Upcoming events

The National Archives has an exciting program of events (pdf, 3,339KB) in Canberra and around the country, including public talks, research workshops and conferences. Browse papers and podcasts from past events.

Local history: Records of regional Queensland - Brisbane

Warwick Detention Camp - Site Plan [1/W/13], 1943 [extract] (NAA: BP378/1, FOLDER U TO Z FOLIO 33)

Discover a wealth of records useful for researching local history. Find out how post and telegraph, migrant groups, military and investigation files reveal unique histories, using the Warwick/Stanthorpe district as an example.

Saturday 16 & Wednesday 20 June, 10–11am

National Archives of Australia
16 Corporate Drive
Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Free, bookings essential: Phone (07) 3249 4226 or email brisbane.events@naa.gov.au

Accessing Archives Online – Perth

National Archives, East Victoria Park, Perth

A free and informative event to introduce you to the public services of the National Archives, in particular focussing on RecordSearch, the National Archives' online database and the national digitisation service.

Thursday 9 August 2012, 10.30am–12pm

Seminar Room
National Archives of Australia
384 Berwick Street
East Victoria Park WA 6101

Free, bookings essential: Phone (08) 9470 7500 or email events@naa.gov.au

International Council on Archives Congress – Brisbane

International Council on Archives

Archivists from around the world will be converging on Brisbane from 20 to 24 August 2012 for the International Council on Archives Congress. As host institution, the National Archives of Australia will welcome delegates to the first such congress to be held in the Southern Hemisphere.

The aim is to provide an environment that stimulates debate, encourages the exchange of ideas and experience and acknowledges the challenges that face all archives in the 21st century.

http://www.ica2012.com

20–25 August 2012

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
South Bank QLD 4101

Costs involved, bookings essential: Tel: +61 7 3858 5534 or email info@ica2012.com

Defence records in the Collection – Perth

Troops of 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment move though paddy field during a search and destroy mission, Vietnam, 1967 (NAA: A1200, L61489)

A free and informative event to introduce you to the public services of the National Archives, in particular focussing on Defence records in the Collection.

Thursday 8 November 2012, 10.30am–12pm

Seminar Room
National Archives of Australia
384 Berwick Street
East Victoria Park WA 6101

Free, bookings essential: Phone (08) 9470 7500 or email events@naa.gov.au

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