From War to Remembrance public lecture: Thursday 30 May

Join us for two public lectures on Thursday 30 May
The RSL, the public and the State War Memorial
Professor John Stephens traces the tumultuous history of the State War Memorial, and what it meant to the RSL and War Memorial Committee in the face of public and government rejection.
Through the Eyes of a Lady – Joan Dowson and the RSL
Joan Dowson was one of the first women on the WA RSL State Executive, and her involvement spanned more than 60 years. Her son John gives a personal perspective of the war years and the post-World War 2 RSL in Western Australia, from his mother’s point of view.

When: Thursday 30 May 2013, 11.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Great Southern Room, Fourth Floor.
Bookings are required. Call 9427 3111 to book your place.

Movies Based on a Book

Movies based on a book – 2013 A4-web
As part of the Winter Arts Season, the State Library is screening a series of Movies Based on a Book.
Enjoy Playing Beatie Bow (June), The Silver Brumby (July, during the school holidays) and Rabbit Proof Fence (August).
These free films start at 5.45pm, and no bookings are required.

Share your Story

During Library and Information Week from 20 – 26 May, the State Library is exploring the theme of ‘Share your Story’ with behind-the scenes tours, a ‘Write your Memoir’ workshop, a story trail through the library, gritty urban storytelling with ‘Barefaced Stories’ and more…collect a flyer, or have a look at the events page.
It’s all free but most require bookings due to limited places.
Share your Story

Rats of Tobruk film screening

Rats of Tobruk film screening

Screening as part of the exhibition “From War to Remembrance: A Living History of the RSL”, Rats of Tobruk is a hard-hitting film being shown as one of a series of activities to help celebrate the formation, purpose and activities of the Returned and Services League in Western Australia. Entry is free.

When? Tuesday 30 April at 5.45pm sharp
Where? The State Library Theatre

Discovery eresource from the UK National Archives

Thomas Godstone (or Gadstone) was convicted at Lambeth of stealing 7lbs of pork [P COM 2/290/24]

The latest State Library subscription eresource is Discovery which is on trial until 22 May 2013. Discovery is the new search feature for the vast collections of the UK National Archives at Kew and, while Discovery is freely searchable on the internet, this subscription allows State Library members to download digital content free of charge.
Digital content includes:

• Victorian prisoners’ photograph albums 1872-1873
• Wills – e.g. Pre-1858 wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
• Army records – e.g. British Army nurses’ service records 1914-1918 and British Army war diaries 1914-1922
• Navy records – e.g. Royal Navy ratings’ service records 1853-1923
• Merchant Navy records – e.g. Royal Naval Reserve service records 1860-1955
• Air Force records – e.g. Royal Air Force officers’ service records 1918-1919

These are just some examples of what is available through Discovery. For a more comprehensive list visit Our online records on the National Archives’ website.

The great news is that State Library members can access Discovery from home as well as within the Library. Access Discovery by visiting our eresources page and choosing Featured & On Trial.

If you don’t have a State Library card, please go to eresources at home for SLWA Members. From this page you can follow the link to Join the Library.

If you already have a mylibrarycard, simply log in by entering your full name or surname followed by your barcode on the reverse of your card. Please note that the barcode is case sensitive so you will need to enter the letters as capitals e.g. CSLIBM etc.

If you are having difficulties accessing any of our eresources, come into the Library and see the friendly staff at the Welcome Desk or phone us on 9427 3111.

Walmajarri stories online

Read some truly awesome stories in Walmajarri, English and Kriol online RIGHT NOW! 65 Books written and illustrated by kids and adults from Kadjina Aboriginal Community and now fully online at the State Library of WA.

http://catalogue.slwa.wa.gov.au/record=b3303747~S1

Head to the launch in the Cultural Centre tomorrow at 3pm – one of many events during “Revealed: Emerging Aboriginal Artists from Western Australia” http://www.perthculturalcentre.com.au/What’s-On/?eventid=19892

A Musical for ANZAC Week

Dear Heart stars Stuart Halusz and Rebecca Davis

Agelink Theatre Inc is celebrating 20 years of creating theatre from oral histories, entertaining the public and affirming the value of our seniors.
Back by popular demand and proudly supported by The City of Perth and the State Library as part of ANZAC week, Agelink presents the critically acclaimed play DEAR HEART for three only concert style performances from Friday 19 April to Tuesday 23 April 2013 at the State Library of WA in the Perth Cultural Centre.

DEAR HEART, by Jenny Davis, is a true love story, based on her aunt’s WWII letters to her young husband, a prisoner of war in Java. DEAR HEART is a tribute to those who waited at home for news and to the endurance of the young men behind barbed wire. The play has has been published as a novel by Allen & Unwin.
Don’t miss this poignant story of love, hope and courage, featuring live music from WWII.
 
