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Charlie Farrugia on PROV land records

Hear an overview of PROV's land records in this insightful talk by Charlie Farrugia, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 57:16

Sarah Ryan on the Library's Maps Collection

Gain insights into the Library's remarkable Maps Collection in this talk by Sarah Ryan, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 37:38

Terrie Page on military property acquisition during WWII

Hear tips on researching records in this talk byTerrie Page from National Archives of Australia, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 34:01

Author in conversation: Maggie Black

Author Maggie Black talks with historian Peter Yule about her book 'Up came a squatter', the story of her great-grandfather Niel Black.

6 Oct 2016 Duration: 45:36

Don Grant Lecture 2016: Susie Zada on 'Grannie' Ferris

Watch the annual Don Grant Lecture, delivered as part of Family History Feast 2016 by genealogist and researcher Susie Zada.

8 Aug 2016 Duration: 51:30

Steven Kafkarisos on the Library's WWI collection

Watch this talk presented by Steven Kafkarisos at the 2015 Family History Feast, on the Library's rich and diverse WWI collection.

10 Aug 2015 Duration: 46:44

Grace Baliviera on WWI records in the National Archives of Australia

Watch this 2015 Family History Feast talk presented by Grace Baliviera, on WWI records held at the National Archives of Australia.

10 Aug 2015 Duration: 29:02

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