Friday, March 22, 2013

Society of Australian Genealogists

Tracing WWI ancestors beyond using NAA – Kim Phillips
1914 will be the centenary of the commencement of WWI. Learn about tracing WWI ancestors beyond the NAA website and accessing information about battlefield sites such as Gallipoli and the Western Front. How do you prepare for your own visit to the battlefield sites?
Saturday 6th April from 10.30 am -12.30 pm
120 Kent St, Sydney $20 members / $30 non members

‘The Battle Continues’ – Soldier Settlement after WW1
- Selena Williams, SRNSW
Selena Williams from State Records NSW will outline how returned WW1 soldiers and nurses were eligible to take up land under the Soldier Settlement Scheme in NSW and how to locate them in online indexes and other records. The reality of life on the land and the difficulties these settlers experienced will also be highlighted.
Saturday 6th April from 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
120 Kent St, Sydney $20 members / $30 non members

NSW BDM Records – Marilyn Rowan
NSW Transcription Agent Marilyn Rowan will share her extensive experience in searching the NSW online BDM indexes to their full potential and show you how to get the most out of these vital birth, death and marriage records.
Tuesday 9th April from 8.00 pm -9.00 pm
Your Place $10 and available to Members only

Society of Australian Genealogists