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GSV Events – January 2024 Update

Rodney VAN COOTEN
Expiry Date
06 July, 2024
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The new year has arrived and we have a number of Zoom events to start the year. All events are open to all GSV Members. Login to the member’s Section, follow the links to the ‘All Events’ tab, select an event and register to obtain the Zoom invitation.

GSV Library

GSV Library Open
Saturday 13 January – 10.00 to 16.00

For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on the preceding Friday. You can make your reservation by reaching out to us via phone at +61 3 9662 4455 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) or through email at gsv@gsv.org.au.

 

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Family History Tips & Tools & The Good Oil
24 January – 10.30 to 12.00

Sources and Citations
We are combining both meetings this month to examine the common topic of sources of information that we discover when researching our families. We will explore the various types of sources and how best to evaluate and cite them for record-keeping or publication purposes. There will be time to discuss examples and your queries.

 

Bridge

London & South-east Counties Discussion Circle
25 January – 10.30 to 12.00

Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
At the January and February meetings we will discuss the resources available to assist with family history research in the counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We will also hear from members who are researching ancestors who lived in these counties.

 

Beach

Victoria & Tasmania Discussion Circle
26 January – 10.30 to 12.00

On the beach – a great Australian tradition
Share a photo (or two) of your ancestors on the beach and talk a little about them.
Who are they? Can we guess where they are?

 

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New & Existing Member Orientation:
Discovering the GSV and Our Resources

29 January – 10.30 to 12.00

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.
This session will examine who we are, how we help each other with our research, what resources we hold and how best to access those resources from home and at the Research & Education Centre.

 

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