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Unlock the Past
Locality: Adelaide, South Australia
Phone: +61 8 8263 2055
Address: 1/1257 North East Road, Ridgehaven 5097 Adelaide, SA, Australia
Website: http://www.unlockthepast.com.au
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25.01.2022 The Hahndorf Visitor Centre - Adelaide Hills in partnership with the National Trust Hahndorf Branch is proud to present a series of short yarns relating to our ...village settlement, its' early settlers and the culture. These talks will be interesting, amusing and likely not to have been heard before. Price: Free You’re invited to get your hands on Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills only 15 minutes drive from the start of the freeway! Join us in September to celebrate our rich linage of artisan culture at our month-long festival, Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked presented by The Advertiser Choose from more than 250 intimate events and experiences that are as rich and diverse as our traders situated in and around the Main Street of the historic village. Uncover the treasures of Hahndorf with events that fall under the following categories: food & drink, art & craft, family fun, history & story-telling, workshops & masterclasses or you simply love a free event there is something for everyone on the program! To find out more click here >> https://bit.ly/3hW2rQP
25.01.2022 Do you know about manorial records? Have you used them? If not you'd better watch (inperson or online) Caroline Gurney's presentation on manorial records, so she can tell you all about them in her presentation at FHDU 2021. Apart from enlightening everyone about the gold that is in those records, she'll also be highlighting just how important cousins are to your research. For those of you man not know Caroline, she is a well-known historian, professional genealogist, speaker and writer from England, and we're very excited to have her on our speaker team for FHDU 2021. #genealogy #fhdu2021
23.01.2022 If German and Polish genealogy research is where you need some extra help, Robert Heimann is someone you need to know. Born in Germany, now living in Austria, Robert is a professional genealogist, and we're excited that he's joined our team to speak (virtually) at FHDU 2021. #genealogy #fhdu2021
23.01.2022 Today is Constitution Day, marking the anniversary of Queen Victoria’s approval of the Royal Commission of Assent which brought the Commonwealth of Australia in... to being. This year our conservators installed it in our brand new Voices gallery, dedicated to the history of the Constitution and Constitutional change. It will be available to view on selected dates from August. See more
23.01.2022 Want to know what genie and history events are on?
23.01.2022 South Australia's annual Bay to Birdwood vintage car rally has been given the green light to go ahead this year
21.01.2022 On Monday night 31 August at 5.30 pm Sydney time I'll be giving the (free) talk for the close of the Australasian National Family History Month. The subject wil...l be "The Search for Samuel" about my hunt through a wide range of records to put together (what I think is) an interesting story about an elusive ancestor. There are fabulous prizes for attending (including subscriptions, DNA kits, books and more) but you must book before the end of Sunday at See more
20.01.2022 You cannot put a price on what South Australian stories lie within the basement of the State Library of South Australia. Irreplaceable documents, audio, film/vi...deo and images sit neatly preserved for future users to access and share. Preservica is the new world class digital preservation platform we have chosen to safeguard our future stories. Read about it here: https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au//protecting-south-australias-di
18.01.2022 Come down to the Adelaide City Library on Friday where we'll be taking a look at the impact of 19th century gold rushes for South Australians. Book your spot h...ere: https://explore.cityofadelaide.com.au//grains-of-gold-the/ Image: SRSA GRS 6910/1 Hundred of Kuitpo showing Echunga Mine, 1882-1887, no. 075/013 See more
17.01.2022 If you researching your Australian military ancestors, or have an interest in Australia's involvement in war, Dr Tom Lewis, author, military officer and military historian will be one of the great Australian presenters who'll be speaking at FHDU 2021.
17.01.2022 13 September 2020 marks 75 years since the Japanese surrender of WWII in New Guinea. For this milestone, we continue to recognise the struggle, perseverance, an...d triumph of our Australian soldiers. Pictured here is Lieutenant General Hatazo Adachi, Commander of the Japanese 18th Army, surrendering his sword to the General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Major General H. C. H. Robertson, at Wom Airstrip, New Guinea. See more
16.01.2022 due to the new lockdowns in NZ, the Christchurch Family History Expo has now changed to the virtual, so now anyone can "attend". So even if you're not in NZ, you can take this opportunity to hear some great presenters. Click the link below for more details and bookings.
