Wednesday, December 25, 2013

2014 Unlock the Past Cruise

Wow, not long now to the 2014 Unlock the Past Cruise! Take a peek at the latest news and begin your planning now

http://www.unlockthepastcruises.com/4th-cruise-program/
http://www.unlockthepastcruises.com/cruises/4th-cruise/
http://www.unlockthepast.com.au/events/4th-unlock-past-cruise-southern-australia

I am looking forward to seeing many of my friends and fellow genies on this cruise and also to meeting and sharing information with the cruisers and speakers.  What a great line up of experts and amazing family historians amassed in the one place - on the high seas cruising the coastline of southern Australia in summer...how great is that!

Make sure you read the useful posts on the official blogger sites and be prepared to make the most of the trip...

Bon voyage



Thursday, August 8, 2013

The image of the nurse in postcards, photographs, books and film: an exhibition

The image of the nurse in postcards, photographs, books and film: an exhibition
Nursing History Research Unit
School of Nursing, 88 Mallett Street, Camperdown (Uni of Syd)
Exhibition – History Week 2013



Organisation Name: Nursing History Research Unit, University of Sydney
Event Type: Exhibition

When: Tuesday 10 September and Thursday, 12 September 1970  from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Where: C1.02, Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney, Camperdown
Cost: General Free
Contact: Noeline Kyle or Lynette Russell, 02 9351 0635 or 0403 868 051, noeline.kyle@sydney.edu.au, http://sydney.edu.au/nursing/about_us/our_campus/nursing_history_research_unit.shtml


Images of the nurse, idealised under the gaze of patients, doctors and community, are widespread in Australian culture and history. This exhibition uses a collection of these images to show how the nurse has been portrayed over time. The images, collected from covers of published books from Australia and overseas, from individual nurses, nursing associations and archives, reflect social and community customs within the times in which they emerged. The display will include copies of books showing how widely the nurse was used in adult and children’s literature throughout the ages. Visitors will also be able to view archival film from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘50s revealing the often difficult working and living conditions of women in bush nursing, district nursing and midwifery.
The exhibition will remain in place for several weeks and may be viewed by the public on Tuesdays or by appointment.
Transport: Buses along Parramatta Road to Mallett Street. Limited street parking on Mallett Street and surrounding areas.
http://historycouncilnsw.org.au/history/post/images-of-the-nurses/

 

Thursday, June 27, 2013

4th Unlock the Past Cruise 2014

Join me on the 4th Unlock the Past Genealogy Cruise on 4th February 2014:


 ** MEDIA RELEASE**

Unlock the Past Cruises (international) launched

Adelaide, South Australia, 25 June 2013 - Unlock the Past announces Unlock the Past Cruises, an international program of history and genealogy cruises. This expanded cruise commitment follows on from the success of the first three Unlock the Past cruises, high interest in the fourth in February 2014 and a proposed mid 2015 cruise from the UK/Europe to the Baltic. Now there is more choice:

• more cruises to choose from - two to four a year

• more and varied itineraries - anywhere in the world, wherever there is enough interest

• more price levels to suit different budgets - starting from under $1000

• more varied programs - some full conference programs with many presenters, others much smaller

• some conference focused, others more destination/itinerary focused

 

The fourth cruise in February 2014 is booking strongly. Further cruises under consideration include:

• a British Isles discovery cruise in mid 2014

• a smaller regional cruise from an Australian port or Auckland - Sydney late 2014 or early 2015

• a major Baltic cruise from UK/Europe mid 2015

• a transatlantic cruise November 2015

• an Australia - New Zealand cruise early 2016

 

Unlock the Past cruises combine relaxing cruises with world class history & genealogy conferences. All major conference cruises feature an international team of presenters and a program with international appeal. Shorter cruises will also have leading presenters. Some cruises are more conference focused. Others more on the destination and places visited.

What a fantastic and wonderful experience it has been. Great speakers and a good variety of topics. I now know that I am on the right track with my research. I was travelling solo yet felt I was part of a warm and friendly group. Thank you. - Lauretta Nobes, 3rd cruise

Thank you … for your wonderful work in organising this cruise – we are now addicted to Cruising with Genealogy … you did a fantastic job … Congratulations. - Malcolm & Hazel Ford, 3rd cruise

Visit the Unlock the Past website: www.unlockthepastcruises.com. Feedback from a cruise survey at www.unlockthepastcruises.com/your-say will guide the choice of future genealogy cruise schedules.

About Unlock the Past Australian based Unlock the Past was established in 2009. It is the event and publishing division of Gould Genealogy & History which has served family and local historians since 1976. It is a collaborative venture involving an international team of expert speakers, writers, organisations and commercial partners to promote history and genealogy through innovative major events and a new publishing brand. It also maintains general and events directories online and is a cost effective marketing platform for partners.

Further information Alan Phillips p: +61 8 8263 2055 e: alan@unlockthepast.com.au w: www.unlockthepastcruises.com
Check out the following:
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 4th Unlock the Past genie cruise will sail out of Sydney on 12 February:


 ** MEDIA RELEASE**

Unlock the Past Cruises (international) launched

Adelaide, South Australia, 25 June 2013 - Unlock the Past announces Unlock the Past Cruises, an international program of history and genealogy cruises. This expanded cruise commitment follows on from the success of the first three Unlock the Past cruises, high interest in the fourth in February 2014 and a proposed mid 2015 cruise from the UK/Europe to the Baltic. Now there is more choice:

• more cruises to choose from - two to four a year

• more and varied itineraries - anywhere in the world, wherever there is enough interest

• more price levels to suit different budgets - starting from under $1000

• more varied programs - some full conference programs with many presenters, others much smaller

• some conference focused, others more destination/itinerary focused


The fourth cruise in February 2014 is booking strongly. Further cruises under consideration include:

• a British Isles discovery cruise in mid 2014

• a smaller regional cruise from an Australian port or Auckland - Sydney late 2014 or early 2015

• a major Baltic cruise from UK/Europe mid 2015

• a transatlantic cruise November 2015

• an Australia - New Zealand cruise early 2016

 

Unlock the Past cruises combine relaxing cruises with world class history & genealogy conferences. All major conference cruises feature an international team of presenters and a program with international appeal. Shorter cruises will also have leading presenters. Some cruises are more conference focused. Others more on the destination and places visited.

What a fantastic and wonderful experience it has been. Great speakers and a good variety of topics. I now know that I am on the right track with my research. I was travelling solo yet felt I was part of a warm and friendly group. Thank you. - Lauretta Nobes, 3rd cruise

Thank you … for your wonderful work in organising this cruise – we are now addicted to Cruising with Genealogy … you did a fantastic job … Congratulations. - Malcolm & Hazel Ford, 3rd cruise

Visit the Unlock the Past website: www.unlockthepastcruises.com. Feedback from a cruise survey at www.unlockthepastcruises.com/your-say will guide the choice of future genealogy cruise schedules.

About Unlock the Past Australian based Unlock the Past was established in 2009. It is the event and publishing division of Gould Genealogy & History which has served family and local historians since 1976. It is a collaborative venture involving an international team of expert speakers, writers, organisations and commercial partners to promote history and genealogy through innovative major events and a new publishing brand. It also maintains general and events directories online and is a cost effective marketing platform for partners.

Further information Alan Phillips p: +61 8 8263 2055 e: alan@unlockthepast.com.au w: www.unlockthepastcruises.com
Take a look also at:



Noeline Kyle will be one of the lead presenters on the February Unlock the Past Cruise: