Newcastle Family History Society Podcasts

Margaret McGreavy

In this episode of Felonious Females, Mel Woodford tells the story of Margaret McGreavy, a Pioneer of Newcastle’s East End.

Physician and pathologist, Ethel Byrne was a prominent figure in the history of medical practice in Newcastle especially in the treatment of tuberculosis. Through her recognition of her professional responsibilities she endeared herself to both staff and patients, spending her life in unselfish service to others. Dr Jude Conway recounts her life and achievements.

In the second of this series of podcasts on the suite of records connected to the Industrial Schools and Reformatories in NSW in the 19th century, Jane Ison will discuss the benefits and limitations of the Discharge Register located in State Records Kingswood (NRS-14723).

Molly Morgan

In this episode in the 'Felonious Females' series Dr Jude Conway recounts the life and times of the famous Molly Morgan - 'Queen of the Hunter'.

The first Australian to be awarded a PhD in geology, the first woman to be appointed Dean of Science in an Australian university and the first woman in Australia, maybe the world, to win a Rotary Foundation Fellowship, Jude Conway recounts the brilliant life and achievements of Professor Beryl Nashar.

In this series, Jane Ison critically scrutinises the records pertaining to the boys and girls admitted to the Industrial Schools and Reformatories of NSW - the Vernon for boys and Newcastle, Biloela and Shaftesbury for girls. Episode 1 focuses on the main admission register for girls - The Register of Warrants (NRS-14722).

Sophia Lovell

In this episode in the 'Felonious Females' series Mel Woodford and Robyn Jeffriess recount the life journey of Sophia Lovell from her convict origins to that of a respected figure in her community in the Hunter Valley.

How, When & Why Did They Come?

In Episode 4 in this series, Maree and Ken Shilling explore various methods that can be used in understanding your ancestors' arrival in Australia.

Farewell to Paradise

In this concluding episode of the "Bad Girls" series, Jane Ison examines the last months of the Newcastle Industrial School, recounting the events of the final two riots in 1871.

Women of the AA Company

Episode 5 in the series 'Felonious Females' about the convict women who were sent to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Mel Woodford outlines the formation and purpose of the AA Company, celebrating 200 years of operation in 2024 and the part it played in the history of convict women that came to Newcastle and the Hunter. This podcast uses AI generated voices.