Here is a list of review posts I have written about places I have visited and seminars I have attended. Australia Maryborough, Queensland – A Day of Exploring England Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, Birmingham Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Scotland The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel Seminars House Histories Genealogical Society…
Category: Archives and Libraries
National Archives of Australia
Sometimes finding information about your ancestors in Australia can be difficult. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts not all records can be found on the subscription genealogy websites. Sometimes to find your elusive ancestor you need to find another way to source records. It is a case of knowing where to look. One of the great places in Australia for…
Trove – Australian Newspapers
What is Trove? Have you ever wondered where to source old Australian newspapers, journal articles, or maps? Then Trove is your solution. Trove is an online service provided by the National Library of Australia and is a real treasure trove of information for genealogists. It contains many Australian resources from libraries, museums, and archives, for you to explore. This repository…
National Library of Australia
When conducting genealogy research, knowing where to find relevant information can sometimes be difficult. This is where a library can be of great assistance. The National Library of Australia (NLA), Canberra is operated by the Library Council as per the National Library Act (1960). In 1901 the National Library of Australia first opened and was relocated to Canberra in 1927…