Shake Your Family Tree!

Join the folks at National Archives of Australia in a one day workshop on February 25 as expert family history researchers share their techniques on genealogy research.  More info. can be found here (requires PDF reader): syft-sydney_tcm2-199502

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Understanding heritage conservation. .

 
Heritage Conservation in the Leichhardt Council Area – The Principles of Good Practice – An Introductory Talk
 
One of Australia’s most experienced and respected heritage consultants and Lilyfield resident Meredith Walker will present an illustrated talk on behalf of Leichhardt Council, on the history and principles of heritage conservation and the wide range of places and [...]

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Picture of the week

Balmain Coal Mine, ca 1907.

It is probably not now very well known that Balmain, for many years, had its own coal mine.
The surface works were on the site to the north of Birchgrove Primary School. The mine, at first known as the Sydney Harbour Colliery, started operations in 1897 and the last coal was mined [...]

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