Category Archives: Family History Research

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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Can’t find your ancestor arriving?

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 by

The more I looked at the latest Emigration records out of the UK from TheGenealogist™ the more useful bits I found – not surprisingly this blog has grown considerably since it was first started but persevere and hopefully you’ll find … Continue reading →

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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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Only 2 days left to book for DNA Testing for Family History

Posted on Jul 23, 2018 by

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

Posted on Jul 15, 2018 by

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

Posted on Jun 29, 2018 by

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

Posted on Jun 26, 2018 by

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 →

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Getting the most out of TROVE

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

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 →

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No research rooms but LOTS of research resources

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

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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