Member Society List

Anglesea & District History Society of VIC Inc
PO Box 98, Anglesea, 3230
2nd Thurs 10.00 am (ex Jan)
Anglesea Historical Museum, McMillan Street Anglesea
Norma Morrison Ph: 03 5261 6239
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~angen

Ararat Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 361, Ararat, 3377
3rd Wed 7.30 pm (ex Jan)
Ararat Municipal Library, Barkly Street, Ararat
Marion McAdie Ph: 035352 4199
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Ballarat & District Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 1809, Ballarat Mail Centre, 3354
4th Tues 7.30 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
Meeting Room, Ballarat Central Library, Doveton Street
Stewart Masters Ph: 03 5330 2918
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http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au

Barham/Koondrook Genealogy Group
PO Box 48, Barham NSW 2732
3rd Sunday 11.00 am
School of Arts, Murray Street, Barham
Helen Hall Ph: 03 5453 2091

Benalla & District Family History Group Inc
PO Box 268, Benalla, 3671
last Tues at 7.30 pm (8.00 pm DST) (ex Jun/ Jul/ Aug)
St Andrews Primary Church Hall, Church Street, Benalla
Bill Willett 03 5766 6206
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bfamhist
Research: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Tues & Wed 10.00am to 4.00 pm 1st Saturday of month

Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 1049, Bendigo 3552
last Thur at 7.30 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
Uniting Church Hall, Corner Camp and Church Street, Kangaroo Flat
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~brgs/

Clan MacMillan Society Australia
1/56 Fairbairn Road, Cranbourne 3977
Quarterly
Mrs Myrna Robertson
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mcmillan/welcome.htm

Clan McNicol Vic Inc
21 Stirling Street, Ferntree Gully
3 times per year
Beth Bell 03 9753 5057

Cobram Genealogical Group Inc
PO Box 75, Cobram, 3644
2nd Wed at 7.30 pm (ex Jan)
Old School, Punt Road, Cobram
Mrs Barbara Coleman Ph: 03 5871 2505
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~cobgenie
Research: Same venue on 1st and 3rd Sunday 11.00 am to 3.00 pm and 2nd and 4th Thursday 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm - each month except January

Colac & District Family History Group Inc
PO Box 219, Colac, 3250
2nd Tues at 7.30 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
History Centre, COPACC Building, Gellibrand Street (opp railway station) Colac
Research: same venue Monday and Tuesday 10.00am-2.00pm; Thursday and Friday 1.30pm to 4.30pm; Sunday 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
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Deniliquin Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 144, Deniliquin NSW 2710
Goulburn Valley Regional Library
Napier Street Deniliquin
Val Hardman Ph: 03 5881 3980
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http://members.bordernet.com.au/~denifhg/

Descendants of Convicts Group Inc
PO Box 115, Flinders Lane, Vic 8009
Bi-monthly—1st Sat 1.30 pm (Mar–Nov)
GSV Meeting Room, Level B1 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bev Spinks Ph: 03 9599 2978
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http://www.vicnet.net.au/~dcginc/

East Gippsland Family History Group Inc
PO Box 1104, Bairnsdale, 3875
2nd Sat 2.00 pm (ex Jan)
21 Morgan Street (Off Moroney Street, former Geriatric Centre), Bairnsdale
Tony Meade Ph: 03 5152 1111
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~egfhg
Research: Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Echuca- Moama Family History Group Inc
PO Box 707, Echuca, 3564
Moama Community centre, Martin Street, Moama NSW
Open Mon 11-3 ex Public Holidays
Pearl Collins 03 5482 1139
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~emhist/

Geelong Family History Group Inc
PO Box 1187, Geelong, 3220
4th Wed 7.30 pm (ex Dec)
Meeting Room, Clairvaux College, Reynolds Road, Belmont
John Stewart 03 5261 2259
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~gfamhist/index.htm

Gisborne Genealogical Group Inc
PO Box 818, Gisborne, 3437
4th Thur 7.30 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
Gisborne Genealogy Group Room at Gisborne Library, Hamilton Street
Mary Henry 03 5428 6699

