… Apology on 16 November 2009, the National Library has conducted an oral history project to record the lives and experiences of Forgotten Australians … these experiences on those who were themselves in care, their siblings and family members. Interviewees came from all walks of life and had a wide range … these experiences on those who were themselves in care, their siblings and family members. Interviewees came from all walks of life and had a wide range …
… desire to take on these terrifying feats? Looking back through aviation history the argument could be made that a propensity for flying is passed …
… Join 2021 NLA Fellow Dr André Brett as he presents his research on the history of Australian and New Zealand railways, and the way they remade every … is a 2021 National Library of Australia Fellow, supported by the Stokes family. … The History of Australian and New Zealand Railways …
… diverse backgrounds and experiences. These photographs capture Australia’s history in unique and fascinating ways. The National Library holds a vast … that contains and documents so many different moments in Australia’s history. Images of the everyday Australian, the Australian experience and the … the workforce. This project and others, like her time reconstructing the family album, had an impact on the feminist movement at the time. Although …
… Not sure where to start? Ask a librarian National AIATSIS Finding your family guide AIATSIS has developed a very complete guide to researching your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander family history, this guide contains a number of fact sheets. The Centre for …
… ONLINE The internet is a valuable aid to research into family history. Australian websites contain a variety of information relating to family history and genealogy including guides, indexes and digitised images …
… I was aware that communication formed a key part of our daily lives; my family had a TV, telephone and a radio. These were the ways we connected with … years, to absorb and research stories about communications in Australian history. In putting together Southern Signals , I have reflected on the … of stories, both big and small, that trace Australia’s communication history. I hope you enjoy it! Buy Southern Signals More from NLA Publishing … …
… The National Library has a number of webinars relating to family history that are invaluable for exploring our collection and developing your … below, you can watch more webinars and videos on our YouTube channel . Family History for Beginners Learning Webinar 8 August 2024 …
… Record Office of Northern Ireland  (PRONI) holds many valuable sources for family history research. Collins tracing your family history  / Anthony Adolph.   Collins, London,  2008. Call number: RX …
… of Australian achievers – held in the National Library of Australia’s Oral History and Folklore Collection .  Read Senior Curator Oral History and …    Reg Grundy interviewed by Hazel de Berg    Grundy describes his family and childhood in Sydney; he speaks of the difficulties encountered … method; her painting method.    David Williamson Williamson speaks of his family background; his academic performance in high school; reasons for …

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