BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2594_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:DNA Genetic Genealogy Study Group X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Convene
r: \;Maureen Trotter. \;T
his discussion circle \;has been started for i
ntermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. I
t is a self help group for people who are familiar
with DNA terminology and available software tools
\, and who would like to work in a small study gro
up where participants meet to continue to hone the
ir skills in genetic genealogy.
\n
\n P
articipants will have completed the GSV DNA for be
ginners classes or have a similar knowledge base.<
br />\n
\n The study group will meet on the
Internet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the mont
h.
\n Maximum attendees of 30 \;per meeti
ng.
\n
\n For GSV members only. Fre
e of charge. Please log in to register with our fr
iendly group. Bookings are essential. \;
 \;
DESCRIPTION:Convener: Maureen Trotter. This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced gene tic genealogy users. It is a self help group for p eople who are familiar with DNA terminology and av ailable software tools\, and who would like to wor k in a small study group where participants meet t o continue to hone their skills in genetic genealo gy.\n \n \n \n Participants will have completed th e GSV DNA for beginners classes or have a similar knowledge base.\n \n \n \n The study group will me et on the Internet via Zoom on the first Tuesday o f the month.\n \n Maximum attendees of 30 per meet ing.\n \n \n \n For GSV members only. Free of char ge. Please log in to register with our friendly gr oup. Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240402T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240402T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240402T120000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Day light Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2595_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:GSV Writers Discussion Circle X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The GSV \;Writers Circle is a discussion group that offers ongoing support  \;for \;writers of family history. Our Circle encourages and helps its members to write their fa mily histories\, especially those embarking on the ir writing journey..
\n \nMore informatio n on the Writers Circle can be found at https://www.g sv.org.au/gsv-writers-circle
\n \n \;
DESCRIPTION:The GSV Writers Circle is a discussion group that offers ongoing support for writers of family histo ry. Our Circle encourages and helps its members to write their family histories\, especially those e mbarking on their writing journey..\n \n \n \n If you're new to our Circle\, we strongly recommend t hat you get on the mailing list at least a week be fore the meeting to participate in pre-work. Conta ct the Convener email: gsvwriters@gsv.org.au (mail to:gsvwriters@gsv.org.au) to be added to the maili ng list.\n \n \n \n For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register.\n \n \n \n More information on the Writers Circle can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/gsv-writers-circle\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240403T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240403T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240403T143000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Day light Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2578_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:DNA for Family Historians - Understanding DNA Matc hes (Session 2 of 10) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o
nline via Zoom.
\n
\n
< strong>Note: A recording of this session will be replayed on Monday\, April 15\, 2024 from 7:30 pm and can be viewed by using the Zoom link p rovided for this session.
\n \n < p>Fee: Each session must be booked separately -  \;Bookings are required \;and can
be made online via the Register Now link. You wil
l receive an email with the Zoom link.
\n  \;
For April\, members will present a short talk with the title '\;My Ancestor was a .... (insert occupation here). \;The present ation could be anywhere from one to five minutes - a short talk\, with or without screenshares\, or a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation. \;
\n \nDo you have ancestors in the north of England? We are an enthusiastic group that meets to discuss r esearch and share interests in the north \;of England\, covering the \;historical counties&n bsp\;of Northumberland\, Westmorland\, Durham\, Yo rkshire\, Lancashire\, and Cumberland as well as t he Isle of Man. \; We meet bi-monthly on the s econd Tuesday from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm.
\n \nFor GSV members onl
y. \;Free of charge.
\n Please log
in to register.
Convene r: Jenny Redman. Held via Zoom.
\n \nWe wil l be discussing researching your ancestors in the counties that make up the \;Midlands \;of England: Shropshire\, Herefordshire\, Worcestershi re\, Warwickshire\, Staffordshire\, Derbyshire\, L eicestershire\, Northamptonshire\, Rutland\, Notti nghamshire\, Lincolnshire.
\n \nFor GSV me
mbers only. Free of charge. Please log in t
o register.
\n The Zoom link will be in the e
mail.
