2026 Western Sydney Seminar
Exploring Land Records and Local Government
The RAHS, in partnership with the Museums of History NSW, present a seminar on exploring place and local history using land and local government records in the NSW State Archives Collection.
Participants will learn about:
- Local Government Records,
- Valuation Records,
- Maps and Crown Plans, and
- Land Tenure Records.
The event includes a guided tour of the Western Sydney Records Centre, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the State Archives Collection. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
The seminar is part of the RAHS Regional Seminar Program, supported by Create NSW, which brings research skills to communities across New South Wales.
Lands Department Building, Bridge Street, Sydney, c. 1870–1920 (Museums of History NSW)
Event Details and Bookings
Event Date & Time: Friday, 9 September 2026 @ 10.00 am – 3.10 pm.
Event Location: Western Sydney Records Centre, 161 O’Connell Street, Kingswood NSW 2747.
Cost: $30 RAHS and Affiliated Society members | $35 non-members (includes a morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)
Bookings essential in advance for catering purposes. Bookings must close 2 October at 1 pm.
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 NSW. 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 Seminar 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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