History events coming up

4 July 2024

Hawkesbury Library Service has some special events coming up, including a session about the best ways to be organised when gathering and documenting family history on 8 July, and a free talk by Jonathan Auld on 10 July about the history of the Fiaschi family – the extraordinary life of Dr Thomas Fiaschi, a surgeon and winemaker of Tizzana Winery, Ebenezer.

ORGANISE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

When undertaking family history research, it pays to be organised. Join our FREE online session on Monday, 8 July 6pm to 7pm. This session will look at the benefits of arranging your notes, photos and documentation as well as keeping track of your family history research. Bookings essential, book via Eventbrite https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com/ or call 4560 4460.

FINDING THE FIASCHI FAMILY

Discover the Fiaschi family with Jonathan Auld at the next Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting on Wednesday, 10 July at 10am. Dr Thomas Fiaschi 1853-1927, surgeon and winemaker at Tizzana Winery in Ebenezer, led an extraordinary life. Not only was he a pioneering surgeon and distinguished military doctor who served on the battlefields in the Boer War and World War I, he also established the Tizzana Winery in the Hawkesbury, and was a prominent winemaker. His first wife Katharine, then second wife Amy, also played major roles in the wine and medical business.

This is a free event and no need to book if you are attending in person. It will be held at Hawkesbury Central Library, Ground Floor, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street. If you are unable to attend in person, attend online via Zoom. Book via Eventbrite https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com/ or call 4560 4460.