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| 07 November 2011 |
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 Finding Antarctica: Mapping the Last Continent Free Exhibition: State Library of New South Wales
Open: 3 December 2011 – 19 February 2012 Venue: Exhibition Galleries It is one hundred years since Douglas Mawson led the 1911 to 1914 Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), arriving on Macquarie Island on 11 December 1911. In celebration of this centenary, this exhibition will focus on the mapping of Antarctica from the 15th to the 21st century, from crude woodcut maps of the known world through to the latest satellite imagery. The exhibition will tell the story of the gradual discovery, exploration and charting of this significant land mass. The exhibition will showcase the magnificent collection of rare maps and charts held by the State Library, accompanied by rare published accounts and original sketches from Antarctica exploration by Cook, d'Urville, the United State Exploring Expeditions and the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. This exhibition, featuring the Library’s extensive collection of maps and charts, will document the gradual discovery, exploration and surveying of the Antarctic continent. The exhibition also celebrates 100 years of Australian Antarctic expeditions commencing with the 1911–1914 Australasian Antarctic Expedition, the first Australian-led Antarctic expedition. See the State Library website for more information  11th Annual History Conference - Penrith City Council & Library Makings of a City: Venturing Above and Beyond Saturday 10 March 2012 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Richard Bonynge Concert Hall, High Street Penrith. This year we look at the crossing of the Blue Mountains and celebrate the first flights over our local area. Speakers include: Dr Ian Jack ; Dr Grace Karskens ; Peter Finlay ; Ross Brownscombe and Lorraine Stacker For further details, program and brochure, please visit the Penrith City council website.  NEPEAN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Family History Fair Sunday 11 March 2012, 10 am - 4 pm Penrith City Library, 601 High Street Penrith For more information download the flyer from the Society’s website. Or contact Lorraine Stacker on 02 4732 7886 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Local History Talk: SANS SOUCI: SYDNEY’S PLAYGROUND Monday 12 March           10:30am Sans Souci Library, Cnr Russell & Clareville Avenue, Sans Souci Come along and listen to Council’s Local History Librarian talk about the many wonderful and unique aspects of the Sans Souci peninsula that made it such an enormously popular holiday and tourist destination in the early and middle twentieth century. The talk will be followed by a light lunch. Free event. Phone for Details: Bookings essential - phone 9562 1817 Sans Souci Library on 9562 1817 Mon –Fri 10am – 6pm.  The 13th AUSTRALASIAN CONGRESS on GENEALOGY and HERALDRY - Your Ancestors in their Social Context Â
Hosted by the South Australian Genealogy & Heraldry Society Inc Four days of presentations by a large team of highly qualified international and local speakers supplemented by tours and a large exhibition. For more information on the programme and/or to register an interest, visit the web site or write to c/- Box 592 GPO Adelaide, S A 5001   Yass & District Historical Society Inc 'Beyond the limits of location' seminar
Friday 20 March to Sunday 1 April 2012 Ninth annual seminar at St Clement’s Retreat & Conference Centre in Galong, NSW The presentations are diverse and will focus on history and sources for local and family historians. This year’s program features indigenous culture, authors, legends, interpretation of local and national histories, education, long lost images, objects, and investigating family trees through the use of DNA. Keynote speaker will be Dr Bill Gammage. For detailed information on the event, bookings, program, brochure, venue, accommodation, directions etc, please contact Cheryl Mongan 6226 2708 / Gloria Carlos 6226 2315 / Maureen Collins 6226 1334 / E-Mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the website  Back to St. Bartholomew’s Day  Australian Heritage Week 2012 Saturday 14 April to Sunday 22 April Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities This annual The department encourages all communities to get involved with planning and hosting a range of exciting activities during Australian Heritage Week that showcase your unique local heritage to the rest of the country. April 18th is the major celebration for International Day for Monuments and Sites and each year the state representatives of Australia ICOMOS organise a number of activities around Australia so that you can celebrate the diversity of the world's cultural heritage with ICOMOS members the world over. For further information about registration and events. please visit the new Australian Heritage Week website.  