Dr McCalman’s latest publication examines the lives of former convicts who arrived as early settlers into colonial Victoria.

James tells the story of his convict ancestors and their journey from the West Riding of Yorkshire to Tasmania and then Victoria where they overcame the stigma of the convict…

Janine talks about her book, “No ordinary convict. A Welshman called Rebecca”, which was published in 2021. She describes the journey to publication which began with a smaller…

Terry Young provides and overview of Chinese Australian Family History of Victoria (CAFHOV) CEDT Index website, how to search it and the visualisations created using the Index…

Sophie Couchman introduces the CAFHOV project which has indexed the Victorian CEDT Index. She provides an explanation of the Index and shares some of the stories of the people…

In this talk Debra Parry of Melbourne Conservation Services outlines methods of preserving documents, books, maps, plans as well as ceramics, textiles and other objects.

In this presentation Cathy Carman explores the rise of Chartism and reform in England during the 19th century with special reference to the South West Counties.

The reform movements and Chartism in the north of England during the 19th century is discussed in this presentation. Barbara describes the reforms promoted and their outcomes…

The social consequences of unemployment caused by the closure of a major industry in the North of England during the 1930s is discussed. The Jarrow Crusade and March to London…

Dr Sagazio discusses the Old Melbourne Cemetery and the movement and reinterment of graves due to the expansion of the Queen Victoria Market.

The presentation outlines the activities and resources of the Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society. They hold many unique records and their volunteers are available to assist…

Samantha explores the social and economic history of Birmingham from a reference in the Domesday Book to the modern metropolis. She also comments on some of the challenges to…