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From Cornwall to the Burra copper mines in South Australia
26 Jun 2018

From Cornwall to the Burra copper mines in South Australia

by geelongfhg | posted in: Event, Family history, Family History Research, Local History | 0

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 … Continued

A Different Earth, Burra, copper mines, Cornwall, Max Beck, South Australia
Getting the most out of TROVE
21 May 2018

Getting the most out of TROVE

by geelongfhg | posted in: Event, Family history, Family History Research, Local History | 0

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, … Continued

Digitised newspapers, Geelong Advertiser, GFHG Meetings, TROVE
No research rooms but LOTS of research resources
20 May 2018

No research rooms but LOTS of research resources

by geelongfhg | posted in: Family history, Family History Research, GFHG Web Site, Local History | 2

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 … Continued

Database, Indexes, Resources
A daytime talk – female ancestors – midwives and nurses
7 May 2018

A daytime talk – female ancestors – midwives and nurses

by geelongfhg | posted in: Event, Family history, Local History | 0

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 … Continued

female ancestors, midwives, nurses
Searching for records on PROV website
28 Mar 2018

Searching for records on PROV website

by geelongfhg | posted in: Event, Family history, Family History Research, Local History | 0

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 … Continued

PROV, Public Record Office Victoria, Searching
GFHG going to VAFHO Family History Expo in Sale, April, 2018
20 Feb 2018

GFHG going to VAFHO Family History Expo in Sale, April, 2018

by geelongfhg | posted in: Event, Family history | 0

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 … Continued

Family History Expo, Sale 2018, VAFHO
A daytime talk – Point Henry
5 Feb 2018

A daytime talk – Point Henry

by geelongfhg | posted in: Event, Family history, Local History | 0

For those members unable to get to our meetings at night, you can come to a free talk on Point Henry on Wednesday 21st February, 2018 at 1.00 pm at Newcomb. Full details can be found on the Geelong and … Continued

Daytime talk, Kings Funerals, Point Henry
Australia Will Be There
2 Feb 2018

Australia Will Be There

by geelongfhg | posted in: Event | 0

We have received an invitation from Deakin University: The Shrine of Remembrance Trustees and Deakin University Library are pleased to invite you to attend the launch of Australia Will Be There, the centenary touring exhibition from the Shrine of Remembrance. … Continued

Deakin University, Shrine of Remembrance, Victorians, World War One, WWI
GFHG – how to get FREE months of membership
27 Jan 2018

GFHG – how to get FREE months of membership

by geelongfhg | posted in: Family history, Family History Research, Local History | 0

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. … Continued

Geelong Family History Group, GFHG, Membership
GFHG Speaker Program
26 Jan 2018

GFHG Speaker Program

by geelongfhg | posted in: Family history, Family History Research, GFHG Web Site | 0

The Geelong Family History Group has put together an excellent program of speakers for 2018 and 2019. To restore a document like the one in this photo you would definitely be commissioning an expert conservator, however for the everyday care … Continued

Conservation, Geelong Family History Group, GFHG, Meetings, Speakers

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