It’s almost here! Will I see you there?
The GSV Australian Family History: Research Strategies & Resources course begins this Saturday. The second session follows on the next Thursday.
I’m really looking forward to it. I’m a fairly experienced researcher but recognise I have gaps in my knowledge. I’m looking forward to picking the brains of those more experienced than I am. I’m also looking forward to getting more background and understanding for some of the stories I am writing about my Australian ancestors.
The first session is a full day seminar on Saturday 21 March from 9am to 4.30pm. It is a hybrid seminar with the opportunity to attend in person at the Library at the Dock, or in the comfort of your own home.
We have great speakers lined up and plenty of time for Q&A and catching up with fellow researchers. Quite a bit of this seminar will cover First Nations people, a topic that was strongly requested in our survey last year. If you’re like me you have very little understanding how our squatting/settling ancestors impacted the local indigenous people.
The second session is an afternoon zoom class all about convict research. Thursday 26 March at 1.30pm. Everything you ever wanted to know about convict resources and even some things that you didn’t know you needed to know! There are a number of little known resources available online or in repositories around Australia. You will be guided as to how to access them.
You can sign up for all nine sessions, or individual seminar and/or zoom sessions. Check the What’s On>Events page of the GSV website. Be sure to log in first to get the special member price.
This is open to non-members too but the price is higher - what a great excuse to join the GSV!
You can join and immediately get the member’s discount by phoning our office between 10am and 4pm on Tue - Fri on 03 9662 4455.
Any questions, email Michael on austresearch@gsv.org.au
Jackie van Bergen