“Agelink Theatre is theatre of the heart.” Tim Minchin

 
DEAR HEART by Jenny Davis Starring Rebecca Davis and Stuart Halusz, Musical Director Craig Skelton, Featuring vocals by Alinta Carroll
Venue: State Library of WA, Perth Cultural Centre Dates: three Performances Only Friday 19 April, Saturday 20 April, Tuesday 23 April at 11am Duration: Approx 70 minutes
*Special guest appearance Tuesday 23 April by Opera Australia star, Lisa Harper-Brown
Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com Ticket prices: $20 full, $15 concession

Two FREE Oral History Workshops in association with the Battye Library
Come and share your stories and listen to the stories of others, or simply become inspired to record your own or your family’s recollections for posterity. Each workshop will feature members of the AIF and RAAF from WWII, as well as members of the home front. All reminiscences are welcome.
Why not attend a workshop followed by a performance of Dear Heart? Sat April 20 and Tues 23 April at 9.30-10.45am Great Southern Room, 4th Floor State Library of WA, Perth Cultural Centre
Registrations essential Ph 9384 8158

The Kay Poustie OAM Scholarship

 

Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam

Call for Entries for an International Travel Grant

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm Tuesday 9 April 2013

 Eligible scholarship applicants include Librarians, Library Technicians and other professionals working within the public library network in Western Australia.

Employed in the public library network in Western Australia and wish to take your librarianship skills to another level? Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge with people in the library sector in WA?
A scholarship travel grant of up to $8,000 is available for a Library practitioner wishing to extend their knowledge and research Library practice overseas!
 
To download an application form and to read inaugural recipient Kirstie Nicholson’s research report visit www.statelibraryfoundation.org.au 
Please submit your application by 5:00pm Tuesday 9 April 2013 via email info@statelibraryfoundation.org

 The Kay Poustie OAM Scholarship is an initiative of the State Library of WA Foundation.

State Library of WA Foundation
Perth Cultural Centre
25 Francis Street
Perth WA 6000
ABN 63 587 308 298

 
Direct links:

http://www.statelibraryfoundation.org.au/

Kirstie Nicholson’s research report:    http://statelibraryfoundation.org.au/images/document/Kay%20Poustie%20Scholarship%202012%20Report.pdf

Application Form:  http://www.statelibraryfoundation.org.au/images/document/2013%20Application%20Pack%20-%20Kay%20Poustie%20OAM%20Scholarship.pdf

Family trees now on Ancestry

Marcella Dillon nee Kavanagh (1849-1919) and extended family

Ancestry Library Edition has recently been updated and one of the big changes is that family trees and photographs submitted by the public are now available to view. This is a vast resource but please bear in mind that all sources need to be checked.

• Nearly 40 million trees have been contributed by more than two million Ancestry.com members. These members have indicated that their tree(s) can be viewed by all Ancestry members
• The trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees
• The trees in the Library Edition are read-only. Library patrons cannot edit the existing trees or add new trees
• Information about living people is not shown. There are more than two billion nodes in the Public Member Trees database. A large percentage of the nodes are not for living people
• Each Public Member Tree is owned by the individual who put it on Ancestry.com
• Ancestry.com does not verify that any tree or fact is correct, nor will they correct or edit a tree
• Library patrons will not have the ability to contact the owner of the tree
• Library patrons can submit anonymous comments about any tree
• There is no login for individual users of the Library Edition

 

Family History Seminar with Paul Milner

Paul Milner is a professional genealogist, lecturer and author, specialising in British Isles research for over 30 years. He is an internationally recognised speaker on British Isles research and migration.

Paul will be presenting:

• Buried treasures: what’s in the English parish chest
• Finding your ancestors in Scotland: the big five
• Finding your ancestors in Ireland
• Overcoming the ‘dead end doldrums’

Other presentations:

• Flip-pal mobile scanner demonstration by Rosemary Kopittke
• Findmypast.com.au: gateway to the world collection by Rosemary Kopittke
• Soliciting your ancestors: the records of Stone James and Co. An illustrated talk based on the records of an early firm of solicitors which include many records relating to early WA pioneers by Tricia Fairweather and Leonie Hayes

When: Saturday 23 February, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Where: State Library Theatre (Ground floor)
Cost: Pre-booked by Thursday 21 February – $39.50 full day, $29.50 half day
On the day – $60 full day, $40 half day
Full details and bookings: Unlock the Past or (08) 8263 2055

Please note that entry before the Library opens is via the Francis Street entrance.