local and family history
The latest additions to the Geelong and District database and web site include the first part of the index to a new book – Pioneering Days: a woman’s life compiled by the Colac & District Family History Group. The group … Continued
If you haven’t caught up with the news, the Geelong Heritage Centre has moved while the new Library and Heritage Centre is built on the site of the old premises. The Heritage Centre is currently closed during the move and … Continued
What an important project and one that YOU can get involved in! Iain Grant and the Portland Family History Group have been compiling a list of anyone who had a connection with building the Great Ocean Road between 1919 and … Continued
Major-General TULLOCH opened the United Service Home at Drysdale on Wednesday 2 July 1891. When he arrived in Victoria as commander of the Victorian military forces in 1890, he was appalled to discover that a number of old soldiers and … Continued
The latest additions to the Geelong and District database and web site include a very special file donated by Thelma Birrell. It is from the diaries of Augusta BOSTOCK [1833-1920]. The diaries have not yet been indexed in the Geelong … Continued
I confess – I screamed, I laughed, I shouted for joy, and yes … I was close to tears! I had just heard the most fantastic news for all local and family history researchers in our region – and I … Continued
Was your ancestor in Ballarat in 1869? Did they attend the opening of the completed facade and Fine Arts Exhibition by the Governor? Perhaps they’re in these images? What a wonderful thought! These beautiful images are of the Mechanics Institute, Sturt … Continued
It’s true – I’m not pulling your leg! For full details have a look at the GSV blog Genealogy World!
OK – I will confess to a vested interest in this seminar – it is sponsored and co-hosted by the Genealogical Society of Victoria where I work and I will definitely be attending. Paul Milner [right] is giving four presentations … Continued
The latest additions to the Geelong and District database are a real mixture. Of particular interest are two indexes from the late Brian Fallon – WWI volunteers and soldiers’ awards in our region. There are a multitude of on-line databases … Continued