GFHG Meetings - Belmont Library
Upcoming Events
- GFHG Meeting Jul 22, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Gwen THRELFALL. Topic: Mount Duneed.
- GFHG Meeting Aug 26, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia GFHG AGM plus speaker - Presenter: Michael KING. Topic: The History of Undertakers and Funeral Directors in Geelong.
- GFHG Meeting Sep 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Louise COAKLEY. Topic: Practical Tips for Working with Speculative Trees – DNA and non-DNA.
- GFHG Meeting Oct 28, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Lorraine SMITH. Topic: Author of Journey of a Lost Manuscript – signed copies of her book will be available for purchase at the meeting.
- GFHG Meeting Nov 25, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Members' Christmas night - short presentations from members followed by supper - please bring a plate.
- GFHG Meeting Dec 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia No meeting in December.
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National Family History Month in Geelong Closing ceremony
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
National Family History Month in Geelong
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
Only 2 days left to book for DNA Testing for Family History
Just TWO days left to book for this event! Live webinar – ONLY available at Geelong Family History Group meeting room [Belmont Library] on Wednesday 23rd July at 7.30 pm. GFHG Members who added their names to the pre-event booking list DO … Continue reading
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DNA Testing for Family History: Basics and Examples
Hurry – ONLY 21 places left for this event which will be advertised in the newspaper on Friday 20th July! Register NOW before others jump in! GFHG Members who added their names to the pre-event booking list DO NOT NEED … Continue reading
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DNA Testing for Family History: Basics and Examples
Don’t miss out – ONLY 38 places available for this event! Due to the expected popularity of this Geelong Family History Group Meeting on Wednesday 25th July we have opened up bookings via Eventbrite. GFHG Members who added their names … Continue reading
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From Cornwall to the Burra copper mines in South Australia
Here’s your chance to join us at the Geelong Family History Group meeting on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 7.30 pm – Belmont Library meeting room, High Street, Belmont. Visitors are always welcome. This Wednesday Max Beck will be talking … Continue reading
Getting the most out of TROVE
Here’s your chance to join us at the Geelong Family History Group meeting on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at 7.30 pm – Belmont Library meeting room, High Street, Belmont. Visitors are always welcome. This Wednesday our Research Officer, John Stewart, … Continue reading
A daytime talk – female ancestors – midwives and nurses
For those members unable to get to our meetings at night, you can come to a free talk on researching female ancestors, particularly Midwives and Nurses on Wednesday 16th May, 2018 at 1.00 pm at Newcomb. Full details can be … Continue reading
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Searching for records on PROV website
Some people have struggled with the changes to the PROV (Public Record Office Victoria) website – help is at hand. The blog might refer to searching for Yarrawonga but it could easily be Geelong or Gippsland – just follow these … Continue reading
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GFHG going to VAFHO Family History Expo in Sale, April, 2018
The Geelong Family History Group will be an exhibitor at the VAFHO Family History Expo in April. Have a look at the options for getting there by train. Of course another option from Geelong is to catch the ferry across … Continue reading
