Researching your military ancestors

Andrew Kilsby is a professional historian completing his PhD at the ADFA@UNSW.

His books include Lions of the Day (2008), The Bisley Boys (2009) and  fallen leaves (2010).  His history of the rifle club movement Р The Riflemen: Australia’s Forgotten Reserves Рis expected to be published in 2012.

Andrew is currently engaged on two corporate centenary histories and has begun research for a history (We gather strength as we go) of HMAS Melbourne (I), Australia’s first light cruiser, and a history of  the 1919 AIF sports control board (Playing the Game). A Duntroon graduate, Andrew has worked  in Australia and Asia with Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade and in the public relations industry before becoming a professional historian.

His history consultancy, Cooee History and Heritage – www.cooeehistory.com Рwas established in 2009.  Andrew will provide a talk on Researching your military ancestors.

Where, when

the Emerald Library

Tuesday 19^th June 7pm – 9 pm

Contact details:

Judy Cousins

Team Leader, Emerald

Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation

Email: judy.cousins@cclc.vic.gov.au

Ph: 5968 3925

Fax: 59684628

Post: 400B Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald