Thanks Gionni

Gionni di Gravio

Thanks to Gionni di Gravio OAM , an archivist and local hero, from the University of Newcastle for visiting The Lake Macquarie Family History Group for our general meeting last Saturday, 15th May.

As our guest speaker, Gionni relayed the latest news from Special Collections at The University of Newcastle and demonstrated how to search for resources on the Hunter Living Histories site, https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/. 

We thank Gionni, an enthusiastic raconteur and committed ambassador for preserving and disseminating local history, for sharing his expertise with us.  Gionni's lively presentation warmed the atmosphere at Marmong Point on a very chilly day.

Gionni di Gravio at LMFHG

Thanks Gionni

Colonial Massacres

We appreciate that Jennifer Debenham from the University of Newcastle braved the elements to be the  guest speaker at our meeting last Saturday. Unfortunately due to conditions that kept our members away Jennifer only faced a small live audience that was boosted by those who joined us on Zoom.

Jennifer Debenham at LMFHG

Jennifer, a Research Assistant on The Colonial Frontier Massacres in Australia, 1788-1930 Project, reported on her research and the history of the project that was lead by by Prof. Lyndall Ryan at the University of Newcastle in consultation with The Wollotuka Institute and AIATSIS.

Jennifer demonstrated how to investiagte the map and database that was the result of the team's work. Navigation of the site is easy and intuitive. Jennifer was most generous in responding to the many questions posed by our attendees. 

All Australians should examine the map and database site to learn about this dark period in our history.