GFHG Meetings - Belmont Library
Upcoming Events
- GFHG Meeting Jan 26, 2022 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm VIRTUAL Meeting until further notice Presenter: TBA. Topic: TBA
Category Archives: Event
Exciting GFHG Update
Even more reasons to get involved with the Geelong Family History Group(GFHG) – whether you are a member or not. NEW: DNA Interest Group We are delighted to announce that our GFHG Member and DNA expert, Louise Coakley, has agreed to … Continue reading
Business as usual – well close!
The Geelong Family History Group has been a ‘virtual’ / online family history group since we closed our Research rooms and Library in 2006. APART from our Monthly meetings everything we have done since then was online. That’s why I … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Family history, Family History Research, GFHG Web Site
Tagged Geelong Family History Group, Meetings, Research, Resources
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DNA in Focus – and in Plain English
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is more commonly referred to as Genetic Genealogy. And if you can’t remember, or pronounce, the full meaning of DNA, it won’t impede your ability to doing DNA research. Thinking of taking a DNA test? Already … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Family history, Family History Research
Tagged Belmont Library, DNA, Free talk, Susie Zada
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NSW Research Seminar – Sunday 27th October 2019
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
Posted in Event, Family history, Family History Research
Tagged Australian Capital Territory, Historic Land Records, Historic Maps, MIDAS, New South Wales, New Zealand, Northern Territory, NSW State Archives, Queensland, Research, Society of Australian Genealogists, Tasmania, Victoria
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Don’t miss this!
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!
Posted in Event, Family history, Family History Research
Tagged Discount, NFHM, Vic BDMs
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Reminder – important news
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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Tagged NFHM, Registry BDMs Victoria
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VAFHO – Frances Brown Award
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
Important news from Vic Registry of BDMs
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
Update your diaries for 2019
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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