~10th August 2005 ~  

MEETING DATES 2005

INFORMATION

ST. MATTHEW'S COFE PARISH REGISTERS 1857-1900 - NOW FOR SALE

The St. Matthews Church of England Parish Registers 1857-1900 Vol. 2 is now for sale. It has 3,108 baptism entries, 467 marriages, 1,565 burials & over 15,000 names in the index. The price is $30 + $10 P&H which covers up to 2 books. Vol. 1 covering 1810-1856 is still available for sale, $30 + $10 P&H. Send cheque or money order made out to : Lake Macquarie Family History Group Inc. & send to Lake Macquarie Family History Group Inc., PO Box 3046, Teralba NSW 2284 http://www.lmfhg.hl.com.au

INVERELL GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The above has now been established. Details are : PO Box 666 Inverell NSW 2360 & the Research Centre is at "Egan House" 67 Vivian Street, Inverell or inverellhistory@hotmail.com

HEADSTONE PROJECT - DANIEL & ELIZABETH JURD DESCENDANTS ASSOCIATION

The Daniel & Elizabeth Jurd Descendants Association was formed following the successful 200 year celebration of Daniel's arrival in Australia as a convict in 1802, & also the release of a book, compiled by Brother Peter Stewart on the history of the Jurd descendants. As part of the celebration both Daniel & Elizabeth's headstones were restored & a plaque placed at each site.The aim of the Association is to continue researching the history & restore aging & damaged headstones, locate unmarked graves & place a plaque at each site. The current project of the Association is the restoration of the headstones of Moses & Sarah Walters (nee Jurd) Henry & Mary Ann Walker (nee Jurd) both at St. Albans New General Cemetery. The cost of these projects is in the vicinity of $2200 & the Association is seeking donations from "Jurd Descendants" to assist with the project. Anyone interested in membership or making a donation toward restoration works can contact: Bro. Peter Stewart (President), St. Gregory's College, 100 Badgally Road, Campbelltown 2560 or email fmspedro@yahoo.com.au

AGRI-CULTURE EXHIBITION

Don't forget to visit the Agri-Culture in the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery soon as the Exhibition is closing on the 4th September 2005. Times are Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and Weekends 10am - 3pm. Closed Tuesday.

FAIRFAX FRONT PAGES AVAILABLE

The Sydney Morning Herald inow has prints of any of its front pages dating from 1945 to present. Earlier issues earlier will be progressively added to the site. Check out www.fairfaxfrontpages.com for a preview. Copies are made on Kodak Professional Endura Photographic Paper & start from $77 (30x40cm)

ORAL HISTORY SEMINAR

Blue Mtns Family History Society are holding 1 day Oral History Project with Rosie Block from the State Library of NSW on Tuesday 6th September at Woodford Academy, 90 Great Western Hwy, Woodford. $15 includes morning tea & lunch. Payment by 26th August to Blue Mtns Family History Society, PO Box 97 Springwood 2777. Include a SSAE for receipt & acknowledgement.

LINNWOOD HOUSE - OPEN DAY

Friends of Linwood House invite the public to visit this historic house for an Open Day on Sunday 14th August 11am to 4pm. $2 admission. Also available : Australian Scotish & Cultural Information Centre, Porcelain Artists, Sydney Antique Machinery Club, African Violets Association, Careflight with Scottish dancing and singing 12noon to 2.30pm. Address is 25 Byron Road Guildford. Enquiries contact Dorothy (02) 9632-9203

REUNIONS

HOBBS REUNION, PITT TOWN 17 SEPTEMBER 2005

Is planned at St. James Anglican Church Hall, Pitt Town on Saturday 17th September 2005 between 10am-3pm. Gold coin entry. Some associated family names are: HOBBS, HESLIN, MCKENZIE, WRIGHT, TURNER, ROSE, JONES, MYERS, SMALLWOOD, SULLIVAN, NEAL, DOUGLASS, CROSS, HURST, CELEY, MAHONEY, WALKER, GREENTREE, WILBOW, MONAHAN etc. For more information contact : Bev Woodman on 02 49468491 or bevpwoodman@ozemail.com.au

REMINDERS

NSW STATE CONFERENCE

Annual State Conference for 2005 of the NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Inc to be held 16 - 18 September at the Cowra Civic Centre, Darling Street, hosted by Cowra Family History Group Inc. Contact Convenor Cheryl Ianson for more information - kich@allstate.net.au

NEW LOCAL STUDIES ITEMS

New Local Studies items now available to consult in the Local Studies Collection at Windsor Central Library. To check the Library catalogue online go to http://catalogue.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/amlibweb/

When we were boys together : reminiscences of the Hawkesbury district / by J.C.L. Fitzpatrick ; additional material & index compiled by Cathy McHardy Shelved at RL994.42 FIT & 994.42FIT

RESEARCH WIDELY

It is particularly useful when undertaking any research to read widely about a subject and delve into a range of material. Family History is no different and there are a wide range of subjects that family historians are interested in as a result of their research. Check the catalogue at http://catalogue.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/amlibweb/ for more information. Lending items can be reserved online (if you are a member and have pin) If you would like a pin number see library staff or ring 4560-4460. The following items may be of interest :-

The Magician's Son : a search for identity / Sandy McCUTCHEON shelved at 920 MCCU

SURFING THE INTERNET**. SITES FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS

Members with internet access should check out the following interesting sites. The Library has free access to the internet, contact 4560 4460 for bookings at Windsor & 4578 2002 for Richmond bookings.

Comleroy Road history & facts  ~ www.comleroyroad.com

Calendar - how to find out dates from the year 0 ~ http://www.ely.anglican.org/cgi-bin/easter

Wayback Machine --- resurrecting old websites ~ http://www.archive.org/web/web.php

Dictionary search ~ http://www.onelook.com/

Old money (how to convert in old terms) ~ www.le.ac.uk/ur/resources/on-line/money/index.htm

Gazetteer of Scotland ~ www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/gaztitle.html

Police History NSW ~ http://www.policensw.com/a_search/hist.html

~ Let us know of sites, that you have tried with (or without) success ~