The coronavirus has arrived, and the world as we know it has changed. In a bid to slow the spread of the virus, many businesses and organisations are temporarily closing their doors or are limiting their hours including those in the history and genealogy world. So what is open and what’s not? I have decided to compile a listing of the Australian based ones…
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Happy 100th birthday to the State Records of SA. And thankyou for the incredible job you do in preserving, and archiving the equivalent of about 83km of records. Find out what events they have in store to celebrate throughout 2019
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State Archives NSW are moving into the world of webinars. So they are going to show you just what types of records they have, how to use them, and how to get the most out of their website. And they do this direct to you, in the comfort of your own home
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When the calendar turned over to 1 January 2015, thousands of previously unvailable documents held at PROV became available for viewing. Covering everything from court records, hospital records, teachers, board meeting minutes, railway records and more …
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The State Records of South Australia which is currently sharing a building with the National Archives of Australia in Leigh Street, Adelaide will going to be moving to the State Library of South Australia in August 2014. For more details on this and how it will affect their Gepps Cross Centre, as well as obtaining records, read on …
Read MoreUntil now accessing South Australian court records has not been an easy task, as you needed to go to the Supreme Court itself in Victoria Square, Adelaide. Now thanks to the efforts of the Friends of South Australia’s Archives Inc., access to many records held by the South Australian Supreme Court is now easier …
Read MoreShake Your Family Tree Day is a day to celebrate your heritage at the National Archives of Australia’s open day, which is on Tuesday, 16 April 2013. Each year the NAA offers a day of speakers, seminars, expert advice and resources to inspire you to delve into your family history. Some states are offering tours through the archives, so if you get the chance, DO NOT MISS THAT!
Read MoreWant to find out what the National Library of Australia has to offer without even taking a step outside of your house? Now you can with the new videos that the National Library of Australia have created, which will help viewers started using their collections and services. You’ll learn how to access their readings rooms and galleries, research your family history, use online resources and order copies from the collection.
Read MoreThe Canberra Times had an interesting article on the National Archives of Australia seeking $92 million to upgrade their facilities. According to the report the NAA Mitchell storage facility has become so decrepit that tape is being used to hold down floor tiles which could contain asbestos. It is our our NATIONAL Archives for goodness sake!!
Read MoreFinally we some good news about the ‘proposed’ closure of the National Archives of Australia Offices in South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania …
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