I will be going to the NSW State Archives next Thursday 28 March. So if there are any records you require, I can check them out for you and copy them if you wish.
Some Australian History for today.
12 MarMarch 12
On this day in 1868 Australia’s first attempted political assassination occurred when Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, was shot while picnicking at Clontarf beach by Henry James O’Farrell. The Prince was hospitalised for two weeks and recovered fully. O’Farrell was arrested at the scene and quickly tried, convicted and then hanged on April 21, 1868.
Back in Business
14 FebI’m back after being away for the past 2 weeks.
My wife and I had a wonderful time cruising the South Pacific, visiting Noumea, Lifou and the Isle of Pines.
I’m now available to do any genealogical research you require.
Today in Auusie History
24 JanJanuary 25
On this day in 1885 a train bound for Sydney crashed over a washed away culvert at Cootamundra, killing eight people. The busy train was on its way to Sydney packed with people planning to attend the horse races at Randwick. A downpour of twenty-five centimetres of rain had washed away the embankment at Salt Clay Creek, five km from Cootamundra and the train could not be notified as the telegram wires were down.
Today is Aussie History
23 Jan1788 – French ships enter Port Jackson just two days before Captain Arthur Phillip takes formal possession of New South Wales
Today in Australian History
22 JanFrom the NSW State Archives
On this day in 1788 the French explorer La Perouse arrived at Botany Bay. Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de Laperouse entered Sydney Harbour only days after the First Fleet had arrived and settled on the northern shore of Botany Bay (now named after him) for his six week visit. La Perouse sailed from Sydney in March and his fleet was wrecked in the Solomon Islands soon after.
This day in Australian History
21 JanOn this day in 1820 the Sydney Gazette published a notice about the creation of a new cemetery on Devonshire Street, Sydney. The cemetery was described as a “spacious burial ground” in the sandhills south of the brickfields, which is the site of the present-day Central Railway Station. The cemetery was consecrated in 1820 (the first interment actually took place in 1819) and operated until 1867. The site was then resumed in 1901 to allow for the development of the Central Railway Station and approximately one-third of the monuments and remains were relocated to other cemeteries. NSW Archives
On this Day
20 JanThis day in Australian History from NSW Archives
On this day in 1815 the first road over the Blue Mountains was completed by William Cox. Cox, along with a workgang of 30 convicts built the 161 km road in six months and followed the route used by Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth. The Great Western Road, also known as “Cox’s Pass”, allowed Governor Macquarie to travel from Sydney to Bathurst in eleven days and opened up the western plains for settlement.
Helpful Videos for your research
17 JanHi
Many of you might be using Family Tree Maker and/or Ancestry.com for your genealogical research.
Try this link for some excellent video clips to help you with your research.
www.youtube.com/user/AncestryCom
There’s something for every one.
Remember here at Roygen we have a great service to help you with your family tree.
Business for 2013 Begins
1 JanNow that the Christmas/New Year is over, all research repositories are open for business.
Let us assist you in your Genealogical Research .
Happy New Year
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