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Catherine Kent

Mel Woodford continues this series with a follow-on story with researcher and member Robyn Jeffriess about convict, Catherine Kent.

Putting Flesh on the Bones!

In Episode 5 in this series, our hosts explore ways to enhance your family's story by putting some "flesh on the bones"!

In this episode of "What are you looking at?", Jane Ison takes an in-depth look at the records of the first boys’ school, the Industrial School Ship Vernon, how researchers can locate these resources and the difficulties that may be encountered when using them.

Margaret McGreavy

In this episode of Felonious Females, Mel Woodford tells the story of Margaret McGreavy, a Pioneer of Newcastle’s East End.

Physician and pathologist, Ethel Byrne was a prominent figure in the history of medical practice in Newcastle especially in the treatment of tuberculosis. Through her recognition of her professional responsibilities she endeared herself to both staff and patients, spending her life in unselfish service to others. Dr Jude Conway recounts her life and achievements.

In the second of this series of podcasts on the suite of records connected to the Industrial Schools and Reformatories in NSW in the 19th century, Jane Ison will discuss the benefits and limitations of the Discharge Register located in State Records Kingswood (NRS-14723).