Hamilton History Centre Inc
PO Box 816, Hamilton, 3300
2nd Tues 7.30 pm (except Jan/Jun/Jul/Aug)
Hamilton History Centre, 43 Gray Street, Hamilton
History Centre 03 5572 4933
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~hamhist/
Research: Sunday to Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Hotham History Project Inc
C/O North Melbourne Library
66 Errol Street North Melbourne Vic 3051
Mary Kehoe Ph:03 9329 5814
http://www.hothamhistory.org.au/

Jamieson & District Historical Society Inc
PO Box 26 Jamieson 3726
3rd Tue 10.00 am
Old Courthouse, Nash Street, Jamieson
B McAllister Ph: 03 5777 0690
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http://www.vicnet.net.au/~jdhs

Kerang & District Family History Group Inc
PO Box 325, Kerang, 3579
4th Thur 1.30 pm
John Gorton Library, crn MVH & Shadforth Street, Kerang
Margaret Bradley Ph: 03 5452 1585
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~kerangfh/

Kyabram Regional Genealogical Soc Inc
34 SAUNDERS STREET
KYABRAM3620
Worksop and seminars- various times and places
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Lakes Entrance Family History Resource Centre Inc
PO Box 674, Lakes Entrance, 3909
1st Sat 2.00 pm Feb/Aug/Oct
LEFH Resource Centre, Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance
Ph: 03 5155 3843
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Manning Wallamba Family History Society Inc
PO Box 48
Taree NSW 2430
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Maryborough Family History Group Inc
PO Box 59, Maryborough 3465
4th Wed 7.30 pm
Meeting Room Gymnasium 12-22 Nolan Street
Judith Healey Ph: 03 5464 2601
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http://www.cgold.com.au/maryboroughfamilyhistory/index.html

Melton Family History Group Inc
Secretary, MFHG Inc, PO Box 2094, Melton South, 3338
2nd Thu 7.00 pm (ex Jan)
MeltonVictoria University Library
Deb Slattery Ph: 03 9747 3320

Mid-Gippsland Family History Society Inc
PO Box 767, Morwell, 3840
4th Thur 7.30 pm (ex Dec)
Meeting Room, Moe Library, Kirk Street, Moe
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mgfhs

Mildura & District Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 2895, Mildura, 3502
1st Mon 7.30 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
Carnegie Centre, 74 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
Kaylene Charles Ph: 03 5021 4763
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http://www.rootsweb.com/~ausmdgs/
Research: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 11.00 am to 4.00 pm

Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc
PO Box 149, Narre Warren, 3805
(Nov–May, except Jan) Tues, Thur, & Sat
(Jun–Oct) Tues, Sat & Sun
Narre Warren Library, Overland Drive, Fountain Gate
Lynne Bradley Ph: 0413 182 551
http://www.nwfhg.org.au/

Nathalia Genealogy Group
PO Box 92 Nathalia 3638
4th Mon 7.30 pm Feb-Nov
Historical Precinct, Pearce Street
Lyn Franklin Ph: 03 5866 2543
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Ouyen District History And Genealogy Centre
Box 131, Ouyen, 3490
3rd Thu 10.30 am (ex Dec/Jan)
Ouyen History Resource Centre, Oke Street, Ouyen
http://ouyen.vic.au/history

Phillip Island & District Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 821
Cowes VIC 3922
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Port Fairy Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 253, Port Fairy, 3284
1st Sun 2.00 pm (ex Dec & Jan)
Open Day 3rd Saturday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
84 Bank Street, Port Fairy (cnr Banks Street & Princes Highway)
Ian Perry Ph: 03 5568 1733
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http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~auspfgs/index.html

Port Phillip Pioneers Group Inc
C/- GSV, Level B1 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bi-monthly 2nd Sat 2.00 pm (Feb/Mar-Nov)
St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, 253A Burke Road, Glen Iris

