Digging up secrets with National Archives Australia at Launceston Library

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State Library and Archives of Tasmania

Compost and politics: Discover how ASIO's surveillance of a Tasmanian gardening guru revealed surprising family secrets.

Launceston Library

National Family History Month 2025

Hear from real people about family history research. Unlock the secrets of your past and hear incredible real-life stories from passionate family history researchers. There is something for everyone.

Join the NAA during National Family History Month for a fascinating session on uncovering family secrets through archival records.The NAA will talk about the differences between state and national collections and guide you in accessing National Archives records.Using the ABC’s beloved gardening personality Peter Cundall as a case study, you’ll dive into immigration, military and surveillance records to reveal surprising family secrets hidden in the archives.Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned researcher, this session will empower you to dig deeper into your family history.This event is held in collaboration with <a href="https://www.naa.gov.au/visit-us/tasmania" title="https://www.naa.gov.au/visit-us/tasmania" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Archives Australia</a> and with the consent of the Cundall family.Images: NAA: A6119, 4245This event is part of National Family History Month at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania. National Family History Month is a nationwide celebration of the stories, mysteries and secrets that shape who we are. The theme for 2025 is ‘Family history – a lasting legacy’.#LibrariesTasmania #StateLibraryTasmania #LauncestonLibrary #NFHM #NAA

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