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National Family History Month – August 2016

Posted on July 21, 2016 by rebekahhay1

National Family History Month is on in August. It is an initiative of AFFHO (Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations). Family history and genealogy is one of the most popular past-times around the world. There are over 250,000 Australians who are … Continue reading →

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Nepean Family History Society Open House Saturday 7 November

Posted on November 3, 2015 by rebekahhay1

Nepean FHS is hosting an Open House on 7 November Continue reading →

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Archaeology Open Day

Posted on November 3, 2015 by rebekahhay1

Nepean District Historical Archaeology Group are holding an Open Day on Sunday 8 November 2015 10 am to 4 pm in their workshop and museum in Station Street Penrith (opposite Westfield Penrith Plaza)

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Gilgandra Coo-ees on the march

Posted on October 19, 2015 by rebekahhay1

Well, the Gilgandra Coo-ee reenactment march is underway! They will reach Emu Plains on Saturday morning, 7 November 2015. Be there, along with local historical groups and Emu Plains school children to greet them after their long journey.

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Gilgandra Coo-ee march reenactment November 2015

Posted on October 16, 2015 by rebekahhay1

The Coo-ee March Reenactment commences tomorrow Saturday 17 October. It is a  memorial to the 263 men who answered the call of “Coo-ee! Come and join us!”, and fell into line in towns and villages along the way of the … Continue reading →

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Pie in July – at Penrith City Library

Posted on July 13, 2015 by rebekahhay1

The Meat Pie: Australia’s Own Fast Food 29 June to 31 July – Lower lounge display:  – The History of the Australian Meat Pie”, on display in the lower lounge area on nine panels Talk: The History of the Australian … Continue reading →

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Images from the Nepean Family History Society’s Family History Fair, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Vanessa

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Images from 2015 History Conference

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Vanessa

Images and presentations are available from the 2015 History Conference at the Joan Sutherland performing Arts Centre Penrith on 14 March 2015 are now available here.

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Nepean Family History Society February Meeting

Posted on February 2, 2015 by rebekahhay1

  Nepean Family History Society 7 February 2015 – General meeting at Old School house, off Short Street Emu Plains 1.30 pm start Talk – Stephen Ford – On primary application land records Followed by supper, and the general meeting … Continue reading →

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Family History Fair 15 March 2015

Posted on January 20, 2015 by rebekahhay1

Nepean Family History Society’s Family History Fair is on again at Penrith Library, 601 High Street, 15 March 2015. Opens at 10 am. Lots of trade tables from near and far. Lots of contacts to be made, advice on every … Continue reading →

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