Members and guests are invited to join us for our monthly meeting tomorrow at Marmong POINT Community Hall.
Friday, 20 June 2025
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Local Knowldege
Although we may know a lot about our own personal and family history perhaps we don't know much about the history of the Lake Macquarie area where we have made our home.
These three articles written in 1931 that relate the early history of Lake Mac are available to read on Trove .
HINT: Read February first
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Open Day
Thanks to our Guest Speakers, Visitors and our exceptional band of Volunteers we had a hugely successful Open Day last Saturday.
Following are a few Happy Snaps from the event.
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First through the door were our visitors from Wyong |
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Tech Support Robert, Secretary Valda and Presenter Veronica |
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Smiles from our Bookstall volunteers who had many successful sales |
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We had a full house |
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Ready to roll |
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First Presentation |
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Jeff Madsen sharing his knowledge of maps. |
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Veronica Williams uncovering the mysteries of Wikitree |
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Our final speaker, Carol Liston discussing Female Convicts' places |
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Our Guest speakers Carol, Jeff and Veronica with MC, Vice-President Jill |
Friday, 16 May 2025
Full House
Thrilled to report we have a full house for our Open Day tomorrow. Unfortunately we are not able to accept walkins on the day.
Thursday, 24 April 2025
ANZAC Days at Toronto
Looking back through the newspaper archives on Trove one can find many reports of ANZAC Day events in the past.
Perhaps you recognise some of the names and places mentioned.
1920
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1920 'Advertising', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 24 April, p. 5. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139433062 |
1925
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1925 'TORONTO.', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 28 April, p. 5. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137475784 |
1930
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1930 'ANZAC SERVICES.', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 28 April, p. 7. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133395404 |
1935
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1935 'At Toronto', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 25 April, p. 10. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166097875 |
1940
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1940 'ANZAC DAY PARADE AT TORONTO', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 23 April, p. 2. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133587624 |
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1940 'TORONTO ANZAC SERVICE', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 20 April, p. 14. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133575021 |
1945
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1945 'Suburban and District ANZAC CEREMONIES AT TORONTO', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 27 April, p. 7. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135012114 |
1950
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1950 'ANZAC SERVICE AI TORONTO', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 21 April, p. 3. , viewed 24 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158810482 |
Saturday, 19 April 2025
Easter
Easter is a time to share with living family and reeflect on the lives of those who have gone before us.
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
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In December 1924 there were many reports in rural newspapers announcing the accidental death of Thomas Rossiter, a 16 year old youth. 1924 ...
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Members of The Lake Macquarie Family History Group Group were saddened to hear of the death of Warren Oliver, our past secretary, in hospita...
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Who will take home the delicious hampers? It was smiles all round at the Lake Macquarie Family History Group meeting today as members gather...