Reviews

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…

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Trove is about Creating, Contributing, Collaborating and sharing of resources
Archives and Libraries, Genealogy Websites

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…

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genealogy brick walls, review your research, go back a generation
Archives and Libraries, Genealogy Websites

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…

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