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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.
Mike Scanlon - hidden Lake Macquarie places and characters
Vicki Osborn and female convicts of the Hunter Valley area
Peter Moore - Are birth certificates accurate and how he changed his
Amelia Young outlining the legal and ethical implications in the use of DNA
Andrew Redfern - the smart use of AI in your family history research
Marie Hughes outlining the history of the Hughes pottery in Newcastle
Rosemary Rope addressing convict clothing in early Australian colonial times
Benita Parker and Terri Cameron speaking on West Wallsend and the Museum
Terry Collins speaking on local ship building, ship builders and ship wrecks
Christine Yeats from RAHS - researching crimes & misdemeanours & locals
Allison Trindall, a Gamilaroi woman, with 20 years experience researching families
Julie Keating speaking about women in the 1800's including some notable locals
Anthony Tietze, keeping us alive about first aid and the use of defibrillators
Jane Ison, detailing her research on the Newcastle Industrial School for Girls
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