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covering local and family history in the greater Barwon region

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Oct 9, 2018 Susie Zada

Congratulations to our locals!

Aug 15, 2018Aug 15, 2018 Susie Zada

Immigration to Minor Victorian ports in the 1800s

Aug 8, 2018Aug 9, 2018 Susie Zada

National Family History Events in Geelong

Jun 29, 2018Aug 9, 2018 Susie Zada

DNA Testing for Family History: Basics and Examples

Jun 17, 2018Jun 27, 2018 Susie Zada

Will we see you there?

May 10, 2018Jun 27, 2018 Susie Zada

Why you should hear it live!

May 7, 2018Jun 27, 2018 Susie Zada

A daytime talk: Midwives, Nurses and Female Ancestors

Mar 27, 2018Jun 27, 2018 Susie Zada

Using the PROV website

Feb 16, 2018 Susie Zada

Snakes alive!

Feb 5, 2018Jun 27, 2018 Susie Zada

Point Henry – immigration and tourist mecca!

Feb 2, 2018Jun 27, 2018 Susie Zada

Australia Will Be There

Jan 14, 2018Jun 27, 2018 Susie Zada

Belmont – the early days

Jan 7, 2018 Susie Zada

What is History?

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Upcoming Events

  • GFHG Meeting Jan 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.
  • GDHA Meeting Feb 9, 2019 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Geelong Family History Group, Belmont Library, High Street, Belmont Geelong and District Historical Association quarterly meeting
  • Kings Genie Talk: Family History - Fun and Free Feb 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 130 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219, Australia Speaker: Susie Zada. Topic: Convict ancestors in Victoria.
  • GMA Talk Feb 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia Intercoastal Shipping & Passengers: why did your ancestors end up in different Victorian coastal towns.
  • GFHG Meeting Feb 27, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Susie Zada. Topic: Norfolk Island: Its settlements and its cemeteries
  • GFHG Meeting Mar 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 Apr 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.
  • Kings Genie Talk: Family History - Fun and Free May 8, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 130 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219, Australia Speaker: Susie Zada. Topic: Getting the most out of FamilySearch.

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