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The Geelong Family History Group have just posted a blog on Belmont – the group meets in the Belmont Library which has become their ‘spiritual home’. This sketch from the Wynd Collection shows the first hut on Dr Thomson’s Kardinia … Continued
The Geelong Family History Group? You’ll find the answer on their blog.
I do love things that turn up out of the blue! There I was quietly sitting at the keyboard this afternoon when an email arrived with this photo attached. The email said: I found the attached photo in the back of … Continued
A great opportunity for locals and out-of-towners to research at the Geelong Heritage Centre this weekend. As part of the Word for Word Festival the Heritage Centre will be open Saturday AND Sunday this weekend. SATURDAY: 10am – 5pm SUNDAY: … Continued
Don’t get caught out – from 1 July 2017 Victorian BDM certificates cost more! You have LESS THAN 3 DAYS to purchase your Victorian Historical Certificates before the price goes up. Currently you can search (for free) and then purchase … Continued
I’m absolutely awe-struck with the support from friends and strangers alike – it has been amazing and humbling. There are less than FIVE days left for the Pozible crowd funding project to help recover the Geelong and District web site … Continued
I know many of you will be frustrated with the technical problems that RootsWeb are having with their Mailing Lists although some of you may just think that Mailing Lists have lost their appeal and aren’t being used any more! … Continued
If you have Scottish ancestors or an interest in Scottish research, then this Road Show is NOT to be missed. The Road Show has been organised by the Geelong Family History with support from the Scottish Ancestry Group and their … Continued
I’m supposed to be working on an assignment for my Diploma but this news is SO IMPORTANT that I had to give myself a 5 minute break to share it with everyone. This wonderful news is already out there on … Continued
It’s excitement plus in Geelong! The City of Greater Geelong have just announced the public opening of the new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre … Saturday 21 November 2015.