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Month: January 2016

January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 Susie Zada

175 years ago – Retreat Inn

January 31, 2016 Susie Zada

175 years ago!

January 29, 2016 Susie Zada

Congratulations to Jan Parker

January 25, 2016 Susie Zada

DIFFERENT free Victorian records to search!

January 16, 2016January 16, 2016 Susie Zada

Demanding? Fresh bread!

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Susie Zada

Do you enjoy the Antiques Roadshow?

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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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