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covering local and family history in the greater Barwon region

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Month: Nov 2014

Nov 23, 2014Dec 14, 2014 Susie Zada

Is your ancestor in this list?

Nov 22, 2014Nov 22, 2014 Susie Zada

The importance of being diligent!

Nov 3, 2014 Susie Zada

Melbourne Cup Day – Research in Geelong!

Nov 2, 2014Nov 3, 2014 Susie Zada

Not that hard: Update on Land Records

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Upcoming Events

  • GFHG Meeting Aug 28, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia GFHG AGM plus Presenter: Chris Ganly; Topic: The MERCER family.  Chris is the author of Major Mercer: no ordinary life.
  • GFHG Meeting Sep 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: John Stewart; Topic: Searching for BDMs in Australasia online.
  • Kings Genie Talk: Family History - Fun and Free Oct 2, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 130 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219, Australia Speaker: Susie Zada. Topic: You can't research Irish ancestors: all the records have been destroyed - WRONG!
  • GFHG Meeting Oct 30, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Rob Hamilton; Topic: Rob is a Masonic researcher for local and world wide research accessing Masonic historic records. (NOTE: 5th Wednesday, not 4th)
  • GDHA Meeting Nov 16, 2019 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Meredith History Interest Group Geelong and District Historical Association quarterly meeting
  • Kings Genie Talk: Family History - Fun and Free Nov 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 130 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219, Australia Speaker: Susie Zada. Topic: Norfolk Island: its settlements and its cemeteries.
  • GFHG Meeting Nov 27, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Pre Christmas Celebration - Members' Night - short presentations from members followed by supper - please bring a plate.
  • GFHG Meeting Dec 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia No meeting in December.

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