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Month: January 2015

January 22, 2015 Susie Zada

More than I expected to find

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  • GFHG Meeting October 31, 2018 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia Presenter: Judith Oke. Topic: Family History resources at the Geelong Heritage Centre (NOTE: 5th Wednesday, not 4th)
  • GDHA Meeting November 10, 2018 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Apollo Bay & District Historical Society Geelong and District Historical Association quarterly meeting
  • Kings Genie Talk: Family History - Fun and Free November 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 130 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219, Australia Speaker: Susie Zada. The Lady Squatters: Anne Drysdale and Caroline Newcomb - a unique Australian story in our own back yard
  • GFHG Meeting November 28, 2018 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 December 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Belmont Library, 163 High St, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia No meeting in December.
  • GFHG Meeting January 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 February 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
  • GFHG Meeting February 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

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