family history

October 6 – General meeting

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We are delighted to welcome back Jeff McGill as guest speaker for our next CAFHS meeting on Tuesday 6th October, starting 7pm.

The talk will explore the extraordinary story of Alfred Cady, the “black sheep” of a wealthy English farming family who was sent to the far side of the world to make his own way. He settled in Camden in 1849 and married into a prominent local Scottish family, the Pedens. But in 1860, a family scandal changed everything — sending Alfred, his wife and their children packing for Goulburn to start afresh.

Tuesday 6th October, 7pm, at Camden Museum, 40 John Street, Camden. Visitors welcome! Free, gold coin for supper appreciated.

September 1 general meeting

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The guest speaker for our September meeting is Belinda Sacco. Belinda’s talk is on: “Uncovering Their Stories: How I Discovered My Ancestors’ Military Histories”

The meeting starts at 7pm in Camden Museum, 40 John Street, Camden. All welcome!

CAFHS 30th Anniversary!

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This year Camden Area Family History Society will celebrate our 30th Anniversary! Our Society began in November 1996, a self-funded, not-for-profit volunteer organisation for the benefit of all who are interested in researching their family history.

We are planning an Open Day in the Old Fire Station in Camden Library on Saturday, 14th of November, and throughout November there will be special displays and promotions. There will also be a 30th anniversary souvenir booklet. If you a former memeber, or if you have any memorabilia, stories, memories, or photographs of CAFHS events, please get in touch via email: cafhs2570@gmail.com

More details to come, please follow our Facebook page for updates!

Camden Village story on CAFHS

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We were delighted to welcome Camden Village to the CAFHS research room, and talk about what we do and why we love family history!
You can view the video, Facebook reel, and read more about our story here and at the Camden Village website: https://camdenvillage.com.au/

Many thanks to Melissa, Lincoln, @theProductionCommand, and the Spirit of Camden!

Preserving the Past, One Family Story at a Time

Family History Conferences

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2026 NSW & ACT AFHS Conference:  This annual family history event will be held at Port Panthers at Port Macquarie from 18th – 20th September. The theme is ‘The Paper Trail and Beyond: Family History in the Digital Age’, The event is a great opportunity to hear interesting guest speakers, meet other family historians and see what’s on offer at the family history fair. https://www.portmacconference2026.com

The AFFHO 18th Congress on Family History is in Wellington NZ, 11-14 February 2027. More details at their website https://affhocongress.org/