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February Bulletin
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Open Day at the Centre
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A very successful Seniors Open Day was held at the Research Centre on 15 February
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February Outing
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A large group of members participated in a visit to the State Library of NSW on 14 February. This included a tour and viewing of exhibitions in the new galleries
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Award
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At our February meeting President Noele presented Jackie Butters with a most well-deserved Certificate of Service
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February Meeting
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Dr Emma Shaw shared some of the conclusions she reached with her survey of Family History in Australia and the world in which some of BBFHS members had participated. A most interesting talk on the motivations of family historians including statistics on ages, background and reasons for researching which resounded with many of us.
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January Additions to the Library
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A list of recent additions to the library is at the foot of this page
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New President of the Society of Australian Genealogists
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Congratulations are extended to BBFHS long time member Melissa Hulbert who has become the first female president of the Society of Australian Genealogists. We wish Melissa all the best in her new role.
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Christmas Dinner Meeting
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A great night was had by all. Certificates of Recognition for 10 years service were awarded to Coral Murray & Megan Neilson with Maree Atkins & Jackie Miller not present. (Top picture)
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to to Maureen Murray & Kate Anderson for outstanding duties for the Society. (Bottom picture) |
NSW & ACT 2018 Conference
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BBFHS members attending the State Conference at Batemans Bay
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Ron Rathbone Award
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Congratulations go to BBFHS member Leonie Bell who has been announced as the 2018 winner of the Ron Rathbone History Writing Prize sponsored by Bayside Council. Her winning entry is entitled Botany Wool. Leonie is a member of BBFHS' Writers Group and this the second time she has won the award. Dr Gary Darby received an Honourable Mention for his work.
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Life Membership
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Maree McKinley was awarded Life Membership at our September meeting for her many and varied contributions to our Society since 1985
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JANUARY LIBRARY ADDITIONS
First Fleet Surgeon - The Voyage of Arthur Bowes Smith G.CONV.HIS.28LC
Cobar Copper Centenary 1869-1969. AN.LH.2835.1LC
The Tumut Guidebook. AN.LH.2720.3LC
Gold and Water - A History of Sofala and the Turon Goldfield. AN.LH.2795.5LC
Pioneering in the Bellinger Valley. AN.LH.2454.1LC
Life in Norfolk. E.NFK.HIS.1LC
Mick Moylan’s Pub. AN.LH.2219.7LC
The Garden Island. G.MIL.A.HIS.34LC
The Gold Escort Robbery Trials. AN.HIS.37.8LC
The Convict’s Daughter. G.BIOG.7.GIL.1LC
Birth, Marriage & Death Records - A Guide for Family Historians. BRIT.GUI.1.37LC
First Fleet Surgeon - The Voyage of Arthur Bowes Smith G.CONV.HIS.28LC
Cobar Copper Centenary 1869-1969. AN.LH.2835.1LC
The Tumut Guidebook. AN.LH.2720.3LC
Gold and Water - A History of Sofala and the Turon Goldfield. AN.LH.2795.5LC
Pioneering in the Bellinger Valley. AN.LH.2454.1LC
Life in Norfolk. E.NFK.HIS.1LC
Mick Moylan’s Pub. AN.LH.2219.7LC
The Garden Island. G.MIL.A.HIS.34LC
The Gold Escort Robbery Trials. AN.HIS.37.8LC
The Convict’s Daughter. G.BIOG.7.GIL.1LC
Birth, Marriage & Death Records - A Guide for Family Historians. BRIT.GUI.1.37LC