"They Came By Ship" - A National Family History Month event

A collaborative exhibition by FamilyHistoryWA's Convict,Enrolled Pensioner Guard, Military, and Western Australia groups.

A great number of our forebears journeyed to Western Australia by sea, as it was the sole means of reaching this land in those early days. Join us for a day filled with stories shared by FamilyHistoryWA members about their ancestors’ arrivals in Western Australia and the motivations behind their journeys.

While registration is not required, a gold coin donation would be appreciated.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

10.30am: Doors open

11.00am: Presentation: Enrolled Pensioner Guards - Diary of the Minden Voyage

11.30am: Presentation: Convicts of the Scindian

12.00pm: Peruse the display, explore the library next door, enjoy a cuppa and watch the rolling PowerPoint Show

1.00pm: Diane Oldman presents "Researching the 19th Century Ships of Military, Convict, Pensioner Guard or Free Emigrant Ancestors"

3.00pm: Doors close