National Family History Events in Geelong
We’re being spoilt this year with a number of Geelong events for NFHM August 2018. A major one is the Closing Ceremony for Australia being held at The Dome in Geelong. Sponsored by the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre and … Continued
DNA Testing for Family History: Basics and Examples
Don’t miss out – ONLY 38 places available for this event! Due to the expected popularity of this Geelong Family History Group Meeting on Wednesday 25th July we have opened up bookings via Eventbrite. GFHG Members who added their names … Continued
Will we see you there?
I can’t guarantee that you’ll see the hounds and horses of the Hamilton Hunt Club but you’ll certainly enjoy all that is on offer at the VAFHO (Victorian Association of Family History Organisation) 2019 Expo. Make sure you add it … Continued
Why you should hear it live!
Sitting here quietly reading an article I wrote for the most recent edition of Geelong Coast magazine on Point Henry … a subject I know really well. Not surprisingly I choked on the peanuts I was munching on before I got … Continued
A daytime talk: Midwives, Nurses and Female Ancestors
Midwives and Nurses are a great way to track down female ancestors and family – you might be surprised at how many were involved in one or both of these occupations. You could find them in various references, certificates, and … Continued
Using the PROV website
I’ve seen and heard lots of comments from people who were struggling to use the Public Record Office Victoria website. It’s the same old story – it’s human nature – we don’t like change. We also are often heard to … Continued
Snakes alive!
Is this history? It will be eventually but rest assured, the snake is still alive and well and I’m sure it will be for some time! It’s definitely Geelong and District. Hadn’t had my breakfast and was about to have … Continued
Point Henry – immigration and tourist mecca!
Point Henry near Geelong in Victoria would have to be my absolute favourite subject when giving talks to Local or Family History Groups. When I first found this image I thought it was a fancy toilet in the Bellarine Gardens … Continued
Australia Will Be There
We have received an invitation from Deakin University: The Shrine of Remembrance Trustees and Deakin University Library are pleased to invite you to attend the launch of Australia Will Be There, the centenary touring exhibition from the Shrine of Remembrance. … Continued
Belmont – the early days
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