May Central Coast Family History Society Inc. AGM and MEMBERS MEETING MAY 6th 2017 FUTURE SPEAKERS MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE

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May 2017 Central Coast Family History Society Inc.

com.au, 4th great grandson of Jonathon Bernard KEYS the Irish convict will explain the process and results of your DNA and also tips on privacy for living

See Marlene to chat about your discovery and presentation.

Learn about the treasures of the Society of Australian Genealogists, Australia s oldest family history society and how they can assist you with your research.

He is the Society s current President and convenor of Congress 2018 to take place 9-12 March 2018.

1 May 2017 Central Coast Family History Society Inc. AGM and MEMBERS MEETING MAY 6th 2017 MAY 6th Monthly Meeting and AGM Speaker Jason REEVE- Content Acquisition Manager Australia & New Zealand for Ancestry.com.au, 4th great grandson of Jonathon Bernard KEYS the Irish convict will explain the process and results of your DNA and also tips on privacy for living persons on your family tree. FUTURE SPEAKERS JUNE 3rd Members talks- An invitation to share an exciting aspect of your research. See Marlene to chat about your discovery and presentation. JULY 1st Martyn KILLION Breaking down the Brick walls the collections of the Society of Australian Genealogists. Learn about the treasures of the Society of Australian Genealogists, Australia s oldest family history society and how they can assist you with your research. Martyn Killion has been involved with the Society of Australian Genealogists for over 20 years. He is the Society s current President and convenor of Congress 2018 to take place 9-12 March Martyn also caught the family history bug 40 years ago this year. AUGUST 5th Geoffrey MORGAN-SMITH. Solicitor Planning for your future The FOUR DOCUMENTS Every Australian Adult Should Have:- 1. A Will 2. Power of Attorney 3. Enduring Guardianship 4. A Living Will (Advanced Health Directive) MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE Membership Renewals are due now. Please remember to renew ASAP. You can renew your membership in person at the Research Centre or by telephone, on (02) or otherwise a membership form to admin@centralcoastfhs.org.au

Page 2 TRIPPERS WITH Marlene DAVIDSON MAY Maitland & District Genealogical Society CAR POOL.. We met Ruth on the bus trip and were delighted with her invitation to visit and research.

JULY Tour of Society of Australian Genealogists after July speaker Martyn Killion tells of their treasure in Sydney. SEPTEMBER 24 Rookwood Open Day OCTOBER 23-25.

2 Page 2 TRIPPERS WITH Marlene DAVIDSON MAY Maitland & District Genealogical Society CAR POOL.. We met Ruth on the bus trip and were delighted with her invitation to visit and research. JUNE State Archives and Records. Often wondered where and how your records are stored behind the scenes at Kingswood. Join the tour then do your own research. Travel by train & bus very convenient. JULY Tour of Society of Australian Genealogists after July speaker Martyn Killion tells of their treasure in Sydney. SEPTEMBER 24 Rookwood Open Day OCTOBER CANBERRA Red Bus Coach Tuesday 23 CCFHS for historic tour to Goulburn, Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 Canberra National Library, National Archives, War Memorial with morning and afternoon drop offs and pick ups. Included :- twin share Goulburn Heritage Motel, buffet breakfast & 3 course evening meals. Begin those very important look-ups ready to make the most of this special family history tour. Cost $ 420. Deposit $50 with $50+ instalments. Final payments by 1 October. Need to confirm numbers by 1 May for motel and bus. Family and friends welcome. NOTE: Always check the Day Trippers notice board at the centre regularly so you know what s on and what s coming up. Sometimes our numbers are limited so if you find you can t go please make sure you cross your name off and let me know as early as possible so someone else can take your place. Marlene DAVIDSON (note new number) A Note from our E-Muster Editor My thanks and gratitude to all those who submitted articles for the just released E-Muster. I think everyone would agree that by sharing these stories from our members it enhances the bond of friendship as well as the shared love of Family History. It makes the editor s task very rewarding when people are willing to contribute. Could I request stories from our members re: their keepsakes and heirlooms for the August E-Muster. I am happy to take them any time from now on. Of course any other articles are gratefully accepted also. Sue BRECKENRIDGE

Lost In Virtual weekend: Black Sheep (Australia) From Saturday 03 June 2017-10:00am To Sunday 04 June 2017-04:00pm Type ~ Virtual Weekend Seminar Event Capacity: 125 Location Page 3 Webinars can be

