local and family history
Records of the Geelong Infirmary and Benevolent Asylum were a crucial source used for the Who Do You Think You Are episode featuring Grant Denyer on 13 July 2021. But, if you watched that episode you won’t have heard any … Continued
The iconic Ocean Grove Corner Store has been a focal point for residents and visitors to Ocean Grove for more than 100 years and was probably responsible for the location of the central Ocean Grove shopping centre today. The original … Continued
Discounted certificates for the month of March To say thank you to our valued family historians, the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria (BDM Victoria) are offering downloadable uncertified historical certificates for $20 each for the entire month of March. This is a … 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
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
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
Many people think I’m joking when I say that Sewerage Records are magnificent resources for family history researchers. I guarantee if you come to the FREE Family History talk at Kings Funerals next Wednesday you’ll agree with me by the … Continued
Did any of your ancestors spend even a small amount of time in India? You might be surprised at just how many did! For more than 50 years our family considered my gg-grandfather, James NIALL (photo), to have told porkies. … Continued
In 1854 ‘Friends of the National Movement’ opened a subscription list and asked the National Board for a land grant to establish a school ‘opposed to labelling children according to the religion beliefs of their parents’. Prime movers, Dr Thomson, … Continued