Margaret Kaan Ph: 03 9439 3856 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

www.portphillippioneersgroup.org.au

Portland Family History Group Inc
PO Box 409, Portland, 3305
2nd Wed at 7.30 pm
History House, off Cliff Street, Portland
Mrs A L Grant Ph: 03 5522 2266
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Queenscliffe Historical Museum Inc
PO Box 135
Queenscliff VIC 3225
Ph 5258 2511
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Sale & District Family History Group Inc
PO Box 773, Sale, 3850
2nd Mon 7.30 pm
Temperance Hall, Macalister Street, Sale
Glenys Wain 03 5144 1421
Library hours: Tue 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm Fri 10.00 am - 4.00 pm & other times by appointment

Shepparton Family History Group Inc
PO Box 1529, Shepparton, 3632
3rd Wed 7.30 pm
Shepparton Heritage Centre, Cnr Welsford & High Streets, Shepparton
Garry Wallden Ph: 03 5828 3236
Research: Friday AMs (odd days) and Sunday PMs (even days) and Wednesday PMs
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~shepfh/

South Gippsland Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 395, Leongatha, 3953
2nd Thursday 7.30 pm (Sep-May)
2nd Sat 1.30 pm (Jun-Aug)
Mechanics Institute, McCartin Street, Leongatha
Margaret Pegler Ph: 0422 728 379
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~sggs

Southern Peninsula Family History Society Inc
PO Box 2189, Port Phillip Plaza, Rosebud, 3939
4th Thur 1.30 pm (Feb–Nov)
Rosebud Library, Rosebud
Ray Miller Ph: 03 5984 3727
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~spfhs

Stawell Biarri Group for Genealogy Inc
PO Box 417, Stawell, 3380
3rd Wed 7.30 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
Stawell Regional Library, Sloane Street, Stawell
John Wynd Ph: 03 5358 3136
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~stawgeny/
Research: Wednesday 2 pm to 4.00 pm, Saturday 10.00am to 12 noon or by arrangement

Sunbury Family History Society Inc
PO Box 601, Sunbury, 3429
3rd Wed 8.00 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O'Shanassy Street, Sunbury
William Wilson 03 9744 4478
http://www.sunburyfhs.org.au/

Swan Hill Genealogical & Historical Society Inc
PO Box 1232, Swan Hill, 3585
2nd Fri at 7.30 pm (ex Jan)
Swan Hill Regional Library, 53 Campbell Street (enter rear door)
Shirley Durden Ph:03 5033 0336
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~shghs/

Terang and District Family History Group Inc
PO Box 14, Terang, 3264
3rd Tues 8.00 pm (ex Dec)
Terang College Primary Campus, Warrnambool Road, Terang
Lorraine Bernoth Ph: 03 5593 3665
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Toora & District Family History Group Inc
PO Box 41, Toora, 3962
2nd Mon 2.00 pm (ex Jan)
Group Rooms, Rear of Community Hall, Grey Street, Toora
http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/tdfhg/web

Victorian GUM Inc
C/- GSV, Level B1 257 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
Alternately 1st Tues or Wed 6.45 pm (not winter)
GSV Meeting Room, Level B1 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
1st Sun 2.00 pm (June–July)
Mt Waverley Community Centre, Miller Crescent, Mt Waverley
Office: 03 9639 2005
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http://www.vicgum.asn.au

Wangaratta Family History Society Inc
PO Box 683, Wangaratta, 3676
Upstairs Visitors Information Centre, 100-104 Murphy Street, Wangaratta
Ray McKenzie 5721 7553
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http://www.wfhs.org.au/

West Gippsland Genealogical Society Inc
PO Box 225, Warragul, 3820
4th Thur 8.00 pm
Museum, Old Shire Hall, Queen Street, Warragul
Meren Perry Ph: 03 5623 2612
http://www.westgippslandgenealogy.com/
Research: Wednesday to Friday 10.00 am to 2.00 pm; 2nd Saturday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm; Last Sunday 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm.