3 Lost In Virtual weekend: Black Sheep (Australia) From Saturday 03 June :00am To Sunday 04 June :00pm Type ~ Virtual Weekend Seminar Event Capacity: 125 Location Page 3 Webinars can be undertaken wherever you are, as long as you have an internet connection. This virtual Lost In weekend is devoted to finding the intriguing and nonconforming family members. The bankrupts, the criminals, those who sought refuge in asylums and those affected by family breakdown. While the focus will be on NSW, the principles will apply across the country. So no matter where you live, this is your opportunity to join in one of our popular Lost In weekends! All registrants will be provided with links to the recordings, so you can watch the webinars live or at your convenience. Location: Your place! Bookings essential: $80 Members, $115 Non-members Full program will be on the SAG website shortly. Webinar matinee: Introduction to DNA testing Wednesday 10 May 2017, 10:00am - 11:00am Presenter: Louise Coakley Bookings essential: $12 members only Louise Coakley, genealogist from the Cairns & District Family History Society, will introduce you to using DNA testing as a tool in your research. Learn the basics required to get started: the types of tests, who to test, where to test, how to test, how much it costs, what you get and practical applications. RESEARCH CENTRE INFORMATION Members Day User Fee $2.50/visit Photocopy Charges:- Charges for non-members a flat rate of $15.00/day A4 30 cents, A3 Black/White $1.00, A3 Colour $1.50 Colour copies from Canon Printer in the multifunction room 30 per copy

4 Page 4 JOURNAL JOTTINGS with Sue WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? April 2017 Letters p 6-8 On the record p10-13 Off the record Worldly Possessions p14 Navigating Maps p17-23 Past in Pictures..Bullen s seaside break p30-31 Accidents and Suicides Killed My Ancestors p32-35 Q&A p38-44 Best Websites p49-51 Focus On.. Children s Records Focus On Census p52-56 p61-63 Reading Public p64-68 The Potato Famine 1846 p77 Around Britain. Wiltshire. p81-86 The Ryde Recorder, March 2017 Henry Dean Walsh p3 The Australian Nurses Gift Fund p10 Crown Street Women s Hospital Book Launch p14 Enjoy your reading and research in our Research Centre CCFHS Library. Don t forget the wonderful library resources we have. There are many books and some very good magazines. Australian Family Tree Connections. Who was Alexander Budge? p22 Sarah (Potter) Gosletow P18 Alexander William John MacKenzie Waikanae Family History Group p40 The Oaks Historical Society, April, 2017 African Lion Safari Park Warragamba Picton Masonic Temple P39 Illawarra Family History Group, March 2017 p1 p4 Coledale Hospital p3-9 Gloucester s Asylums p11 The Platypus, Bombala and District Historical Society, April 2017 Thomas Henry Crouch p4-9 The Soldier Monument p9-11 Bombala Public School p11-20 Inside History I regret to have to inform you that the next edition of Inside History magazine will be the last. It is proposed to keep the website going. We thank Cassie Mercer and her team for an excellent quality magazine.

R.A.H.S. SYDNEY. What s Happening!! Page 5 RAHS Excursion: Visit to the Australian National Maritime Museum Thursday 18 May, 11am 12.

and archaeology. It was planned and built more than 20 years ago as part of the massive Darling Harbour and Pyrmont redevelopment.

Getting there: If you are coming from Central you can catch the light rail to the Pyrmont Bay stop, which is located directly opposite the museum. Itinerary: 11.00am Arrive at the Museum; 11.

