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VAFHO AGM & Seminar 2011
The Victorian Association of Family History Organisations (VAFHO) are holding their AGM on Saturday August 27th (1 pm to 4 pm) at the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) – and you’re invited! Don’t miss this opportunity to do a little research at either PROV or National Archives Australia on the day and listen to two…
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Spreading Branches Issue 89
The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter Spreading Branches is out this weekend and again we say “Well done” to our newsletter editor, Pam. But that’s not all we want to say, we’re very excited to be able to say that Spreading Branches has been judged runner up in this year’s (2011) Nick Vine Hall…
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A Feast to whet your appetite.
Yes, I know I should have been doing school work or possibly something for the family history group, but yesterday I took leave of my responsibilities (but not my senses) and took myself to the Family History Feast at the State Library of Victoria. Congratulations to the State Library of Victoria, the Public Record Office…
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Our First “Ask Granny” Workshop
The “Ask Granny” program was developed in Athens and Clarke County, Georgia, USA by Greg Crane and Judy Russell. The program’s focus is to encourage senior citizens to write down their family history and memories before it is too late. Greg and Judy have developed specially formatted materials that feature large print and are easy…
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There’s a Parishmouse in the house.
Thanks to the English Black Country List at Roostweb I’ve just discovered Parishmouse and I must say, I’ve unselfishly torn myself away from it to write this post! If you’ve got research interests in England and Wales then you’ve got to take a look at Parishmouse.The site contains free transcriptions of historical books and parish…
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Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness
It was a beautiful day in Melbourne today – the sun was shining and the birds were singing and we’ve spent the afternoon out and about. I’ve been waiting for a really nice day to complete a Random Act of Genealogical Kindness because there’s nothing more morose than a picture of a grave or cemetery…
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National Family History Week Open Day
National Family History Week 29 July to 8 August 2011 National Family History Week is the brainchild of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations (AFFHO). It’s purpose is to bring to the forefront family history organisations and services. According to AFFHO’s website, family history and genealogy is the second biggest subject on the web…
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Our First Post
The committee of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group hope to use this blog to inform members and the general public of news or developments within the Group, exciting additions to the Reseach Room, news of outside happenings and events and who knows what else. We certainly don’t at this stage. It will…