Webinar – Finding local history: A sense of place

National Library of Australia 10 June 2020 26 May 2020

Where:

Online webinar

When:

10 June 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Michael Terry examining Lasseter’s message carved into a tree trunk, Lake Christopher region, Western Australia, 1932, nla.cat-vn6577327

Want to find out more about the history of your local area and don’t know where to begin?

In this webinar, follow along with our librarians as they explore the Library’s diverse special collections on researching your local history. Learn how to search through time and place to build family stories and local narratives.

When: Wednesday 10 June, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Cost: Free

Bookings: Register online to attend

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