Digital images from the AJCP

 Thanks NLA and the AJCP!

The Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP) is a collection of unique historical material relating to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific dating from 1560 to 1984.

What a wealth of material can be found in these digitised records. These records can now be browsed through Trove. To get an excellent overview of all the resources available view the lists in the PRO and M series. Browse the descriptive finding aids and digital images of records UK Government records relating to Australia and the Pacific held at The National Archives of the UK and filmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project.

The search box from the AJCP link will take the researcher directly into Trove where the records can be browsed page by page. This simple search:

led to 17 results in Trove. They are located in the Diaries, Letters and Archives section of Trove. The first result is displayed here.

On selecting the title link, one needs to scroll down to Get this link then choose View at the AJCP.

Trove now displays the full search path and a green Browse button

This Browse button reveals 144 sets of records each of which can be browsed in the usual manner for any microfilm.

Here are some other search terms to try from the AJCP link 

• "prisoners petitions"
• "transportation registers"
• "register of convicts"
• "deaths at sea"
• "fenian prisoners"
• "South Australia" AND land

As with any collection of resources it is wise to read the background to and the scope of the project to get a comprehensive overview of the resources available.

Let us know of any fabulous finds you have using the AJCP resources.

author: Carmel Galvin 

More places to find Noosa Shire history

If you have exhausted our local history resources at the Heritage Centre there are plenty of other places to seek local area information. Here's a few to investigate.

Visit the Noosa Council History and Heritage page and scroll down to view a wealth of reports. Some of these are dated 2002. They include photos and accompanying stories behind a wide range of buildings and sites.

• Boreen Point, Kin Kin, Cootharaba
• Cooroibah
• Cooroy & Lake Macdonald
• Eastern Beaches
• Mary River Catchment (includes Pomona, Cooran, Black Mountain, Ridgewood, Pinbarren and Federal)
• Noosa Heads
• Noosa North Shore
• Noosaville
• Tewantin & Doonan

The Noosa Library Heritage page provides information about the physical and online collections the library holds. Resources include timelines, town histories, oral histories, historical images, books, maps, newspaper cuttings, magazines, films and sound recordings, pamphlets, oral histories, and organizational records.

The Majestic Theatre in Pomona has this history page which provides details about the building, the people involved and the events held there.

Recent additions in the Library

 Using Advanced Search

To see the latest additions to the library catalogue use advanced search without entering any search term. See below.

Any of the collections can be searched in the same manner. If you would like to know the titles of all the journals held simply select the Journals Magazines and Newsletters collection. Go to individual records within the results list to determine whether the journal is a print copy or a copy held on our members' only Heritage site. Visit the Heritage Centre to access the e-journals.

Check the catalogue for new links under the Search Bar.

Tasty treats

 Jam-Tastic Sale Success

Jams and chutneys on display

On Saturday 8th August the group held a successful sale of homemade jams and chutneys. Thanks to all those who made the goodies, and to the organisers and the customers. Extra special thanks to Joan for the unique labels along with the volunteers who set up early and attended the stall throughout the morning.

Volunteers outside the Heritage Centre

The August monthly meeting followed at 1 pm. If you missed the meeting, watch for the minutes in your email. Some topics covered:

• Trove lists re local history compiled by Library and heritage volunteers
• Gympie library videos - local history on YouTube. Gympie Library is keen to learn more about the people and events in the films and will happily receive any information.
• Group blog as an historical record of group activities and a platform for group members to contribute content
• Finances
• Topics for future meetings

More detail will be provided in the minutes later in the month.

Noosa Shire Lists on Trove

Newspapers and early pictures reveal a wealth of information about our local area. There are many useful LISTS on Trove covering the early history of Cooroy and the Noosa Shire. These range from lists about World War I soldiers, early pioneers, buildings of interest, businesses and much more. Here are just a few of these lists, many compiled by volunteers through the local libraries and other Voluntroves. Some of these lists have more than 300 items. Thank you to Jane, Beth and all those who have added to this treasure trove of information.

Butter Factory at Cooroy

Cooroy Butter Factory, and surrounding district. General interest articles and photographs in and around Cooroy. Machinery used in the manufacture of butter through the years.

Cooran 1914 -1919

World War One years at home, COORAN - Pinbarren, Coles Creek and Traveston.

Traveston and Coles Ck are in Widgee shire, but Cooran was the nearest town, and so soldiers would have identified with and enlisted at Cooran.

Cooroy Hospital Cooroy Hospital, Cooroy Private Hospital, and St Margaret’s Hospital and now Eden Private Hospital. A snapshot of accidents, incidents, sickness, Births, Deaths and other Cooroy items of interest

Cooroy 1914 -1920 

World War One Years at home, Cooroy, Black Mountain, Carters Ridge, Lawnville, Ridgewood, West Cooroy and surrounding districts.

Cooroy Timber (Sawmiller)

Cooroy Memorial Hall and School of Arts

James Duke Timbergetter, Pioneer of the Noosa Shire

Laguna House 

Martin's Hotel - Tewantin

Noosa Shire sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L. of A. (RSL) 
As stated by the May 3, 1919 article

Noosa Shire 

Noosa Show

Memorials World War One Noosa Shire Memorials, this list covers 1915-1940.

Tewantin 1914 -1920 

Cooroibah, Doonan, Noosa Heads, Ringtail Creek and surrounding districts during WW1

If you would like to learn more about how to make your own Lists in Trove visit this Help page.

Annual General Meeting

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group 2020 AGM

Members of the Group are reminded that the 2020 AGM will be held in the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St Cooroy on Saturday 12th September at 1.00pm.

It's not too late for members to lodge a nomination for all management positions.
For more info ring: 3129 0356