Calling all GSV members delving i nto their family history within the picturesque So uth West counties of Bristol\, Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, Gloucestershire\, Somerset\, and Wiltshir e. Join us in the South West England Research & \; Discussion Circle (SWERD) for illuminating disc ussions and insights. Explore your ancestry in the historic and captivating landscapes of South West England with SWERD.
\n \nFor additional deta ils about this Discussion Circle\, please visit&nb sp\;https://www.gsv.org.au/south-west-england-resear ch-discussion-circle-swerd
\n \nFor GSV members only. Free of cha
rge. Maximum 97 \;attendees.
\n Please lo
g in to register.
The GSV is a leading Australian f amily history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the stu dy of genealogy.
\n \nThis session will examine who we are\, how we help each other with our research\, w hat resources we hold and how best to access those resources from home and at the Research &\; Ed ucation Centre.
\n \nThe meeting is designed to inform both new and existing Members and will be held onl ine via Zoom. Your host\, David Down\, will demons trate how to access our online resources and will answer any questions.
\n \nFree. \;Members only.  \;
Please log in to register.<
/p>
DESCRIPTION:The GSV is a leading Australian family history soc
iety and exists to assist Members in tracing their
ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.\
n \n \n \n This session will examine who we are\,
how we help each other with our research\, what re
sources we hold and how best to access those resou
rces from home and at the Research & Education Cen
tre.\n \n \n \n The meeting is designed to inform
both new and existing Members and will be held onl
ine via Zoom. Your host\, David Down\, will demons
trate how to access our online resources and will
answer any questions.\n \n \n \n Free. Members onl
y. Please log in to register.\n \n
CATEGORIES:Orientation
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T093000
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T103000
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta
ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n
URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2599
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2593_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au
SUMMARY:GSV Library Open this Saturday - Booking Required
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The GSV library will be open this Saturday\, April 13\, 2024\, welcoming you from 1 0:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit\ , please remember that advance booking is essentia l. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on the preceding Friday. You can make your reserv ation by reaching out to us via phone at (03) 9662 4455 (Monday to Friday\, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) or t hrough email at gsv@gsv.org.au.
\ n \nOpen Saturdays wil
l be the 2nd Saturday of the month exce
pt for March and June when we will open on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We look forward
to assisting you with your research needs on this
Saturday and during our upcoming open Saturdays.<
/span>
This cl ass is being presented on Zoom. \;
\n \nMethodology and resources. A planned approach to
starting your family history. Searching\, recordin
g\, staying on track\, avoiding the pitfalls ... t
here is much to learn from our experienced researc
hers. We highly recommend this session.
\n To
pics will include:
GSV members only. \;Please l og in to register.
DESCRIPTION:This class is being presented on Zoom. \n \n \n \n Methodology and resources. A planned approach to starting your family history. Searching\, recordin g\, staying on track\, avoiding the pitfalls ... t here is much to learn from our experienced researc hers. We highly recommend this session.\n \n Topic s will include:\n \n \n \n \n Collecting and reco rding information\n Births\, Death & Marriages\n Cemeteries\n Wills & Probate\n Passenger & Natu ralisation records\n Occupation & residential rec ords\n Newspapers\n \n \n GSV members only. Pleas e log in to register.\n \n CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T104500 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T104500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T114500 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2600 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2601_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:British India Discussion Circle X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The British India Discussion Circ le is for GSV members researching their family his tory in India between 1599 and Independence in 194 7.
\n \nAt the next meeting\, one of our members is goi ng to tell us about his research in uncovering the story of his missionary forebears in Southern Ind ia. \; Then Janine is going to share with us t he story\, often neglected\, of what life in India was like for the women who were &ldquo\;the wives of the Raj&rdquo\; &ndash\; raising children\, ov erseeing the kitchen and their social life. \; Do join us! \; And there will be time to shar e issues\, triumphs and brickwalls in our research : picking the brains of the group! \; Don&rsqu o\;t forget to register for this zoom session\, 73 0 &ndash\; 9.00 pm on Tuesday\, 16th Ap ril. \;
\n \nFor GSV members only. Free of charge.
\n \nAim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors'\; connections to\, and lives in\, British India\, including those wh o worked within the Home Establishment.
