Lost Cemeteries
Society member Jane Ison takes us on a journey into the past, to a place thousands pass by daily without knowing what lies beneath —Rest Park in Wallsend, once the site of the town’s first cemetery.
Society member Jane Ison takes us on a journey into the past, to a place thousands pass by daily without knowing what lies beneath —Rest Park in Wallsend, once the site of the town’s first cemetery.
This podcast details the forthcoming podcasts that are to be recorded this October.
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Join us on a journey through more than two centuries of sacred history — the story of Christ Church Cathedral, the spiritual heart and architectural crown of Newcastle. Presented by Ian Eckford.
The History of Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle Read More »
In this remarkable account, historian Dr Jude Conway relates a little-known chapter of wartime history—one that spans the jungles of Timor, the city streets of Newcastle, and a camouflaged refugee camp at Bob’s Farm.
Second World War Links Between Newcastle and Portuguese Timor Read More »
Julie Keating digs into the mines, sails through treacherous harbours, and walks the streets laid out by early planners, revealing the people, places, and power struggles that shaped Newcastle.
Newcastle in the 1800s Read More »
The 2025 NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Conference 12-14 September
2025 NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Conference Read More »
The NFHS YouTube channel is now being used to house recordings of our general meeting guest speakers.
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Membership payments may now be made through our online shop.
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