local and family history
Regular and special events in our region
Dr Peter Mansfield OAM is a historian, author and librarian who lives and works in Geelong. In January 2018 he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Community Service: Peter has provided more than 35 years’ service to historical … Continued
Friday 12 November 1965 – the day-long celebrations commemorating the Centenary of the Shire of Bellarine ended at the Ocean Grove Chalet when Sir Rohan and Lady Delacombe departed for Melbourne. These tables laid out for a meal were not … Continued
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is more commonly referred to as Genetic Genealogy. And if you can’t remember, or pronounce, the full meaning of DNA, it won’t impede your ability to doing DNA research. Thinking of taking a DNA test? Already … Continued
The foundation stone of the Geelong Infirmary and Benevolent Asylum was laid in 1850 and officially opened on 23 April 1852. The records for both the Infirmary (Hospital) and Benevolent Asylum contain information that is an absolute gold-mine for family … Continued
No – not Christmas – that’s 21 days away! I’m talking about the Early Bird closing date for Beyond BMDs: Researching your English Ancestors. Unlock The Past are bringing out two excellent overseas experts on English research for their Genealogy … Continued
Hell and Paradise: the Norfolk, Bounty, Pitcairn saga – this is the title of just one book on the history of Norfolk Island. There are so many discriptions for Norfolk Island and its history – the title for the forthcoming … Continued
At the beginning of September 2019 I was in Sydney. I caught a train to Wynyard Station and was walking north along York Street towards the Society of Genealogists in Kent Street. As I didn’t have a lot of spare … Continued
The Geelong Family History Group are holding a NSW Research Seminar: When: Sunday 27th October 2019, 10.00 – 4.00 pm Where: Meeting Room, Waurn Ponds Library, 230 Pioneer Rd, Waurn Ponds. Cost: $15.00 per person ($10.00 GFHG Members) Bookings are essential – GFHG A5 folded … Continued
VANISH (Victorian Adoption Network for Information and Self Help) is holding a One or Two-Day Training Program for Health and Welfare Professionals. When: 11 & 12 November 2019 Where: National Wool Museum, Geelong Details: Download the brochure
We’ve all heard it … “You can’t research Irish ancestors” ! And it’s all to do with that fire when all Irish records were destroyed. Here’s your chance to learn that you CAN research Irish ancestors and that all Irish … Continued