National Trust Heritage Festival ‘AMAZING STORIES: Innovation & Invention’… 14 – 29 April 2012 Be a part of the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival: The National Trust invites you to celebrate Australia’s built, cultural and natural heritage and to be part of one of the largest and longest running community festivals in NSW. From Aboriginal ingenuity through living on the land, to examples of resourceful ‘make do’ in hard times, to the creative use of heritage places in the 21st century – the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival celebrates inspiration and innovation through Australia’s heritage, past present and future. For further information on the festival, please refer to the National Trust website  Canberra and Region Heritage Festival 'Innovation' 14-29 April 2012 The festival will be held from Saturday 14 to Sunday 29 April and coincides with the Australian Heritage Week. The festival provides opportunities to discover more of our heritage wonders at this beautiful time of the year for residents and visitors. Celebrating the importance of heritage to Canberra and its surrounds with over 100 diverse, engaging, fun and informative events and activities held over a two-week period. It raises awareness to the ongoing need to conserve our natural, Aboriginal and historic heritage. Even better it is absolutely free to participate! Surviving the tough Australian landscape depended on being innovative. From Aboriginal ingenuity to European pioneers to today, Australians have been a creative bunch. For the Event registration form and further information contact ACT Heritage for advice. Ph 6205 0255, visit the website or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  If you're stirred by the pipes please note the following Scottish activities coming up: -
Brigadoon: the Bundanoon 35th Annual Highland Gathering Saturday 21st April 2012 Bundanoon, Southern Highlands, NSW The day includes street parade ; massed bands display ; official opening ceremony ; Scottish Country & Highland dancing ; Highland games ; food, souvenirs, information stalls and more. A highlight of the day will be David Huxley's Tartan Warriors - Lifting of the Bundanoon Stones of Manhood. For program and further information please visit their website. 20th Australian Celtic Festival - Year of Galacia & Brittany. 3rd-6th May 2012 Glen Innes-NSW A full weekend of Celtic entertainment and events at the Australian Standing Stones. Originally developed as a meeting place for the Celtic Clans and Associations of Australia to gather and celebrate their Celtic history, the festival has established Glen Innes & the New England region as a unique destination for the increasing numbers of visitors to" Celtic Country". Held over four days with entertainment includes: performances of song, dances and pipe bands ; Celtic Ceremonies ; Kirking of the tartans ; Dawn Service ; Massed Pipe Bands ; Street Parade ; Yard dog Championships ; Celtic Stalls, food, readings etc For all information on the festival, please visit the website or phone: 02 6730 2400 Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival 2012 Friday 01 June to 03 June 2012 Wingham, NSW Come and celebrate all the activities at the eighth Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival. Festival highlights include; Welcome to the Festival Chieftains at Masonic night (Lodge Cowper). Braveheart Poets Breakfast, Market and Clan information stalls, street parade, followed by the Opening Ceremony, Highland Games, bands and dancing, Medieval Warriors in Battle Wee Dram Pre Ball Cocktail Party and Grand Scottish Ball and Grand Scottish Concert. For the program, booking form and further information, please visit the Manning Valley Historical Society website, contact Warwick Murray on (02) 6553 2582 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  28th ANNUAL CONFERENCE of the NSW & ACT ASSOCIATION of FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETIES. September 2012 To be held the weekend of 14, 15 and 16 September 2012 at Gymea Tradies, 57 Manchester Road Gymea, NSW Hosted by the Botany Bay Family History Society. There will be an exciting lineup of speakers and events to entertain and inform you and if you are visiting from outside of Sydney, we invite you to also take the opportunity to explore the many attractions of the Sutherland Shire. See their website A pre-conference Family History Expo, open to the general public, will also be held at Tradies on the Friday from 10am to 3pm. We invite you to participate and promote your organisation by being an exhibitor with a display table over the three days of the conference. For further information on the program, speakers, accommodation and to register, please visit the conference websit |
        28th - 31st March 2012 Adelaide Convention Centre   
national celebration of Australia's unique heritage is an opportunity for all Australians to join together to celebrate our shared and special heritage.
