Historical Land Records Viewer workshop at History House
Join Christine Yeats for a course on using the Historical Land Records Viewer (HLRV) to research individuals and properties. This course will guide participants through the process of accessing and interpreting historical land records, parish maps, and other key documents. Ideal for family historians, local researchers, and anyone interested in land ownership and settlement patterns, the course offers step-by-step instruction, research tips, and real-life examples. No prior experience is necessary. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to explore land history and uncover valuable insights into the lives of past individuals and families.
Municipality of Randwick (Historical Land Records Viewer)
About the speaker
Christine Yeats (FRAHS, BA, Dip Lib, Dip Arch Admin) is an archivist and historical researcher, with particular interest in women’s history. Her research interests include attempts to introduce a silk industry into the Australian colonies and the history of the Romani (Gypsies) in nineteenth-century Australia. She is the Immediate Past President of the Federation of Australian Historical Societies; RAHS Councillor 2012–25 (Senior Vice President 2012–18, 2022–, President 2018–21; Convenor Events Committee 2012–); President Randwick & District Historical Society; Convenor, Assessment Sub-Committee UNESCO AMOW Committee and Chair of the Jessie Street National Women’s Library.
Details
Event Date & Time: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 @ 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Event Location: History House, 133 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: Members $35 | Non-members $39
Please note: Members should contact WEA first to check if their member number has been added to their student record before enrolling.
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