VictoriaEvents for National Family History Month Events are listed by postcode and date order 3000 5 August 2013 Family History Feast A day of free information sessions, including the annual Don Grant lecture, showcasing how the major Victorian agencies for family history research can help genealogists. Check the Library website for booking details. Bookings open on 17 June 2013. Venue: VR Theatrette, State Library of Victoria Group: State Library of Victoria Contact: Anne Burrows 03 8664 7190
3000 6 August 2013 Using the National Archives UK online Using the National Archives UK online is a GSV members only class held on the first Tuesday of each month. For National Family History Month this class will be open to non - members. Bookings are essential. Telephone 03 9662 4455 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This class begins at 2pm. Venue: GSV Meeting Room, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Group: Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. Contact: GSV Bookshop Web: www.gsv.org.au Phone: 03 96624455
3000 7 August 2013 Starting your Family History Starting your Family History is a class for GSV members only held on the first Wednesday of each month. During National Family History Month this class will be open to non - members. Bookings are essential. Telephone 03 9662 4455 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This class begins at 10.30am. Venue: GSV Meeting Room, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Group: Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. Contact: GSV Bookshop Web: www.gsv.org.au Phone: 03 96624455
3000 7 August 2013 Open Afternoon at the Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. The Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. will host a free afternoon in its library during National Family History Month. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and guide visitors around the extensive collections in the Library. Bookings are essential for this afternoon. Telephone 03 9662 4455 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Open times 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Venue: GSV Meeting Room, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Group: Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. Contact: GSV Bookshop Web: www.gsv.org.au Phone: 03 96624455
3000 8 August 2013 Coburg and Fawkner Cemeteries - speaker David Down Coburg and Fawkner Cemteries with speaker David Down.Thursday talks are held each week and are free to GSV members. During National Family History Month these talks will be free to non - members.Bookings are essential, phone 03 9662 4455 ore email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thursday talks begin at 12.30 and run for one hour. They are held in the GSV Meeting Room. Venue: GSV Meeting Room, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Group: Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. Contact: GSV Bookshop Web: www.gsv.org.au Phone: 03 96624455
3000 15 August 2013 Getting the most out of convict documents. Getting the most out of convict documents with speaker Margaret Vines.Thursday talks are held each week and are free to GSV members.During National Family History Month these talks will be free to non - members. Bookings are essential, phone 03 9662 4455 ore email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .Thursday talks begin at 12.30 and run for one hour. They are held in the GSV Meeting Room. Venue: GSV Meeting Room, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Group: Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. Contact: GSV Bookshop Web: www.gsv.org.au Phone: 03 96624455
3000 22 August 2013 Facebook and Genealogy with speaker Meg Bate Facebook and Genealogy with speaker Meg Bate.Thursday talks are held each week and are free to GSV members. During National Family History Month these talks will be free to non - members.Bookings are essential, phone 03 9662 4455 ore email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thursday talks begin at 12.30 and run for one hour. They are held in the GSV Meeting Room. Venue: GSV Meeting Room, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Group: Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. Contact: GSV Bookshop Web: www.gsv.org.au Phone: 03 96624455
3000 28 August 2013 Newspapers Online Newspapers Online with speaker Vicki Montgomery.Thursday talks are held each week and are free to GSV members. During National Family History Month these talks will be free to non - members.Bookings are essential, phone 03 9662 4455 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thursday talks begin at 12.30 and run for one hour. They are held in the GSV Meeting Room. Venue: GSV Meeting Room, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Group: Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. Contact: GSV Bookshop Web: www.gsv.org.au Phone: 03 96624455v
3029 7 August 2013 Preparing to travel to the UK to do Family History Come and hear Libby talk about the preparation needed for researching your Family History in the UK and Scotland. Session starts 10.30am Venue: Plaza Library, Cnr Derrimut & Heaths Roads, Hoppers Crossing Group: Wyndham Library Service Contact: Karen Seckold This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/residents/culture/library/welcome
3029 8 August 2013 Using the British Newspaper Archives database Come and find out how to use this amazing database to enhance your Family History. Over six million pages available now and more added everyday. Session starts 10.30am Venue: Plaza Library, Cnr Derrimut & Heaths Roads, Hoppers Crossing Group: Wyndham Library Service Contact: Karen Seckold This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/residents/culture/library/welcome
3029 10 August 2013 Antiques Evaluation Come to this popular valuation session and find out what your valuables are really worth. David Freeman will value your items for $5 per item from 2 pm to 4 pm. Venue: Plaza Library, Cnr Derrimut & Heaths Roads, Hoppers Crossing Group: wyndham Library Service Contact: Karen Seckold This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/residents/culture/library/welcome
3053 24 August 2013 Italian Australian Family History Day A Day Devoted to Italian Australian Family History Research. Speakers: Liz Pidgeon (Local and Family History Librarian, Yarra Plenty Regional Library), Family history: tips to get started; Yvonne Izatt and Diana Palayan (International Settlers’ Group, Genealogical Society of Victoria), Italian family history research at the Genealogical Society of Victoria; Marisa Fazio (writer, teacher), How to write your Italian Australian family history; Dr Paolo Baracchi (Coordinator, Co.As.It. Italian Historical Society), Invitation to the Italian Historical Society and Museo Italiano. Light refreshments served. Free event. Registration essential by 21 August. Start: 10.00am; Close: 2.15pm. Venue: Conference Room, Museo Italiano, Co.As.It., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton Group: Co.As.It. Italian Historical Society and Museo Italiano Contact: Paolo Baracchi - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.museoitaliano.com.au; www.coasit.com.au Phone: 03 9349 9021
