Five Windows Into NSW History
Explore new ways to uncover your local and family history with five types of historical records.
When: Saturday, 13 June 2026 @ 10:00 am – 3:40 pm
Where: Club Cowra, 101 Brisbane Street, Cowra NSW 2794
Overview of the program
The Royal Australian Historical Society, in partnership with the Cowra Family History Group, present a full-day seminar that will show you how online historical records can help you uncover the stories of people, places, and communities across New South Wales.
The morning session begins with a talk on using the ‘Old Register’ to uncover the social history of early colonial New South Wales, followed by presentations on Apprenticeship and First World War Soldier Settlement records. The afternoon session will focus on the Historical Land Records Viewer and NSW Railways, including staff, stations, refreshment rooms and infrastructure records.
The seminar is part of the RAHS Regional Seminar Program, supported by Create NSW, which brings research skills to communities across New South Wales.
Theatre Cowra and Hotel Lachlan (RAHS Postcard Collection)
Cost and bookings
$25 RAHS and affiliated society members | $30 non-members (includes a morning tea and lunch)
Bookings essential in advance for catering purposes. Bookings MUST close Friday, 5 June at midday.
Book online or call: CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS | (02) 9247 8001
About the speakers
Carol Liston AO is President of the Royal Australian Historical Society and a leading historian of early New South Wales. Her research focuses on colonial society, families and institutions, and she has published widely in this field. She brings deep expertise in working with early government, church and archival records, and in interpreting them to reconstruct lives and communities.
Christine Yeats is Senior Vice President of the Royal Australian Historical Society and specialises in family and local history research. She is an experienced presenter of research seminars, with a focus on practical methods, digital tools and improving search techniques. Her sessions are known for their clarity and practical, step-by-step approach.
About the RAHS Regional Seminars Program
The RAHS Regional Seminar Program, supported by Create NSW, promotes the study, writing and sharing of Australian history.
The program builds research skills, supports local and family history projects, and connects communities with tools, resources and expertise. Seminars are delivered in metropolitan and regional locations, as well as online.
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