5 R.A.H.S. SYDNEY. What s Happening!! Page 5 RAHS Excursion: Visit to the Australian National Maritime Museum Thursday 18 May, 11am 12.15pm at Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney Cost: $15 The Australian National Maritime Museum is Australia s national centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research and archaeology. It was planned and built more than 20 years ago as part of the massive Darling Harbour and Pyrmont redevelopment. The museum was the site s showpiece and remains the Australian government s most visible national cultural institution in Sydney. Getting there: If you are coming from Central you can catch the light rail to the Pyrmont Bay stop, which is located directly opposite the museum. Itinerary: 11.00am Arrive at the Museum; 11.15am Guided Tour of the Permanent Galleries and the destroyer Vampire led by one of the Museum s Volunteers. RAHS/NAW Tour: Central Park, Broadway Evolution from fresh water creek and brewery to high-end urban village Sunday 21 May, 3pm 4pm, meet outside the Old Clare Hotel Cnr. Kensington Street and Broadway, Chippendale Cost: $10 Central Park is a 2 billion dollar urban development situated on the site of the former Carlton and United Brewery, which represents the last of the major city breweries to survive in New South Wales. The site s rich historical period, spanning over 200 years, includes expansion from a fresh water creek running through shrubs and sand dunes via the city s first Military Gardens to an important industrial and residential site. The layout and some of the components of the site, including buildings and industrial fit-out, are still preserved and incorporated into the modern urban complex. This one-hour walking tour will provide an insight into the site s rich and layered history, and changing relationship to its surrounding urban and suburban contexts. The tour will finish with a drink at the Old Clare Hotel. Tour leader Anita Yousif is currently employed as Senior Associate and Historical Archaeology Team Leader with one of Australia s leading heritage consultancies Extent Heritage, Sydney Office. Anita s extensive experience in archaeology and heritage management spans over 20 years of professional work. CALLING UPON OUR MEMBERS We would like your suggestions and ideas for Workshop topics for this year. These workshops will be conducted at the Centre one Saturday each Month in Please jot your thoughts down on the sheet at the Research Centre or them to admin@centralcoastfhs.org.au

Page 6 STATE LIBRARY NSW REMINDERS Have You Changed your

Please advise us of any changes so we can add your

DON T FORGET You can access Journals from other Family

6 Page 6 STATE LIBRARY NSW REMINDERS Have You Changed your address? Are you receiving the CCFHS Newsletter? Please advise us of any changes so we can add your information to our mailing list and keep you updated. DON T FORGET You can access Journals from other Family History Societies on Pelicanet at the Research Centre. There might just be a story for you!

Page 7 BOOKSTALL Binder Wallets, flat or

Marlene s Kitchen TEAM LEADER ROSTER Monday

Friday Saturday morning ADMINISTRATION ONLY

Dorothy Mulholland Heather Yates, Bennie

Belinda Mabbott Heather Yates, Marie Riley,

7 Page 7 BOOKSTALL Binder Wallets, flat or expanding $2 Extra Wide Dividers 5 Insertable tabs $4.50 Sheet protectors box 100,$5.00 Stylus $2.00 Laptop Covers $5.00 USB wallets just a couple left $7.50 Visit our TRADING-TABLE for preserves from Marlene s Kitchen TEAM LEADER ROSTER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday AM Thursday PM Friday Saturday morning ADMINISTRATION ONLY Kay Rawnsley, Wendy Condon, Sherilyn White Dorothy Mulholland Heather Yates, Bennie Campbell Glynis Heath, David MacDonald, Belinda Mabbott Heather Yates, Marie Riley, Heather Sushames First Saturday of the month. Or by appointment. Margaret Morters & Pam Williams

Page 8 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Speaker Upcoming Speakers 1 Trippers 2 SAG Events, Centre Info 3 Journal Jottings Sue B.

All mail to the: Secretary: P.O. Box 4090 EAST GOSFORD NSW 2250 Phone: 4324-5164 Email: admin@centralcoastfhs.org.

Press Editor: e-muster Sue Breckenridge Our IT People after the first 1/2 hour fee is $40.

8 Page 8 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Speaker Upcoming Speakers 1 Trippers 2 SAG Events, Centre Info 3 Journal Jottings Sue B. 4 RAHS Events 5 State Library NSW 6 Bookstall & Centre Roster 7 Society Directory, Advertising 8 SOCIETY DIRECTORY 2017 All mail to the: Secretary: P.O. Box 4090 EAST GOSFORD NSW 2250 Phone: admin@centralcoastfhs.org.au President: Wendy Condon Vice Pres: Kay Rawnsley Treasurer: Margaret Ertner Secretary: Heather Yates Editor: Pelican Press Editor: e-muster Sue Breckenridge Our IT People after the first 1/2 hour fee is $40.00 per 1/2 hour HOUSE KEEPING PLEASE TURN OFF MOBILE PHONES Can YOU please help after the meeting by lending a hand to tidy up the hall? IT REALLY IS APPRECIATED.

PATRICK DODD. A man who brought:-

PATRICK DODD. A man who brought:- October 2016 Central Coast Family History Society Inc. MEMBERS MEETING 1st OCTOBER PATRICK DODD Governor Macquarie Patrick Dodd,President of The Macquarie Society considers Lachlan Macquarie to be A man