We’ve just updated our Members’ Interests pages and included: Edward Jones in Delegate, New South Wales Thomas Napier in Ballarat, Victoria James Keith in the Bega district, New South Wales Thomas Edlington in Gippsland, Victoria Samuel Cumming in Gippsland, Victoria This gives us a chance to remind members that forms […]
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Seniors Week 2012
We’re celebrating Seniors Week this year with two workshops for those just starting out with their family history and also a free research session with some of our very capable members. Our two Beginner’s Workshops will be held on Monday 8 October (10 am to 12 midday) and Thursday 11 […]
1911 England and Wales Census Collection
One of our vigilant members has just alerted us to the fact that Ancestry.co.uk are offering free access to the 1911 England and Wales Census Collection from now until November. From their site: “The 1911 Census of England, Wales, Channel Islands and Isle of Man was taken on the night […]
Australian Birth, Marriage & Death Certificate Petition
Inside History Magazine have a petition going at Petition Buzz that many of our members and visitors may be interested in. In a nutshell, they’re saying that the cost of certificates in many Australian states is too high and that there should be a more consistent approach to pricing and […]
Historypin
I got up this morning and looked out the window to a day that looked a little damp but was still filled with the promise of completing those jobs, of getting things done. But then I found Historypin and now I can’t even remember what those inconsequential plans were for […]
So many events, So little time….
July is set to be a big month for family history. There’s the VAFHO Annual General Meeting & Seminar on Friday 20th July at PROV, North Melbourne if you’re a brave soul and don’t mind the Friday afternoon traffic. National Family History Week is from 27th July to 5th August […]
Certificate costs increase for Victoria
So, what were you planning to do between now and Sunday? We’d suggest that if you’ve been thinking about getting some uncertified historical birth, death or marriage certificates on line that you swing into action and do it now! Fees are increasing on Sunday and each one will cost you […]
Auf Wiedersehen, Diana
Although our general meeting on Saturday 9th June was a good one, there was a hint of sadness in the air as we said farewell to one of our long time and much loved members, Diana Wheeler. The honour of presenting Diana with a token of our esteem and best […]
Celebrating our volunteers – National Volunteer Week 2012
This week is National Volunteer Week and so, to say “thank you” all our volunteers were invited to a special invitation only Volunteers’ Morning Tea at the Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum at Nar Nar Goon this morning. All volunteers were guests of the family history group for the […]