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22:06

Felonious Females - Ep7 - Molly Morgan

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2024/05/18

Molly MorganIn this episode in the 'Felonious Females' series Dr Jude Conway recounts the life and times of the famous Molly Morgan - 'Queen of the Hunter'.

37:02

Notable Novocastrians - Beryl Nashar

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2024/05/11

The first Australian to be awarded a PhD in geology, the first woman to be appointed Dean of Science in an Australian university and the first woman in Australia, maybe the world, to win a Rotary Foundation Fellowship, Jude Conway recounts the brilliant life and achievements of Professor Beryl Nashar.

19:34

What are you looking at? – Ep 1 - The Register of...

Newcastle Family History Society Podcasts ·

2024/05/05

In this series, Jane Ison critically scrutinises the records pertaining to the boys and girls admitted to the Industrial Schools and Reformatories of NSW - the Vernon for boys and Newcastle, Biloela and Shaftesbury for girls. Episode 1 focuses on the main admission register for girls - The Register of Warrants (NRS-14722).

01:19

What's On in May

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2024/05/04

Get a preview of our May podcasts.

17:43

Felonious Females - Ep6 - Sophia Lovell

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2024/04/20

Sophia LovellIn this episode in the 'Felonious Females' series Mel Woodford and Robyn Jeffriess recount the life journey of Sophia Lovell from her convict origins to that of a respected figure in her community in the Hunter Valley.

22:10

The Wonderful World of Genealogy Ep4 - How, When &...

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2024/04/13

How, When & Why Did They Come?In Episode 4 in this series, Maree and Ken Shilling explore various methods that can be used in understanding your ancestors' arrival in Australia.

23:07

Bad Girls Ep6 - Farewell to Paradise

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2024/04/07

Farewell to ParadiseIn this concluding episode of the "Bad Girls" series, Jane Ison examines the last months of the Newcastle Industrial School, recounting the events of the final two riots in 1871.

29:02

Felonious Females - Ep5 - Women of the AA Company

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2024/03/16

Women of the AA CompanyEpisode 5 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Mel Woodford outlines the formation and purpose of the AA Company, celebrating 200 years of operation in 2024 and the part it played in the history of convict women that came to Newcastle and the Hunter. This podcast uses AI generated voices.

18:55

The Wonderful World of Genealogy Ep3 - What's in a Name?

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2024/03/10

What's in a Name? In Episode 3 in this series, Maree and Ken Shilling discuss the origin of names and the traditions and naming patterns adopted by our ancestors that can be useful considerations when researching your family history.

22:07

Bad Girls Ep5 - Success Stories

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2024/03/03

Success StoriesEpisode 5 in the ‘Bad Girls’ series. Jane Ison showcases the success stories that have arisen from the young women who were sent to the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory.

11:51

Felonious Females - Ep4 - Ann Corbett

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2024/02/18

Ann CorbettEpisode 4 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Mel Woodford recounts the life of Ann Corbett, transported to New South Wales at the age of 22. Her descendants still reside in the Hunter.

20:04

The Wonderful World of Genealogy Ep2 - Places to Visit

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2024/02/11

Places to Visit In this, the second in the series 'The Wonderful World of Genealogy', Maree and Ken Shilling highlight what is possible by visiting the places where your ancestors lived, worked or were buried.

21:41

Bad Girls Ep4 - An ‘Angel’ in Trouble

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2024/02/05

An ‘Angel’ in Trouble Episode 4 in a series about the ‘Bad Girls’ of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory. Jane Ison explains the difference between the two institutions and recounts the life of an infamous inmate.

19:00

Felonious Females - Ep3 - Women Assigned

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2024/01/31

Women Assigned Episode 3 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Mel Woodford describes the practice of “assigning” convict women as a means to integrate them into the community.

16:44

The Wonderful World of Genealogy Ep1 - Getting Started

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2024/01/15

The first of six episodes in which long time Society members Maree & Ken Shilling give some insights into genealogical research.

20:09

Bad Girls Ep3 - A Knife in the Dark!

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2024/01/07

Episode 3 in a series about the ‘Bad Girls’ of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory. Jane Ison looks at the riots that occurred at the Newcastle Industrial School, in particular the first riot in 1868.

08:51

Felonious Females - Ep2 - A Fitting Memorial

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2023/12/17

A Fitting Memorial Episode 2 in the series 'Felonious Females' - Mel Woodford talks about the Roses from the Heart Female Convict Bonnets Initiative, a remarkable project to honour the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

15:38

Bad Girls Ep2 - ”Girls Girls Girls”

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2023/12/03

Episode 2 in a series about the ‘Bad Girls’ of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory. Jane Ison continues the story of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory looking at the early admissions, and the impact that the inadvertent but illegal admissions of older street-wise girls had on the school.

10:42

Felonious Females - Ep1 - In the Beginning

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2023/11/19

In the Beginning Episode 1 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

15:49

Scottish Special Interest Group

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2023/11/12

Members of the Newcastle Family History Society's Scottish Special Interest Group outline what the group does, report on their recent Open Day and give an introduction to the Scottish Old Parochial Registers.

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