The
latest wide ranging newsletter of the
Genealogical Society of the Northern Territory (GSNT) says volunteers are continuing research into the Palmerston Cemetery, the Territory's first , where there were more than 1230 burials, of which about 146 have headstones . GSNT is also rearranging its large library to make research easier .
There is mention of a website of interest which showcases military units that served in the Northern Territory during the Second
World War, indexed by military service , then by unit name.
The Northern Territory Library has a unique collection of resources on the
Second World War in north Australia. Many of the library’s works relate
to unit histories and personal narratives not held by any other library in
Australia. Some archival material held by the Northern Territory Archives Services has also been included www.ntlexhibit.nt.gov.au/exhibits/show/unit
Of particular note is an item about the updated e version of A Drift of 'Derwent Ducks' - available for $15 – a study of the 200 female Irish convicts who were transported to Van Diemen's Land from Ireland in 1849 on the Australasia. These women had suffered through the Irish famine yet many of them made a new life for themselves in Van Diemen's Land, most marrying and settling down to raise families...
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Winnellie NT 0821 Australia
Telephone during Library hours - Mon, Tues Sat pm- 08 89817363
email: gsntinc@bigpond.net.au
Website: www.gsnt.org.au
