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| Read about the planned interview as an approach to gathering historical information. Contributors to this section point to effective and sensitive strategies for undertaking oral histories. Oral histories give people the opportunity to talk about their lives and, in doing so, contribute to the story of Australia’s history and inheritance. |
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| Investigating localities or places for evidence of change over time – and the possible explanations for change – is the focus of this section. Read about the heritage worker’s approach to investigating a site, the research sources providing historical information about sites, and the steps involved in conducting a site survey. |
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| Tracing family history gained popularity in Australia in the 1970s. Vast numbers of records can be accessed in investigating family heritage. In this section read about places to go to find out about your family past, organisations to contact for assistance, and the varied materials that will help you to unfold the heritage of your family. |
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| Investigations into a locality’s past can encourage an appreciation of its importance, and contribute to understandings about the heritage of other localities, regions or countries. This section uncovers the range of local resources, including government records, library and archival collections, and offers advice on accessing materials. |
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| Roy Lumby, Chairman of the Twentieth Century Heritage Society (Sydney), demonstrates an approach to interpreting the past in buildings and structures. This section also includes an account of the way family photographs can evoke memories and lead to more complex understandings of past lives and events. |
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