Useful Links
2/18th Battalion Association
www.218battalion.org.au
The official web site of the 2/18th Battalion (A.I.F.) Association (formed
in 1946 to formalized the camaraderie of the men who left together (or joined
up later), gave their lives and those that returned safely, and to this day
still meets monthly) that pays tribute through historical and recent accounts,
photos, diary, newsletters, books (including corrections) and is used as
a focal point for members, families, friends and research.
Centre for Cultural History
www.humanities.mq.edu.au/cch
Over the last five years the Division of Humanities at Macquarie has developed
new strengths in the interdisciplinary field of Cultural History, particularly
in the areas of feminist and postcolonial studies, gender and sexuality,
literary history and critical theory. Our growing profile in cultural history
is linked to the international growth of this interdisciplinary research
area.
Centre for Media History
www.humanities.mq.edu.au/cmh
The Division of Humanities at Macquarie University is home to Australia's
first centre dedicated to conducting and fostering research on the interactions
between media and history. Established in mid-2007, the Centre for Media
History is interested in the history of the media, history in the media,
and history and the media.
History Council of NSW
www.historycouncilnsw.org.au
The History Council is the peak body representing history in New South Wales.
Through its membership, the Council draws together the many organisations
and individuals in the state who value the past, to speak with one voice
on behalf of history.
History Teachers Association of NSW
www.htansw.asn.au
The History Teachers' Association of NSW seeks to promote the study and teaching
of History and to provide professional support for those working in the
area of History education.
Innovative Universities European Union
iueu.org.au/
The IUEU Centre (Innovative Universities European Union) operates from two principal nodes at La Trobe University (Melbourne) and Macquarie University (Sydney) with five partners: Flinders University (Adelaide), Griffith University (Brisbane), Murdoch University (Perth), James Cook University (Queensland) and The University of Newcastle.
The Centre encourages links between researchers in its constituent universities and in European universities through the sponsorship of conferences, seminars and symposia.
Jessie Street National Women's Library
http://203.147.135.214/index.html
The Archives collection includes letters, diaries, journals, the papers of
women's organisations, and audio recordings. Access to the database can
be gained by contacting the library.
Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway
www.kokodawalkway.com.au
On this site you will see and hear descriptions of the campaign, with photographs,
interviews and maps; there are links to Oral Histories and War Memorial
sites; there is an Educational Resource section, a Calendar of annual events
taking place at the Walkway, and a link to the Friends of Kokoda.
National Archives of Australia
www.naa.gov.au
This collection is vast and diverse. It documents the full range of Australian
Government activities since Federation in 1901, and includes significant
19th-century records dealing with activities that were transferred from
the colonies to the Commonwealth.
Returned & Services League (NSW Branch)
www.rsl.nsw.com.au
The RSL NSW Branch was formed in 1917 and currently has 60,567 members in
424 sub-Branches throughout NSW.
State Library of NSW
www.sl.nsw.gov.au
The State Library's major subject strengths are Australian history, culture
and literature, including Aboriginal studies, Antarctic exploration, family
history and genealogy, business and management, social sciences, applied
science, biography, health and law.
State Records NSW
www.records.nsw.gov.au
The State Records is for anyone wanting to explore the official archives
of the State of New South Wales. Here you'll find catalogues, guides, indexes
and other tools for searching the archives, online galleries and services,
information about events and activities, and much more.
Contact Us
Tracy Sullivan
Education Officer/Manager
Phone: 9850 8870
Fax: 9850 6594
Email: ahmuseum@hmn.mq.edu.au