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Month: October 2015

October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 Susie Zada

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre confirmed opening

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 Susie Zada

Colac Cemetery fire

October 13, 2015 Susie Zada

Geelong database – latest additions

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Upcoming Events

  • 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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