\n \nThe GSV is a leading Australian f amily history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the stu dy of genealogy.
\n \nThis session will examine who we are\, how we help each other with our research\, w hat resources we hold and how best to access those resources from home and at the Research &\; Ed ucation Centre.
\n \nThe meeting is designed to inform both new and existing Members and will be held onl ine via Zoom. Your host\, David Down\, will demons trate how to access our online resources and will answer any questions.
\n \nFree. \;Members only.  \;
Please log in to register.<
/p>
DESCRIPTION:The GSV is a leading Australian family history soc
iety and exists to assist Members in tracing their
ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.\
n \n \n \n This session will examine who we are\,
how we help each other with our research\, what re
sources we hold and how best to access those resou
rces from home and at the Research & Education Cen
tre.\n \n \n \n The meeting is designed to inform
both new and existing Members and will be held onl
ine via Zoom. Your host\, David Down\, will demons
trate how to access our online resources and will
answer any questions.\n \n \n \n Free. Members onl
y. Please log in to register.\n \n
CATEGORIES:Orientation
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T193000
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T203000
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta
ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n
URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2602
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2603_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au
SUMMARY:The Good Oil Discussion Circle
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Convene r: \;David Down. Presented via Zoom.
\n \nThe Good Oil sessions \;are designed to ena
ble members to ask questions and to share their id
eas\, tips and tricks about a wide range of subjec
ts relating to family history research. \;
\n
\n The session is open to all members.
Please join in and hear what others are doing.
For GSV members only. Free of char ge. Please log in to register. Bo okings are essential. \;
DESCRIPTION:Convener: David Down. Presented via Zoom.\n \n \n \n The Good Oil sessions are designed to enable me mbers to ask questions and to share their ideas\, tips and tricks about a wide range of subjects rel ating to family history research. \n \n \n \n The session is open to all members. Please join in and hear what others are doing.\n \n \n \n For GSV me mbers only. Free of charge. Please log in to regis ter. Bookings are essential. \n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240419T133000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240419T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240419T150000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2579_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:DNA for Family Historians - Using DNA to identify ancestors and relatives (Session 3 of 10) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">Your DNA matches are the ke y to using DNA in your family history.  \;This presentation demonstrates the main strategies to work out how you are connected to your DNA matches \, to identify ancestors and extend your family tr ee.  \;The focus is on Ancestry\, but the stra tegies are relevant no matter with which company y ou have tested.
\n \nNote: A recording of this session will be replayed on Monday\, Apri l 29\, 2024 from 7:30 pm and can be viewed by usin g the Zoom link provided for this session.< /span>
\n \nFee: Each session must be bo
oked separately - \;
\n  \;  \;
 \;  \;  \;
Bookings are requi
red \;and can be made online via the Register
Now link. You will receive an email with the Zoom
link.
\n  \;
Our Tips &\; Tools
forum examines the sources of family history info
rmation and explores how to use them more effectiv
ely.
Join us in th e Circle for a lively exchange of ideas and insigh ts\, all aimed at enhancing your family history re search.
\n \nConvenor: Rebecca Landy
Presenter: John Blackwood.
\n \nT
he ScotlandsPeople website\, www.s
cotlandspeople.gov.uk  \;"\;is the official Scottish Government site for sear
ching government records and archives. In this sit
e you have access to the statutory registers of bi
rths\, marriages and deaths\; census returns\; chu
rch records\; evaluation rolls\; and legal records
from Scotland'\;s courts of law"\;.\n These include indexes and images.
\n T
his \;class on the ScotlandsPeop
le website will explore what'\;s on the website
\, how to register as a user\, buy credits\, obtai
n certificates\, \;as well as \;advice on
researching the site.
Free. For GSV members only. Please l og in to register.
\n \nPlease
note that the GSV Library will be closed for the A
nzac Day public holiday on April 25\, 2024. The GS
V Library facilities with research assistance is o
pen Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm excludin
g public holidays and the Xmas/New Year holiday pe
riod.
