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  • GDHA Meeting May 9, 2020 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Surf Coast Family History Group Geelong and District Historical Association quarterly meeting
  • GDHA Meeting Aug 15, 2020 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Derrinallum & Lismore History Group Geelong and District Historical Association quarterly meeting
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  • International Settlers Group Nov 21, 2020 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc, 6/85 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Speaker: Susie Zada. Topic: Here, there and everywhere - coming out of my comfort zone.
  • GFHG Meeting Nov 25, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Pre Christmas Celebrations - short presentations from members followed by supper - please bring a plate.
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