Gradually I am developing a work routine here in Singapore. After moving from Sydney I travelled to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart visiting relations before flying to Singapore. For five weeks I had been living out of a suitcase and in temporary accommodation. It is so good to finally have a place called home. I work from the study in our apartment. My desk was made by my … [Read more...] about Singapore Workflow
History and Technology
Pause, Reflect and Share – September 2013
The last month has been about doing what I do, but differently. For the first time I have participated in the annual NSW History Week, participated in a panel discussion at a symposium and used programming to aid my historical research. History Week had many great events both for historians and for the general public. I attended six events in four days. Over the last month … [Read more...] about Pause, Reflect and Share – September 2013
Citizen Curators Unlock the Past
Everyone has a drawer full of old photos. Each photo has its own importance. The photographer used precious film to take the photo and paid to have them developed. They were kept because they were an important store of memory. But the memory has disappeared into the past. We gaze at the photos today, reluctant to dispose of them yet for us many of these images are meaningless. … [Read more...] about Citizen Curators Unlock the Past
The Dictionary of Sydney Needs Your Help!
A dictionary is the first place anyone consults when they want to know the meaning of a word. Likewise the Dictionary of Sydney is the first place you should go to if you want to know anything about Sydney, past or present. It is a ground-breaking project where historians, whether amateur, professional or academic collaborate to create a dynamic and comprehensive website that … [Read more...] about The Dictionary of Sydney Needs Your Help!
Reaching Out to the Public – Australian Historical Association Conference 2012
Sharing history with the public has been a strong theme at the Australian Historical Association Conference. Wonderful! There is so much to be done and so much that can be done. It is encouraging to see that so many historians are actively addressing this in their work. Reaching out to the public was shown in myriad ways throughout this conference. Aside from writing a … [Read more...] about Reaching Out to the Public – Australian Historical Association Conference 2012