In Association with the Royal Australian Historical Society.

Speaker: Adjunct Associate Professor Carol Liston AO

Discover how crown plans, parish maps, town maps, subdivision plans and SIX Maps can enhance your research, shed light on local history, and assist in tracing family genealogy. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is perfect for all levels. Participants will be introduced to the Historical Land Records Viewer, the NSW State Archives collection and other resources.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• The importance of maps in local history research
• Crown plans and how to access and interpret them
• An introduction to parish maps and their significance and techniques for locating and using them
• How town maps reflect local history and development
• Subdivision plans – using examples of the way land was subdivided, streets were named; reflecting the suburban spread across Sydney and regional areas
• SIX Maps and its functionalities
• Historical Land Records Viewer and maps in the NSW State Archives collection

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify key cartographical resources: Understand the importance of crown plans, parish maps, town maps, subdivision plans, and SIX Maps, and their unique purposes and value for historical research.
2. Access and navigate resources: Effectively access the Historical Land Records Viewer and the NSW State Archives collection, locating relevant maps and related records for their research needs.
3. Interpret mapping data: Read and interpret information from various types of maps, including land boundaries, historical features, and property details, to enhance research accuracy.
4. Utilise maps in local history research: Apply these resources to trace local history, understanding how to connect geographical data with local history records.
5. Develop a research strategy: Create a personalised strategy for incorporating cartographical resources into their ongoing research projects, improving overall research effectiveness.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Adjunct Associate Professor Carol Liston AO is an Australian historian who specialises in the history of early New South Wales (1788–1860). Her particular interest is the colonial development of the County of Cumberland (Greater Western Sydney), using land records, family history and surviving buildings to document the past.

Please note: If you are a member of RAHS and wish to apply your RAHS Member discount to this course, please ensure you add your RAHS member number through the Checkout when enrolling (unless previously added) by pressing Add Concession at the top of the page. To become a RAHS Member, visit their website at https://www.rahs.org.au/