Newcastle Family History Society Podcasts

Ann Corbett Episode 4 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Mel Woodford recounts the life of Ann Corbett, transported to New South Wales at the age of 22. Her descendants still reside in the Hunter.

Places to Visit In this, the second in the series 'The Wonderful World of Genealogy', Maree and Ken Shilling highlight what is possible by visiting the places where your ancestors lived, worked or were buried.

An ‘Angel’ in Trouble Episode 4 in a series about the ‘Bad Girls’ of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory. Jane Ison explains the difference between the two institutions and recounts the life of an infamous inmate.

Women Assigned Episode 3 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Mel Woodford describes the practice of “assigning” convict women as a means to integrate them into the community.

The first of six episodes in which long time Society members Maree & Ken Shilling give some insights into genealogical research.

Episode 3 in a series about the ‘Bad Girls’ of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory. Jane Ison looks at the riots that occurred at the Newcastle Industrial School, in particular the first riot in 1868.

A Fitting Memorial Episode 2 in the series 'Felonious Females' - Mel Woodford talks about the Roses from the Heart Female Convict Bonnets Initiative, a remarkable project to honour the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

Episode 2 in a series about the ‘Bad Girls’ of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory. Jane Ison continues the story of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory looking at the early admissions, and the impact that the inadvertent but illegal admissions of older street-wise girls had on the school.

In the Beginning Episode 1 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

Members of the Newcastle Family History Society's Scottish Special Interest Group outline what the group does, report on their recent Open Day and give an introduction to the Scottish Old Parochial Registers.

Episode 1 in a series about the ‘Bad Girls’ of the Newcastle Industrial School and Reformatory. Jane Ison describes life in NSW in the 1860s and 70s and the measures taken by the government and the courts to deal with ‘problem’ children.

Carol Duncan interviews the compilers of the three volume Newcastle Family History Society publication - The People of Newcastle & the Hunter Valley, Maree and Ken Shilling. Maree & Ken recount just some of the 150 stories of individuals ranging from bushrangers and early settlers to civic leaders, military heroes, and business people in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley of New South Wales.