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Acknowledgement
The Group meets on the land of the Awabakal people and we acknowledge their past occupation
of the Country. The Awabakal people are those Aboriginal Australians who identify with or
are descended from the Awabakal tribe and its clans and we pay respect to Elders past, present
and emerging. In their language, awaba was the word for Lake Macquarie.
Welcome
A warm welcome is extended to all those interested in family history and associated
research. Casual visitors making use of the Group's resources and facilities are
requested to make a donation and returning visitors are encouraged to join the Group.
Location
Monthly meetings are held at the Marmong Point Community Hall. This building is
located at 31B George Street, Marmong Point in a park setting opposite the waterfront
of Lake Macquarie. The hall has a kitchen, provision for access for disabled people
and on site amenities are available. Carparking is on site and in the street.
Date and Time
Meetings of the Lake Macquarie Family History Group are held on the third
Saturday of each month except for December meetings which are held on the second
Saturday. The venue is open for the use of resources from 10.00 am and meetings
commence at 12.30 pm. Resources are available for use until at least 4.00 pm.
The hall is also open for access to resources and research on the first Wednesday of
each month from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm or later if arranged beforehand.
How to get there
Marmong Point is located on the western side of Lake Macquarie mid way between Edgeworth
and Toronto. If you are travelling south turn left at the Booragul roundabout or turn
right at the Fennell Bay traffic lights if you are travelling north.
Guest Speakers & Workshops
People with expertise in a variety of subjects regularly attend meetings as
guest speakers. Seminars and workshops are held periodically so as to provide a
forum for members and visitors to expand their knowledge and expertise in respect
of various resources and their individual research skills.
Anthony Tietze, keeping us alive about
first aid and the use of defibrillators
Scott Bevan, author of The Lake, his book about our splendid sheet of water
Jan Butcher detailed how she used a scatter gun to research her ancestor
Rick Pointon, a key player in local
'rock and roll' history, tells all
Bob Atkins giving a public and 'behind the scenes' look of the Ryerson Index
Dr Jennifer Debenham : Documenting frontier massacres in Colonial Australia
Gary Smith walking listeners through the history of the 57th Regt. of Foot
Sister Elizabeth Hellwig takling on the
Dominican Sisters from Ireland 1867
Maria Northcote outlined conventional
and quirky Irish research experiences
Richard O'Brien former Irish ambassador
spoke on Irish orphan girls immigration
Daphne Appleby on her experience as
a Fairbridge Farm School student
Keith Davey, educator & author on
his recent trip to Indian National Parks
Gregory Powell, bushranger and outlaw
author, holding everyones attention
Vicki Eldridge, genealogists and
researcher helping members with ideas
Prof. John Ramsland, Newcastle Uni
on Arthur Wheen - World War 1 Hero
Christine Bramble author of Sisters of
the Valley : First World War Nurses
Aubrey Brooks - Newcastle Industrial
Heritage Assn - BHP local steel making
John Cann of State Records talks on
record gems not available on-line
Australia's Oldest House author
Sue Rosen outlining her research
Group member Bill Storer showing us
where to aim our military research
Patrick Callaghan - how he is recreating
Old Balmain Catholic Cemetery details
Sylvia & Greg Ray - the how & why of
their book Newcastle the Missing Years
Return by Paul Parton from FamilySearch
discussing what's new since his last visit
2NC ABC radio presenter Carol Duncan
discussing her family research
Shirley and John Smith demystifying
how to research at the Mitchell Library
Group member Vicki Williamson on the
life of local artist Emlyn Britton Dickson
Shane Frost CEO Awabakal Descendants
& Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corp.
Convicts of Tocal author Brian Walsh
outlining his extensive research
Gionni De Gravio, Newcastle University
archivist discussing their holdings
Ian Small author of The Kurrajongs
backgrounding their history
Paul Parton from FamilySearch
outlining what's new and to come
Terry Eakin - Irish research expert
detailing resources and methods
Mari Metzke - the manager of the
Royal Australian Historical Society
Sam Dhnaram on Light Horse tour and
Charmaine Keegan wearing the uniform
Roy Kable, President of the Fellowship
of First Fleeters Central Coast Branch
Pat Edwards talking on her new life
work, fossil hunting of a different kind
Pamela Harrison speaking on Newcastle
Harbour master Captain Henry Newton
Sue Whyte, President of the Catherine
Hill Bay Progress Association
John Lambkin expanding our
knowledge of all things numismatical
Norman Bowes speaking on Newcastle
shipping and the Dunbar wreck
Helen Dickinson on searching land
records and their hidden treasures
Lindsay Allen of State Records NSW
on researching this valuable archive
Ed Tonks speaking on the history of
coal mining in the Lake Macquarie area
Marie Jones author on convicts
who were not from Britain or Ireland
Suzanne Martin sharing her passion
of the historical buildings in Newcastle
Lorraine Banks outlining the history
of the convict built Great North Road
Terry St George informing listeners
on the history of Sandgate Cemetery
Des Murphy explaining the delights of
undertaking Irish research in Ireland
Mary Hollis describing how to read
& decipher old english handwriting
Group member Robert Eldridge on ways
of breaking 'brick walls' in research
Professor Gillian Turner speaking on
genetics in family history research
Beryl Mullard describing her Morisset
book "Iron Horse and Iron Bark"
Carol Frazer talking about prominent
Newcastle persons of the 19th century
Wendy Meredith letting members know
the secrets to family history publishing
Gail Orchard outlining the extensive
records at Newcastle Council Library
Elizabeth Allum presenting seminar
on archives in and around Sydney
Steve Seiver discussing his aboriginal
ancestors incl. "Black Ned" of Swansea
Judy Messiter from Lake Macquarie
City Library detailing resources
Robyn Gordon speaking about
the Lacemakers of Calias
Local author Dulcie Hartley
speaking about the Fennell family
Ann speaking about the Maitland
Family History Circle Pioneer Register