Category Archives: Event

NSW Research Seminar – Sunday 27th October 2019

Posted on Sep 23, 2019 by

The Geelong Family History Group are holding a NSW Research Seminar: When: Sunday 27th October 2019, 10.00 – 4.00 pm Where: Meeting Room, Waurn Ponds Library, 230 Pioneer Rd, Waurn Ponds. [NOTE: correct street number] Cost: $15.00 per person ($10.00 … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss this!

Posted on Aug 1, 2019 by

Happy National Family History Month!  The Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria has just announced a terrific gift for ALL family history researchers for NFHM! Click on the image at the right to find out more!

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Reminder – important news

Posted on Jul 26, 2019 by

Just a reminder to all Geelong Family History Group members and followers – here are two blogs that you really need to read and absorb! These are both REALLY important: Update on the changes and improvements to the Registry of … Continue reading →

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VAFHO – Frances Brown Award

Posted on Jun 3, 2019 by

At the VAFHO Expo in Hamilton on Saturday, Susie Zada, from the Geelong Family History Group, was presented with the Association’s Frances Brown Award. The Award is made by VAFHO to an individual who has made a significant contribution to … Continue reading →

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Important news from Vic Registry of BDMs

Posted on May 3, 2019 by

We now have direct contact with senior management at the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. To keep abreast of the current and changing status of the Vic BDM website and searches, follow the VAFHO (Victorian Association of Family … Continue reading →

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Update your diaries for 2019

Posted on Jan 20, 2019 by

2019 is shaping up to be a great year for family history researchers – both in Geelong and further afield. Pull out your diaries (and for those relying on their phone or computer diary, open up your diaries) and make … Continue reading →

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2018 Victorian Community History Awards

Posted on Oct 10, 2018 by

Join us in congratulating our local Geelong and District winners! Don’t know who they are?  Read this!

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Still time to book for Thursday 30th August 2018 at 1.00 pm

Posted on Aug 29, 2018 by

Check details: Here or Here See you there?

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National Family History Month in Geelong Closing ceremony

Posted on Aug 8, 2018 by

The closing ceremony for National Family History Month August 2018 is being sponsored by the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre and co-hosted by the Geelong Heritage Centre and the Geelong Family History Group. See all details in the NFHM Closing … Continue reading →

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National Family History Month in Geelong

Posted on Aug 8, 2018 by

Start your family history journey at the Dome. New to family history?  Need some help getting started? During National Family History Month, August, members of the Geelong Family History Group will be available in the Heritage Centre to assist visitors with family … Continue reading →

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