Wimmera Association for Genealogy Inc
PO Box 880, Horsham, 3402
3rd Mon 7.30 pm
Library, 33 Pysent Street, Horsham
Ken Flack Ph: 03 5382 4453
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~wafg

Wodonga Family History Society Inc
PO Box 289, Wodonga, 3689
3rd Tues 7.30 pm
Felltimber Community Centre, Ritter Road, Wodonga
Mrs Wendy Cooksey Ph: 02 6056 3220
www.wodongafamilyhistory.org
Research: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10.30 am to 3.30 pm and Thursdays 1.00 pm to 5.30 pm at the Upper Murray regional Library, Hovell Street, Wodonga

Wonthaggi Genealogy Inc
Shop D, 48-50 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi 3995
2nd Tue 7.00 pm (ex Dec/Jan)
Noelene Lyons 5672 3803

Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Hertiage Council Inc
1st Floor Providence Bldg
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford 3067
Diane Kerr Ph: 9416 2905

Yarrawonga Family History Group Inc
PO Box 378, Yarrawonga 3730
1st Mon 6.30 pm
Victoria Park Complex (nr Netball Courts), Dunlop Street
Research: 1st Wed 1.30 to 3.30 pm; 2nd & 4th Sunday of month 1.30 to 3.30 pm
Jan Parker Ph: 03 5744 1460
www.yarrawongafamilyhistorygroupinc.com
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Postal Address: C/- The Secretary International Settlers Group, Level B1 257 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 AUSTRALIA

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Chairperson / Hon Secretary: Yvonne Izatt

Aims of the group

• Compile and collate genealogical research information on the non-British countries.
• Assist Subscribers with their research activities through correspondence, newsletters and for GSV members, articles in 'Ancestor' the official journal of the GSV.
• Increase the holdings of the Society's Library relating to non-British research.
• Sharing experience and resources with Newsletter Subscribers.

The International Settlers Group Offers You:

• Assistance with your research problems in Australia and overseas.
• A chance to meet and get to know fellow members and to exchange activities and ideas.
• Newsletter published regularly giving activities of the ISG, articles of interest and various reports.
• The opportunity to further your genealogical knowledge through the use of records available within the ISG.
• Guidance as to the records held in the GSV library, which may assist you in your particular area of research.
• The chance to include details relating to your ancestors in our "Members Interest Directory" which is updated on a continuous basis and published in the Newsletter.
• An opportunity to contribute information in our ISG Newsletter.

Newsletters: Quarterly

Membership Subscription: $11.00 per year (inc GST) Application form

Meetings

Quarterly 3rd Saturday
Commencing 1.00 pm in GSV Meeting room.
Committee members are in attendance ½ hour before to answer members queries, and help with research queries. Visitors Welcome. Afternoon tea will be served

Year 2012 Program
 

18 February  “Problem Solving Workshop” (non-British)
19 May –“Researching Family History in South Africa” Speaker  – Bubbles Segall
18 August AGM + Speaker to be advised.
17 November - “Lost in Translation –  Anecdotes of ancestral research in North Africa, Turkey and Sicily” Speaker Diana Hookham

 

Research and Fees:

The ISG does research for its subscribers and other interested parties, under the auspices of the Research Manager of the GSV and at the same rates, which are:-

Members $25.00 per hour (inc GST) Non Members $40.00 per hour (inc GST) + photocopying charges and postal charges where applicable. Please enclose sae for initial inquiry or IRC x 2. Address to Hon Secretary ISG or email
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Publications:

Non-British Research Starter Kits for Denmark; Sweden; Norway; Finland; Netherlands.
Starter Kits: $8.80 or $10.50 posted email
Enquiries Yvonne Izatt  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wish List - Non-British

We are encouraging members to join in this scheme to help build up overseas records for the GSV Library

Would you like to share in the cost of a film / fiche / CD / Book ?