16.01.2022 As our Family History Down Under event originally planned for 2021 has been postponed until 2022, due to Covid, we have an all new event planned for the same date, same venue in March 2021 instead. Tickets for this new one go on sale next Tuesday, so stay tuned for lots of exciting announcements. #genealogy #familyhistory #fhdu2021
16.01.2022 Hi everyone! If you’ve been wondering what’s happening with Family History Down Under 2021, we’re here to reassure you. We apologise for the lack of updates recently, I’m sure you’ll understand with the complexities of COVID-19 there has been a lot to work through. But rest assured, in this time of uncertainty, we’re committing to holding a real, live, in-person genealogy event in March of 2021.... Despite the challenges, we’re doing our best to bring you this exciting opportunity to get out on the Sunshine Coast, hear from some of the best experts around, and have a great time interacting with other genealogists. Please understand that we will be doing everything in our power to ensure you are safe and informed. Speaking of updates, we have a couple of important things for you to be aware of: Firstly, the impact of COVID-19 has required us to change venues, but we’ve managed to secure another fantastic location for FHDU 2021 only a few minutes drive away. The new venue is the Maroochy RSL, which though different, still has fantastic facilities and a variety of great dining options. Secondly, the current rules give us a limit of 170 bookings, at this point in time. Next week, we will be back with more information on: - the new venue - accommodation options - the program It’s very important to us that you know exactly what is going on. We will be releasing information to you as soon as we are able to. By the way, if you’re not already aware, our cancellation policy enables you to book without any risk. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Stay safe out there. PS - The website will be updated early next week with all the latest information.
15.01.2022 JOIN US ONLINE TONIGHT Get the Lowdown on FHDU -- FREE online event Book: https://fhdu-online.mykajabi.com/offers/kUUuL7W8/... Date: Monday 16 November Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) Cost: FREE Host: Susie Zada Where: your place (via Zoom) What we'll cover: - FHDU and Family History - who is it for? - FHDU 2021 - an overview of the main program - The FHDU 2021 Monday afternoon pre-conference program - FHDU 2021 recordings - FHDU Online - FHDU let’s get personal! You'll never guess what this is about. - Introduce the FHDU planning team Simply sign up for the free webinar with your email and come and enjoy being in the know!
15.01.2022 Benjamin Hollister will present "Willkommen in Australien! Researching German-Australian families!" https://news.legacyfamilytree.com//register-for-down-under
15.01.2022 I am delivering a presentation titled "Moreton Bay @ War" via Zoom at 1:30pm on 11 November 2020. It will cover the history of a large number of military locati...ons in the Moreton Bay region during WWII. More details at the link below. You need to register so that you can be sent the Zoom link prior to the event. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/librari//Moreton-Bay-War
14.01.2022 Welsh research is one of Charlotte Sale’s specialties, and she’s excited to be sharing her knowledge with those at FHDU 2021. She’ll be giving presentations on Welsh church records and ag lab’s, both of which will have plenty of useful information for anyone with Welsh ancestors. #FHDU2021 #FHDU #genealogy
14.01.2022 National Family History Month (NFHM) is celebrated every August in Australia and in New Zealand. We are finding many organisations are reluctant (or unable) to ...hold physical meetings just yet, especially in parts of Australia, but we hope circumstances improve quickly. It is not too late to plan and advertise events, especially on-line events. If you have an ordinary meeting or event planned in August, why not promote it as happening in Family History Month, and add it to our list of events on our website (https://familyhistorymonth.org.au/events/). If you need help, contact our webmaster via the website contact form. We currently have more than 20 events listed, but would like lots more. We have some competitions and prizes during August, so look for details on our website, and we will post more info here before the start of August. We have listed an Opening Event on 1 August, and a Closing Event on 31 August. These will be by Zoom, and you must book. The details are on the website, and include a short lecture on a major Irish Event in 1916, and a lecture on ways to track down an elusive ancestor. Places are limited, and you will need to book your place. If you have never attended an on-line lecture before, this is a great opportunity. You just need an Email address and a computer/laptop/small screen device with a web browser. We will make it easy! Our webmaster is always willing to provide any help needed (I do sleep sometimes though).
12.01.2022 more history being demolished
11.01.2022 one more week of National Family History Month to go!!
