Something to Ponder

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Two weeks ago I attended the Royal Australian Historical Society's annual conference. It was good to catch-up with friends, promote the family history group and hear very interesting speakers. The topics were broad, covering migration, from our convict beginnings to the migration of today.
Sunday started with presentations of awards and then a panel discussion and this is where it became interesting. New South Wales is looking at decreasing the number of Local Government Areas, (LGA) and something that I hadn't considered is what happens to local family/local history groups, with the restructuring?  While the council I live in will stand alone and out groups are safe, there are several others that are facing problems. Problems that were raised were,
  1. What if the LGA is divided between two other LGA areas?   You would loose your groups identity.
  2. What happens if the LGA is absorbed by its neighbouring LGA?
  3. If your group is in a council owned building, will you be able to stay?
  4. What could happen to your collection?
While the big picture is for less councils, these smaller things are important to us.  So pay close attention to what is happening, as your local groups existence could depend on it.
Bye for now,
Lilian

Comments

  1. GeniAus6 November 2015 at 11:22

    I wonder how those of us who receive support from local councils will be effected?

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  2. Lilian's Tree6 November 2015 at 14:25

    That was mentioned, as well as the fact that we should be incorporated, as it gives a "professional" feel, rather than just a group of friends getting together.
    Ryde, is the one that I know could be split. Canterbury, looks like it will have to go to another area.

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