Donations may be made toward the cost of purchasing these items

MAP GUIDE TO GERMAN PARISH REGISTERS BACK IN PUBLICATION
The German Map Guide Books identify the parish where an ancestor went to church in Germany, based on where they lived.  They also give the Family History Library microfilm number for the parish records and this  identifies nearly every city, town and place that included residents.  Also they visually identify church parishes for Lutherans and Catholics within each district.  When complete, the series will total 40 volumes covering all of Germany.Next Vol’s Provence of Brandenburg, Kingdon of Prussia, West Prussia, East Prussia, Provence of Posen, Silesia. Prices are: Soft Cover:  USD 34.95

The following books are now available:

Now available Vol 33 & 34  Imperial Province of Alsace-Lorraine I (Elsass-Lothringen – District of Unterelsass I, French Department of Bas-Rhin – Kreise (Arrondissements) Hagenau Molsheim, Weissenburg, and Zabern with full index of included towns, by Kevan Hansen

All volumes are available in either Hard or Soft Cover.  Prices are: Soft Cover:      USD 45.00

Finding Your Italian Ancestors: A Beginner\'s Guide, by Suzanne Russo Adams, AG; 189 pg;
In Finding Your Italian Ancestors, you’ll discover the tools you need to trace your ancestors back to the homeland. Learn how and where to find records in Italy, get practical advice on deciphering those hard-to-read documents, and explore valuable online resources. USD20.00
 
Silesia Place Name Indexes: Identifying Place Names Using Alphabetical & Reverse Alphabetical Indexes; by Roger P. Minert, Ph.D., Indexing over 8,350 Silesia place names
For the first time, a Silesia reverse alphabetical index is available to the public.
USD  50.00

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. Cheques to be made payable to the Genealogical Society of Victoria and posted to The Secretary ISG at the above address. Enquires may be made to Yvonne Izatt  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Genealogy Links

www.feefhs.org Federation of East European Family History Societies
www.cyndislist.com World database of genealogy links
www.genealogienetz.de/genealogy.html German Genealogy & more
www.naa.gov.au National Archives of Australia
www.prov.vic.gov.au Public Record Office Victoria
www.niederweisel.com/ “The Nieder-Weisel Story”
www.niederweiselmemorial.com/ The Nieder Weisel Memorial
www.Croatia-in-English.com Croatian genealogy
www.agfhs.org.uk/ Anglo German Family History Society (UK)
www.jewishgen.org/databases/ JewishGen Databases  

Countries being researched by members:

AMERICA
AUSTRIA
BELGIUM
CANADA
CHANNEL ISLES
CHINA
CROATIA
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
DENMARK
EAST PRUSSIA
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
HUNGARY
ITALY
LATVIA
MALTA
MAURITIUS
NETHERLANDS
NORWAY
POLAND
PRUSSIA
ROMANIA
RUSSIA
SCHLESWIG / HOLSTEIN
SILESIA
SLOVENIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
WEST INDIES
YUGOSLAVIA

Member Societies

Full list of member societies and their details

Application form

Any company, institution, society or association which was formed to promote and participate in the study and research of genealogy, family or local history, heraldry and allied subjects is eligible to apply for Member Society membership of the Society. Applications for admission as a Member Society must be on the appropriate form, available from the Society, and be accompanied by the appropriate fees.

Benefits

• Receive Ancestor quarterly
• Receive Bookshop Bulletin, with details of new items
• Special rates for Volunteer and Asset Insurance
• 10% discount on Bookstall purchases (except items marked no discount)
• Annual meeting of Member Societies
• Activity reports published in Ancestor free of charge (at the discretion of the Editor)
• Non transferable membership card for one nominated representative.
• Opportunity to participate in a group public liability insurance scheme
• Listing on our web site
• Listing in Ancestor our quarterly journal

Society representative

• The nominated representative of the society:
• Can attend GSV AGM and vote on behalf of the group
• Can research on behalf of the group using GSV Library services
• Has access to the 'members only area' of the website on behalf of the group
• If they are already a member of the GSV they can suspend their membership during their time as a representative (they will not receive a personal copy of Ancestor).

Meetings

Quarterly 2nd Saturday February, May, August and November at 1.00pm.

The venue for the Quarterly meetings is: the Genealogical Society of Victoria

Meeting room Level B1 257 Collins Street Melbourne.