11.01.2022 This month, as we head into spring and get more out and about after weeks of lock-down, we’re celebrating community - the communities who have kept us strong, w...ho care for our collective memories, stories and objects. Did you know there are over 300 community museums and history groups in South Australia doing just that? The majority are listed on our Explore History website https://explore.history.sa.gov.au/ and we’ll highlight a few over the coming weeks. Many are now open for visitors although do check beforehand as opening hours may be effected by COVID19 restrictions. First up if you’re heading to the Clare Valley tomorrow (promising to be a sunny day - a trip out for Fathers’ Day?) - why not pop into the Polish Hill River Church Museum at Sevenhill. They’re open on the first Sunday of the month so this is your chance to discover more about Polish settlement in South Australia - the Polish pioneer settlers of the 19th century, the post-World War 2 migration and the solidarity migration throughout the 1980s. You will find the museum nestled amongst trees and vineyards in the little church of St Stanislaus Kostka, built in 1871 (the first Polish Church in Australia), and its adjacent schoolroom. The building was restored by the Polish community of South Australia in the 1970s and the museum was set up by the Polish Pioneer Descendants Group. The Polish community continues to support and develop the displays. More recently they have beautified the grounds with commemorative trees and artwork to celebrate those families who have contributed to the museum. More here https://explore.history.sa.gov.au//polish-hill-river-churc #community #museum #fathersday #clarevalley #southaustralia
10.01.2022 Big news from RootsTech, on 2021
08.01.2022 With current Queensland Government restrictions on venue capacities, FHDU 2021 is now booked out. But ... we hope the government eases limits in the coming months, in line with some other states. If/when that happens, those on the waitlist will be given the first opportunity to book. Click this link to join the waitlist. https://www.familyhistorydownunder.com/2021/home
08.01.2022 Louise Coakley is one the presenters who makes up a strong team of speakers who'll be talking on the topic of DNA. We are very excited to have her back for FHDU 2021. As one of Australia's leading genetic genealogists, Louise uses her skills to help people use and interpret their DNA results, not to menion finding other relatives as well. At FHDU 2021 she'll be running a hands-on workshop for those interested in getting started in DNA for those interested in adoptees and unknown parentage, as well as giving several other presentations. #FHDU2021 #FHDU #genealogy
08.01.2022 if you're in South Australia, here's some more events that are on for National Family History Month #NFHM2020
08.01.2022 If you have Australian or British military ancestors and would like to know more about what records are available, look no further than this course being offere...d via Zoom on 19 September. You can book on the GSQ web site (www.gsq.org.au) - go to Events and then select September on the calendar. See more
07.01.2022 there's lots of great Facebook live (and tutorial) events coming up from History Helper!
07.01.2022 Got Irish Ancestry? Then GSQ's Exploring Irish Ancestry seminar via Zoom on 24 October is for you - here's the link to get the Earlybird price until 30 September https://www.gsq.org.au/event/annual-seminar-irish-ancestry/
07.01.2022 The South Australian Government is pushing ahead with the demolition of the heritage-listed Victor Harbor causeway, despite the same engineering firm that in 2019 recommended its replacement outlining in 2010 how it could be preserved. What do you think?
06.01.2022 I know we’ve been a little quiet recently, but trust me we’re working hard to bring you not 1, but now 2 awesome conferences. As you’re no doubt aware, our original Family History Down Under conference which was going to be on in March 2021, in Queensland, has now been deferred to due to Covid. This has now been renamed to Family History Down Under 2022, but instead we are organising a new event Family History Down Under 2021. So today’s exciting news is that we can confirm ...that the dates and venue for the new FHDU event in 2021, are the same Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, 22-26 March 2021. Now we are working on an exciting program and speaker line up for this new 2021 event. And don’t worry we’re working madly to confirm the details for FHDU 2022 as soon as we can as well. FHDU 2021 will be comparable to the original event, and an updated website with more details of both FHDU events, is coming soon. **BOOKINGS FOR FHDU 2021 WILL OPEN IN 1-2 MONTHS ***
06.01.2022 Annerley Stephens History Group announce the launch of their latest book 'Stephens and War' on Oct 18 at 3pm at Yeronga Memorial Park. Check out the website for further details: https://www.stephensandwar.net/
06.01.2022 The (new) Academy of Genealogy in the Netherlands invites genealogists from all over the world to submit a proposal for a webinar. We welcome proposals for pres...entations that explain genealogists in the Netherlands how to conduct research abroad. We prefer research in countries with (strong) ties to the Netherlands, but presentations about other countries are also very welcome. We expect you to give a presentation of about 45 minutes (in the English language) and then be available for a Q&A session of about 15 minutes. We do not require an extensive handout, but we appreciate an overview of, for example, the most important websites. We offer the webinars for a fee and post them on our website afterwards, so that interested parties can also view the webinars later via pay-per-view. In exchange for the presentation, we offer you a compensation of 150 euros. Of course we promote your presentation via our website and our social media. A brief description of who you are and what genealogical services you offer is helpful. If you have any questions or if you want to submit a proposal, please contact [email protected]. See more
05.01.2022 =============== POLL =============== So you've had a few days of playing with the new Trove website, so what do you think of it? Love it? Hate it? Please tell us by commenting below .... 1. Please go back to the old one 2. The new one is ok, but .... ... 3. The new one is nice Feel free to choose a number, then add you own comment at well
05.01.2022 Tuesday 15th September is Battle of Britain Day, the 80th anniversary. New Zealand’s leading air force historian, Dr Adam Claasen of Massey University, has team...ed up with Ancestry for an exciting livestream happening on this WWII anniversary at 12pm AEST (2pm NZT). Leave your questions below and tap the 'star' button on our scheduled post here to get a reminder: https://bit.ly/2XS3BoP Dr Claasen will showcase some of the brave New Zealanders and Australians who played a critical role in the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Many of the heroes that will be highlighted in this talk are recorded in the military collections on Ancestry. Dr Claasen is the author of Fearless: the extraordinary untold story of New Zealand’s Great War airmen, an exploration of the role played by our air and ground crew in the world’s first air war.
04.01.2022 Don't miss our special Early Bird price which ends on 30 September. Bookings must be made through our GSQ website page https://www.gsq.org.au/event/annual-seminar-irish-ancestry/
04.01.2022 Here's a great talk coming up - attend in person, on online via Zoom
03.01.2022 Join us this Sunday 23 August for our online open day! We are hosting two webinars on family history research and soldier settlement records, and a live Q&A on ...Facebook. Our colleagues at the National Archives are also joining us for the family history webinar and the Q&A! Bookings are essential for the webinars, see more information and book in here: https://archives.sa.gov.au//national-family-history-month- Image: GRG7/70/211 Grape pickers, Barossa Valley South Australian Genealogy & Heraldry Society FPFHG Inc The Pioneers Association of South Australia Inc Adelaide Northern Districts Family History Group Inc. Genealogical Society of Queensland - GSQ Queensland Family History Society Society of Australian Genealogists Family History Society of Rockingham & Districts Inc Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc State Library of South Australia National Archives of Australia
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01.01.2022 Come along to our online Open Day this Sunday! Book your spot in our #familyhistory webinars here: https://bit.ly/2XdnXs8 Image: SRSA GRG35/342/GN3168
01.01.2022 *** FHDU 2021 SPEAKERS *** The list of speakers for the 'new' FHDU 2021 event continues to grow. So who'll be there? Here's the list of those who will be speaking, so far ... AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND (Presenting in-person)... Carol Baxter (NSW) Fiona Brooker (New Zealand) Louise Coakley (Qld) Shelley Crawford (ACT) Melanie Dunstan (Qld) Kerry Farmer (NSW) Shauna Hicks (Qld) Ben Hollister (SA) Mel Hulbert (NSW) Jenny Joyce (NSW) Eric Kopittke (Qld) Rosemary Kopittke (Qld) Dr Tom Lewis (NT) Professor Hamish Maxwell-Stewart (Tas) Dr Perry McIntyre (NSW) Allan Murrin (NSW) Michelle Patient (New Zealand) Charlotte Sale (Qld) Cathie Sherwood (Qld) Helen Smith (Qld) Sharn White (NSW) Susie Zada (Vic) ... with more to come OVERSEAS (Presenting virtually) Dr Nick Barratt (England) John Boeren (Netherlands) Dr Janet Few (England) Nathan Dylan Goodwin (England) Robert Heimann (Austria) Debbie Kennett (England) Jonny Perl (England) Wayne Shepheard (Canada) Maureen Taylor (United States) ... and more to come For more details on FHDU 2021 please check out the website www.familyhistorydownunder.com
01.01.2022 Are you a descendant of Pioneers who arrived in South Australia on the "Birman" in 1840? If so, we would love to hear from you and you are welcome to come to a... meeting on Wednesday, 14th October, 2020 at 10.00am in the PASA Office. For more information or to RSVP please contact Karina at [email protected]