3074 12 August 2013 e-Resources for Genealogy Yarra Plenty Regional Library's family history librarian will provide an overview of the genealogy subscription websites researchers can access for free in the library including Ancestry, Find my Past, Discovery and British Newspapers Archive 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Venue: Thomastown Library, 52 Main Street, Thomastown Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3075 20 August 2013 Free genealogy websites Yarra Plenty Regional Library's Family History Librarian reveals her top ten free websites for researching your family history online. 10.30 am - 11.30 am Venue: Lalor Library, May Road, Lalor Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3079 8 August 2013 Get Past Brick Walls Jenny Carter from the Genealogical Society of Victoria will give hints on where to look when you can go no further with research on a missing ancestor. Bring a research problem to share. 10.30 am - 11.30 am Venue: Ivanhoe Library, 255 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3082 3 August 2013 Heirloom and Discovery Day Are you curious about a family heirloom or object that has been in the family for a while? Bring along your personal treasure and share its story and connection to your family. Dawn Davis from Eaglemont Antiques will provide advice about preserving your precious heirloom to ensure its is safe for future generations to enjoy. 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Venue: Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3082 6 August 2013 Introduction to Public Records Office Victoria How to make the best use of the State Archives for your family history research 10.30 am - 11.30 am Venue: Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yrl.vic.gov.au
3082 16 August 2013 Record your life or family story Family history is the focus of this month's "Get Connected" workshop. Come along for some ideas on how you can use technology to record your family stories. Bookings required. 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Venue: Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3082 22 August 2013 Italian Family History Co.As.It Italian Historical Society co-ordinator Dr Paolo Barracchi will provide tips to help you get started on researching your Italian Ancestry. 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm Venue: Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3084 7 August 2013 Wills and Probates Wills can be an invaluable resources for family historians and often contain information to access elsewhere. Susie Zada from the Genealogical Society of Victoria shares ways to locate Australian wills and probate. 10.30 am - 11.30 am Venue: Rosanna Library, 72 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yrl.vic.gov.au
3084 22 August 2013 Relatively speaking: Getting started Do you have a family story or photo challenging you to start your family history research, or is there a gap in the family stories that needs filling? Come along to this beginner's session and learn about some tips and tools that will make starting your research journey easy. 10.30 am - 11.30 am Venue: Rosanna Library, 72 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3087 20 August 2013 Sharing your family history Get inspired with ideas for sharing your family history and personal stories with family and friends. 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Venue: Watsonia Library, Ibbottson Street, Watsonia Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3088 14 August 2013 Life in the old days Enjoy a talk about costume and household items used in bygone days. View an impressive range of items from our past. 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Venue: Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3089 28 August 2013 London Cemeteries Take a tour of London's historic cemeteries with genealogist David Weatherill 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Venue: Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3095 7 August 2013 Geelong and District The Geelong and District database covers family and local history in the Greater Barwon region. Join website guru and genealogist Susie Zada who will provide tips on how to learn more about your family history connections in this area. 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Venue: Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yrl.vic.gov.au
3095 15 August 2013 Local Stories Do you have a local story to tell? Wikinorthia: documenting life in Melbourne's north - particularly the municipalities of Nillumbik, Banyule and Whittlesea is an online repository for personal reminiscences, local family histories and local groups' community stories. Come along and learn how to upload your own local memories and use the site. See www.wikinorthia.net.au 10.30 am - 11.30 am Venue: Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham Group: Yarra Plenty Regional Library Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au
3130 4 August 2013 Family History for Beginners A FREE introduction to family history for non-members at the AIGS Library in Blackburn. Come along and see what AIGS has to offer. Anne Major will outline resources available to assist your research, followed by a question and answer session. All participants will receive a family history pack.The class will run from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm Bookings essential. Venue: AIGS Library, 1/41 Railway Road, Blackburn Group: Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc. Contact: Tel: (03) 9877 3789 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.aigs.org.au
3130 11 August 2013 Family History for Beginners A FREE introduction to family history for non-members at the AIGS Library in Blackburn. Come along and see what AIGS has to offer. Anne Major will outline resources available to assist your research, followed by a question and answer session. All participants will receive a family history pack.The class will run from 10 am to 12 noon. Bookings are essential. Venue: AIGS Library, 1/41 Railway Road, Blackburn Group: Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc. Contact: Tel: (03) 9877 3789 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.aigs.org.au
3672 3 August 2013 - 9 August 2013 Festival of Military, Indigenous, Photographic and Ancestral Resources Our celebration will include an Opening Ceremony to which local Councillors, State Member, Sponsors, Community Groups, Community Businesses, Public, our Members will be invited. Introduction - President Dawne Tonks Speaker - TBA Introduction to PRO Perry Exhibition, Howship Military Exhibition - Mary C Millar Vice President How to use PRO records - Archival Access Scrapbooking classes - 1# Your Military Ancestor - 2# Your Female Ancestor Step by Step classes - Researching your Ancestor using our resources Cemetery Walk - Military graves at Benalla Cemetery Open rooms - First hour of research free Waiving of Joining Free for Memberships during Week. Venue: Old St. Andrew;s Hall, Church Street, Benalla Group: Benalla Family Research Group Inc Contact: Mary C Millar, Vice President, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bfamhist
3730 9 August 2013 Let us help you with your Family History Venue: Belmore st Yarrawonga Group: Yarrawonga Family History Group Contact: Jan Parker Web: http://www.yarrawongafamilyhistorygroupinc.com
3746 1 August 2013 Finding El Dorado Families Using resources from the El Dorado Museum, put together a picture of your family's early days in El Dorado Venue: E Dorado Museum 136 Main Street El Dorado Group: El Dorado Museum Asociation Contact: Sue Phillips This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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