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Welcome to Newcastle Family History Society Podcasts.
Welcome to Newcastle Family History Society Podcasts.
The Newcastle Family History Society, located on Awabakal land in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, exists to provide support and encouragement for those interested in family history.
What's Coming Up in November
On the 1st of November, we present the second episode based on our publication, People of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley: Their Stories – Our Heritage. This episode tells the story of Frederick and Susan Walsh written and narrated by their great-granddaughter, Jane Ison. Jane takes us back to the family property in the Tickhole Valley in Cardiff, west of Newcastle. Once an orange orchard, the property later became a productive stone-fruit farm, and over time the centre of a large a close-knit extended family.
Then, on the 8th of November we travel to Lewinsbrook in the Hunter Valley. Carol Duncan, chats with researcher Sharyn Merkley and family historian Cathie Sherwood about a project commissioned by Grahame Chevalley of GWH Build and Glenroy Cattle Company. The project commemorates 200 years since the original land grant to Alexander Park.
And on the 15th of November, in our 100th podcast, we continue our Memories of Newcastle series with another story from Glimpses of a Newcastle Life, a collection of short stories written by Thelma Cochrane. In “My Father Worked at the BHP”, Julie Keating narrates her mother’s recollections of growing up in a family closely connected to Newcastle’s steel industry.
(AI generated voices, images, music & text editing used in some podcasts.)
Episodes
Aug 4, 2024
Aug 4, 2024
19 min
Continuing the series "What are you looking at?", Jane Ison looks at the letters and information about industrial school children in the Colonial Secretary Letters Received, 1826-1896.
Jul 21, 2024
Jul 21, 2024
15 min
Catherine Kent
Mel Woodford continues this series with a follow-on story with researcher and member Robyn Jeffriess about convict, Catherine Kent.
Jul 14, 2024
Jul 14, 2024
16 min
Putting Flesh on the Bones!
In Episode 5 in this series, our hosts explore ways to enhance your family's story by putting some "flesh on the bones"!
Jul 7, 2024
Jul 7, 2024
20 min
In this episode of "What are you looking at?", Jane Ison takes an in-depth look at the records of the first boys’ school, the Industrial School Ship Vernon, how researchers can locate these resources and the difficulties that may be encountered when using them.
Jun 16, 2024
Jun 16, 2024
14 min
Margaret McGreavy
In this episode of Felonious Females, Mel Woodford tells the story of Margaret McGreavy, a Pioneer of Newcastle’s East End.
Jun 9, 2024
Jun 9, 2024
36 min
Physician and pathologist, Ethel Byrne was a prominent figure in the history of medical practice in Newcastle especially in the treatment of tuberculosis. Through her recognition of her professional responsibilities she endeared herself to both staff and patients, spending her life in unselfish service to others. Dr Jude Conway recounts her life and achievements.
Jun 2, 2024
Jun 2, 2024
17 min
In the second of this series of podcasts on the suite of records connected to the Industrial Schools and Reformatories in NSW in the 19th century, Jane Ison will discuss the benefits and limitations of the Discharge Register located in State Records Kingswood (NRS-14723).
May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024
22 min
Molly Morgan
In this episode in the 'Felonious Females' series Dr Jude Conway recounts the life and times of the famous Molly Morgan - 'Queen of the Hunter'.