Feb 11 2012– Emigration schemes out of Ireland in the 19th Century
         Beryl O’Gorman

May 12 2012– Migrant shelters of the Nineteenth Century in Britain and Victoria
               Keith Pescod

August 11 2012– Liz will speak on her research for her new book, The Irish Servant Girl and
      the Welsh Miner
      Dr Elizabeth Murphy

AGM

November 10 2012- Re-enactment film – 3rd in the series – The Wake

Contact details

Postal Address: Level B1 257 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000  AUSTRALIA

Tel 03 9662 4455 Fax 03 9663 0841

Email select Irish Ancestry Group

Committee

Chairperson: Beryl O'Gorman Ph 9432 2343

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Deputy Chairperson:   Jeanette Bakker Ph 9351 0206

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Treasurer: Gwen HARDINGHAM

Secretary Correspondence: Pauline McINTYRE Tel (03) 9830 4360

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Secretary Membership: Yvonne Grant Ph 9435 9858 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Committee: Ita COLLARD

Committee: Gwen FURRER

Committee: Patricia MALONI

Committee: Virgil GILL

Committee: Maureen Doyle

Committee:

Aims and Objectives of the group

To foster the study of Irish History as it related to Irish Immigration, particularly in relation to Australia.

To assist and encourage the study of Irish Family History.

To hold quarterly meetings of the Group's members at which . . .
a) Local or visiting guest speakers may present subjects.
b) Members participate in group discussions

To produce a quarterly newsletter "BLARNEY"

To produce a Subscriber's Irish Interest List when required.

To maintain liaison with Irish genealogy Groups.

To present seminars and conferences

To purchase suitable Irish Research media for inclusion in the GSV Library.

To sell an Irish Research starters kit

To distribute a newsletter titled Blarney.

Membership

Application form

Research

Research information. Civil Index for Irish BDM's 1864 - 1920.

Church of Ireland Marriage Index 1845 - 1863.

Index to Church of Ireland Diocesan Marriage Licences. ( See GSV Library Catalogue)

Guidance through the Griffith Valuation, Tithes and other Irish records held in the GSV library, together with what can be obtained through the LDS Family History films and the Internet, is available with a research volunteer from the IAG.

Contact the Research department for information of a time when a research volunteer is on duty in the library.

Other research services for members and non members are listed under Research information.

Newsletter

Quarterly "BLARNEY"

Blarney Editors:  Beryl O'GORMAN Tel (03) 943 22343 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Newsletter Subscription: $8.80 per year

Copies may be obtained by Application to the Secretary of the IAG

Any person can subscribe to the IAG Newsletter

Scottish Ancestry Group

Scottish Family History Seminar

Saturday 30 June 2012

10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Scottish Housing through the Ages

To be held in the GSV Meeting Room

Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne

This will be an educational seminar on Scottish housing from medieval times down to 1900

Presentations from a number of speakers will include:

•  Medieval and early modern Scottish housing

From wattle and daub, roof trees, thatch and other materials near at hand to stone, timber-frames and shingles, from duns and crannogs to summer shielings, from cottouns and  farmtouns to apartment living in the burghs, learn about the housing of the lower and middle strata of Scottish society.

•  Scottish Domestic Architecture 1600-1900

From timber-frames to mortared masonry, from turf, shingles and thatch to slates and tiles, from dirt and dung to carpets and linoleum, from solars to dormers, from forestairs to grand stairs, explore the changes in Scottish housing of the lower and middle tiers of Scottish society.

• The nobility and landed proprietors

From castles, towers and bastle houses to the manor house, from spartan fortification to style, taste and creature comfort, from barrel-vaulted ceilings to proportion, stucco and the architectural orders, from rubble-filled and coursed rubble walls to quoining, ashlar blocks and pointed walls, gain an insight into the residences of the Scottish elite.

• Resources in the GSV Library and on the Internet

Tap into some of the resources that are available in the GSV Library and on the internet that describe the housing and living conditions of the Scottish population, by time, by place and according to economic status.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Payment is required with bookings,

through the GSV Reception desk. Cost is $30 for GSV and/or Scottish Ancestry

Group members.  (Note: this seminar is not open to non-members).

