Newcastle Family History Society acknowledges the First Nations peoples and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the people of the Awabakal and Worimi nations, the traditional custodians of the land on which our Society is based. NFHS also acknowledges and pays respect to the other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from whose lands our members and readers are drawn.
The Society was formed in 1983 and operates from the former Mechanics Institute at 68 Elder Street, Lambton. Membership is open to anyone interested in their own family history, Hunter Valley history and family history or history in general – no matter where they live. Society activities for both members and members and friends are organised.
The Society has a dedicated group of elected and voluntary members who make decisions to help the Society run smoothly and effectively. This team is very open to new ideas so if you have any suggestions please send an email to the secretary or post a message in the Suggestion Box at the front desk. The Management team would welcome others who would like to join them.
Our Library houses a great number of books, journals, maps, microfilm and microfiche records, CD and USB records, indexes, cemetery transcripts and local and family histories. Our computers have access to Find My Past and wifi is freely available throughout our rooms. The Society researches and writes publications of significance to family historians and produces a Journal four times a year.
We accept donations of material in accordance with our Library Collections Policy so even if you are not a member we can assess images, books and research material that you may be considering sending to the dump. This is especially important for specific research into a particular family that will be very valuable.
The Newcastle Family History Society Inc. exists to provide support and encouragement for those interested in family history.
Our society encourages the exchange of ideas and knowledge in a supportive atmosphere.
August 14 – FREE tour of our local Commonwealth War Cemetery at Maitland Road, Sandgate. Renowned local historian Ed Tonks, OAM has volunteered to lead the tour. You’ll hear stories of Army, Navy, Marine and Royal Marine servicemen who are buried in the cemetery.
In conjunction with the research and writing of They Sent Me North: Female Convicts in the Hunter (2019) members of the NFHS undertook to participate in the Australia-wide Roses from the Heart Female Convict Bonnets initiative.
This 32 page booklet in full colour guides the reader to places for finding information about service personnel from the well-known to the lesser-known local resources.
The Conference will be held via Zoom & YouTube 16 – 17 September 2022. A local trade fair is scheduled for 18 September at “The Barracks”, Maitland & Beyond’s rooms.
People of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Volume III Volume III is now being proofed and will be launched soon NO MORE STORIES CAN BE ACCEPTED
Ken Shilling has donated 28 beautiful photographs from his collection to the Society to sell.
Library and Meeting Rooms:
Former Mechanics Institute
68 Elder Street
Lambton NSW 2299
Library Opening Hours:
Thursday: 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Meetings:
1st Tuesday of the month
Summer Meetings:
7:30pm to 9:00pm
Winter Meetings:
2:00pm to 3:30pm
