Did your ancestors arrive in Australia during the excitement of the gold rush? Did they strike it rich or struggle? Or did they make their living supplying or supporting the gold miners? Whatever their story, the gold rush years generated a wealth of records that can help you uncover more about their lives.
Fiona Tellesson (Experts in Genealogy) will share the fascinating research journey of her own ancestor who arrived in Australia during the gold era. Through a real case study, she'll demonstrate the strategies and resources that helped her piece together her ancestor's story.
GSV Digital Resources Manager Meg Bate will guide you through the available records—where to find them, how to access them and what to expect to find in them.
The session will cover a wide range of records, including occupations, health, police, education, Electoral Rolls, Parliamentary Papers and Government Gazettes.
Whether your ancestors came to Australia in search of gold or simply lived through this period of rapid growth, these records can reveal far more than names and dates. They can provide valuable clues about everyday life, occupations, movements and the communities in which your ancestors lived.
Thursday 27 August at 1:30pm-4.30pm, online via Zoom
GSV members: log in to access your discounted rate.
NB: This course is Session 7 of our 9 session Australian Family History Course: Research Strategies and Resources but can be joined as a stand alone session. You do not need to register if you have booked the entire course.