Tea/Coffee/Biscuits served from 9.30am

Next Meeting

Our next Group meeting will be on Saturday 16th June 2012 at 1.00 pm in the GSV meeting room. Our guest speaker will be John Blackwood on “Separation and Divorce in Scotland 17th to 19th Centuries”.

Background

The Scottish Ancestry Group was founded in March 1990 by a group of GSV members with a common interest in their Scottish heritage. In May 1991, the group was formally adopted as a Service Group of The Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc.

Meetings

Four meetings are held each year. These are on the third Saturday of March, June & September, and the fourth Saturday in November.

All GSV members and all Thistle subscribers are welcome at the four meetings.
Visitors, i.e. non GSV members, are also welcome.
 

Scottish Ancestry Group Committee 2011-2012

Chairperson  -  Malcolm G. Horsburgh

Membership Secretary  - John Blackwood

Editor -  Joy Roy

Treasurer  - Carlene Catramados

Aims

• To promote research into Scottish family history
• To publish a quarterly newsletter "Thistle" containing information relevant to the practice of research into Scottish family history
• To hold quarterly meetings and such workshops as are required from time to time
• To collect and donate research materials relevant to Scottish family history to the GSV Library
• To exchange newsletters with like groups in Victoria
• To undertake indexing and such other projects that will enhance research into Scottish family history
• To maintain a register of members' interests so as to enable correspondence on matters of mutual interest between members

Who may join?

Anyone may join the Scottish Ancestry Group on payment of the annual membership fee.

GSV members may attend the Scottish Ancestry Group quarterly meetings at no charge, but unless they are also financial members of the Scottish Ancestry Group, they may not hold office in the Scottish Ancestry Group or vote at the annual election of Scottish Ancestry Group office bearers.

Members who are not GSV members may not hold office in the Scottish Ancestry Group.

Where a Scottish Ancestry Group activity involves the use of the GSV Library, any member who is not a GSV member will be required to pay the GSV Library Visitor's Fee.

How to Join

The annual membership fee is $11.00 (including GST), for any number of people at the same address

The membership fee year is from 1st September until 30th August the following year, and there is a pro rata fee if you join any time during the year

Complete the application form and send it with your remittance to the address as shown. Note that any cheques and/or money orders must be made payable to The Genealogical Society of Victoria.

Application forms may also be processed in person at the GSV Reception during normal business hours, or you can bring them to the next Scottish Ancestry Group meeting.

Scottish Ancestry Group
C/o GSV
Level B1 257 Collins Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000.

Beginner's Workshops

The Scottish Ancestry Group offers new members, as well as those stuck in their research, a "hands-on" class where you can learn the basic steps to Scottish Family History research plus how to locate all the Scottish resources in the GSV Library. Class numbers are small so that each participant can be given individual attention by experienced genealogists.

Workshop places must be pre-booked, and new members can register their interest on the Application form. Spare places on up-coming Workshops will be advertised in Thistle.

Other services

Conferences and Seminars: From time to time, conferences, seminars, and other sessions separate from the normal meeting schedule will be held to enable a broad range of information to be disseminated. These events will be advertised in Thistle and Ancestor.

Members' Research Directory: The 2006 directory can be purchased through the Society bookshop for $5.50 (incl GST), plus $1.50 postage and packaging if required. Conference papers for the 2006 and 2011 Australasian Scottish Genealogy Conference can be purchased through the GSV Bookshop

Library Donation Fund: One of the aims of the Scottish Ancestry Group is to donate material relevant to Scottish Family History research to the GSV Library.

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. All cheques and money orders need to be made out to "The Genealogical Society of Victoria". Make sure you clearly nominate that your payment is a donation to the Scottish Ancestry Group Library Donation Fund.

Mailing Address
Scottish Ancestry Group
c/o GSV
Level B1 257 Collins Street
Melbourne 3000 Victoria
Australia