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Questions were asked about the naming of Harding Park and Silas HARDING at our GFHG meeting on 28 September 2022 – here are all the answers. [Image source of Harding Park is from the State Library of Victoria La Trobe … Continued
What is GFHG Research PLUS1? A great new initiative we’re introducing at the Geelong Family History Group. At the moment we have TWO options for paid research at GFHG: Research Requests GFHG Research Files We are now going to have … Continued
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to be a member of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, this magnificent one might have slipped under the radar recently. It’s so easy to join – just go to your local branch – … Continued
The Geelong Family History Group is always asking for articles for our journal – Pivot Tree. Recent requests have resulted in very little response so we’re doing something different! We need you to do THIS: We URGENTLY need small, medium and … Continued
Looking forward to the NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Inc. Annual Conference – 16, 17, 18 September 2022. Our Society will be participating in the Virtual Trade Fair (Exhibition Hall) at the Riding the Waves of History … Continued
I’ve done a blog on MapWarper – the subject of our Geelong Family History Group presentation at our March meeting. Why not read it? Are we allowed to have this much fun?
Just an interim warning – we’re moving to a new hosting site. You might see some funny / different screen setups during the transition period – bear with me while I make some modifications. We’re also moving our Domain registrar. … Continued
This beautiful Modewarre School photo for the year 1932 was donated to the Geelong Family History Group. Sadly we only have names of three of the children: Lloyd ALFORD – front row, last on right Clive ALFORD – middle row, … Continued
Have you struggled to find your ancestors around Geelong or in the Western Districts? What if you could track them year by year like this? Follow the steps I used for Grant DENYER’s ROSS family for Who Do You Think … Continued
The Geelong Family History Group now offers TWO options for paid Research. Both options cost $20 ($10 for Members). You can request either Research option or both. Today we’re announcing the second and most exciting addition for people researching in the … Continued