GFHG Meetings - Belmont Library
Upcoming Events
- GFHG Meeting October 31, 2018 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Judith Oke. Topic: Family History resources at the Geelong Heritage Centre (NOTE: 5th Wednesday, not 4th)
- GFHG Meeting November 28, 2018 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Pre Christmas Celebration - Members' Night - short presentations from members followed by supper - please bring a plate.
- GFHG Meeting December 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia No meeting in December
- GFHG Meeting January 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenters: Return of our two DNA gurus - Louise Coakley and Heather Cox. Topic: DNA Testing for Family History: Part 2. A webinar / online presentation with a question and answer session at the end (technology permitting).
- GFHG Meeting March 27, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Peter Begg; Topic: The creation of his book - Geelong - The First 150 Years - from his Geelong Advertiser day by day articles.
- GFHG Meeting April 24, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Michael Menzies. Topic: Researching your Railway Families in Victoria
Category Archives: Family History Research
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
No research rooms but LOTS of research resources
It is more than ten years since the Geelong Family History Group vacated its library and research centre however in that time access to Research resources has escalated. For our meetings we have access to state of the art facilities … Continue reading
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Tagged Database, Indexes, Resources
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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 – how to get FREE months of membership
The Geelong Family History Group is typical of most Family History Societies in Australia and around the world – run by enthusiastic and dynamic volunteers. We think we’re special because we are THE Family History Group in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. … Continue reading
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