Former Director of NSW State Records, Alan Ventress, was asked to select his favourite archive. Alan has chosen a group of archives relating to the gentleman bushranger, Captain Moonlight.

The University of Tasmania are offering a free (yes FREE) online family history course over summer, known as their “Spring School”.

The Royal Australian Historical Society in conjunction with the Young Historical Society and the South-West Regional Library Service, Young, will be presenting a one-day regional seminar at Young on Saturday 28 February 2015.

Sydney Living Museums have combed their collections to uncover a wealth of 19th and early 20th century inspiration for those interested in the history of facial hair.

Troveia is an online trivia competition. It’s an opportunity to have some fun and explore Trove’s vast content. Unlike most trivia competitions you’ll have to use your search skills rather than just your memory. The answer to each question resides in a Trove record.

Throwback Thursday – The Daily Advertiser from 21 Years ago Click here to view this weeks edition

A Ticket to Paradise? delves into the rich diversity of the nation’s migrants and their experiences, and looks at promotional campaigns which presented a Utopian view of Australia as a welcoming country full of opportunity.

Wednesday 10th Dec 6-9pm Museum of the Riverina, Willans Hill

The Albury Historical Society members have extended an invitation to join them at their annual Xmas Party to be held at the Commercial Golf Club, North Street Albury on Friday 12th December at 6.30 for 7pm. It will be a buffet meal hot and cold.

The Wal Fife Room contains a wealth of material and records gathered during Wal Fife’s lifetime in the community and in politics. Your Society along with others has been assisting Wal and Marcia in establishing the rooms and indexing its contents.