April 2025 Mini-Seminar Event

Introduction to National Archives Australia &
Moments in Migration: Exploring the Immigrant Experience in Images

with
Eve Terry

Introduction to National Archives Australia & RecordSearch

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Image from NAA
This talk provides an overview of records within the collection relevant for family history research, with the most popular records being immigration and defence service records.

RecordSearch is the database where you can find out:
  • What is held in the collection
  • How to locate the records you want
  • How to order records
  • How to view digital copies of records

Moments in Migration:
Exploring the Immigrant Experience in Images

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Image from NAA
The National Archives of Australia holds a rich photographic collection documenting the migrant experience - from the often long and tiring journey to Australian shores, to settling into life in their adopted communities.

This seminar will chart the migrant story through images of life in migrant accommodations camps, migrant contributions to the workforce and participation in cultural life in Australia.

Seminar Details

​Day:    Saturday

​Date:   5 April 2025

​Time:   1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Location:  GCFHS Rooms
Bicentennial Building
833 Nerang-Southport Road
Nerang  Qld  4211

Seminar Price:
GCFHS Members $15.00
​Non-Members $20.00
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Eve Terry
Eve Terry is Manager of Public Engagement for the National Archives of Australia, Queensland.
Eve is passionate about connecting people to their heritage through Australian Government records.

Gold Coast Family History Society is organising a series of talks by well-known experts to help you with your research in 2025. All are open to both GCFHS members and the general public for a small fee, bookings will be essential as numbers will be limited.  Visit our Up Coming Events page to see a list of future events .