CAMDEN AREA FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY FORMED.
From The Camden Valley Voice.
The Camden Area Family History Society has now formed with over 20 members joining at its inaugural meeting. Membership is open to all.

The Committee are:
Patron:Eva Campbell
President:Danny Richardson
Vice Pres:Brett Knight
Secretary:Angela Knight
Treasurer:Kay Richardson
Vice Treas:Denise Fountain
Research:Brian Burnett
Editor:Kay Richardson
Asst. Ed:Angela Knight

It will be noted that many of the committee are members of this Society, so a close working cooperation will be maintained between the two groups.

The Logo of the Camden AFHS.
This logo has attracted much favourable comment and was designed by Mr Roger Percy. It depicts the familt tree with St Johns Church, merino sheep and a cow in pasture brining Camden to mind.

The cottage, cart and graveyard are sybols of their pioneering heritage.
Meetings of the Society will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Venue to be decided.
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION.
Single................$10
Couple................$15.


CAMPBELLTOWN CITY LIBRARY CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS.
HJ Daley - Campbelltown, Ingleburn and Glenquarie Branches.

Christmas Eve 24/12 9.30-5.00pm
Christmas Day 25/12 closed
Boxing Day 26/12 closed

Reopen Friday 27/12 normal hours.

New Year's Eve 31/12 9.30-5.00pm
New Year's Day 1/01 closed

Reopen Thurs 2/01 normal hours

Minto Community Library
Same as above except holiday opening times will be 9.00am-5.00pm.


CAMPBELLTOWN LATTER DAT SAINTS FAMILY HISTORY ROOM.
WILL BE CLOSED ON ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

LIBRARY NEWSLETTER.
A new newsletter is to be launched in the library to be called "CHECK IT OUT"
With library news and views it is worth reading, so please look for it and CHECK IT OUT.

CAMPBELLTOWN DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY.
Meets at 1.30pm on the first Saturday of each month, except January,
in the meeting room of the Campbelltown City Library.
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION.
Single................$10
Couple................$12.


CAMPBELLTOWN D.F.H.S. VISITS HILL END.
A remarkably well kept town was discovered by our Society members who travelled to Hill End on 9/10 November.

13 brave members travelled by Council bus driven by Brian Burnett to this historic town which is under the care of the National Parks and Wildlife.

Of particular interest were pictures of houses erected on the front of the now vacant blocks of land, showing what the houses which once stood there were like.

These pictures were obtained from metal photographic plates and forma valued historic record of the town.

The museum now housed in the old town's hospital was first rate and some of our members obtained photos and data of their ancestors which are available there.

For $35 members stayed at the Hill End Ranch where they were served first class meals, dinner, being three course and a superb breakfast.

June Vercoe, one of those surprised at the value said. "At that prices we were expecting sandwiches and a tent."


PUBLICATIONS 4 SALE.
Compile Your Family History
By Nancy Gray..................$8.00
Genealogy on the Internet
By David Hagwood...............$5.00
6 Generation Charts............$1.00
9 Generation Charts............$2.00
Wheel Charts...................$2.00
Tree Charts....................$4.00

See volunteer on duty at the library.

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