\n  \;
The London and South-East Countie s Discussion Circle is for GSV Members who are res earching their family history in London \;and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire\, Oxfordshire\, \;Buckinghams hire\, Hertfordshire\, Essex\, Berkshire\, Middles ex\, Surrey\, Kent\, Hampshire\, and East and West Sussex.
\n \nAt our April meeting Members will have \;the opportunity to talk about their ancestors from th e South-East Counties who experienced WW1 or WW2 i n any \;way whatsoever. span>
\n \nThe Circle meets on th e fourth Thursday of each month\, 10.30 am to 12.0 0 pm\, unless otherwise stated.
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">More information a bout this Discussion Circle can be found at: https://www.gsv.org.au/lond on-south-east-counties-discussion-circle
\n \nThe \;Victoria and Tasmania D iscussion Circle is for GSV members researching th eir family history in these two States.
\n \nThis
meeting will take place on Zoom\, and registrants
will receive an email with the Zoom link.
\n
Convener: Jackie van Bergen and Janine Wood
\n The Circle meets on the fourth Friday of each m
onth\, 10.30 am to 12.00 pm\, unless otherwise sta
ted. \;
\n More information about this Di
scussion Circle can be found at
\n https://www.gsv.org.au/victoria-and-t
asmania-discussion-circle
For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register.
span>
\n  \;
 \; p> DESCRIPTION:The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in t hese two States.\n \n \n \n It’s ANZAC Day. Come a long and share your stories around a war theme: so ldiers\, nurses\, on the home front\, or from a ch ild’s perspective. \n \n \n \n This meeting will t ake place on Zoom\, and registrants will receive a n email with the Zoom link.\n \n Convener: Jackie van Bergen and Janine Wood\n \n The Circle meets o n the fourth Friday of each month\, 10.30 am to 12 .00 pm\, unless otherwise stated. \n \n More infor mation about this Discussion Circle can be found a t\n \n https://www.gsv.org.au/victoria-and-tasmani a-discussion-circle (https://www.gsv.org.au/victor ia-and-tasmania-discussion-circle)\n \n \n \n For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240425T193000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240425T210000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2609_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:GSV Writers Discussion Circle X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The GSV \;Writers Circle is a discussion group that offers ongoing support  \;for \;writers of family history. Our Circle encourages and helps its members to write their fa mily histories\, especially those embarking on the ir writing journey..
\n \nMore informatio n on the Writers Circle can be found at https://www.g sv.org.au/gsv-writers-circle
\n \n \;
DESCRIPTION:The GSV Writers Circle is a discussion group that offers ongoing support for writers of family histo ry. Our Circle encourages and helps its members to write their family histories\, especially those e mbarking on their writing journey..\n \n \n \n If you're new to our Circle\, we strongly recommend t hat you get on the mailing list at least a week be fore the meeting to participate in pre-work. Conta ct the Convener email: gsvwriters@gsv.org.au (mail to:gsvwriters@gsv.org.au) to be added to the maili ng list.\n \n \n \n For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register.\n \n \n \n More information on the Writers Circle can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/gsv-writers-circle\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T143000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2609 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2608_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:Early English Discussion Circle X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Where can you go from here? What o ther sources can be used?
\n \nThis circle will cover all Engl ish counties and will introduce you to a range of less well-known record sources. All members are we lcome.
\n \nPr esented via Zoom. Please log in to register. You w ill receive an email with the Zoom link.
\n \n
\n  \;
Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">Learn how to get full value from your Ancestry DNA test result. Learn about l inking your DNA to your tree\, managing multiple t ests\, and changing DNA settings.  \;Learn how to search and filter matches\, and most important ly\, how to colour-code your matches to align with branches of your family tree.  \;
\n \nFee: Each session mus
t be booked separately - \;
\n  \; &n
bsp\;  \;  \;  \;$10 GSV members. $25 non-members. Max
imum 95 \;participants.
Bookin
gs are required \;and can be made online via t
he Register Now link. You will receive an email wi
th the Zoom link.
\n  \;
Convene
r: \;Maureen Trotter. \;T
his discussion circle \;has been started for i
ntermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. I
t is a self help group for people who are familiar
with DNA terminology and available software tools
\, and who would like to work in a small study gro
up where participants meet to continue to hone the
ir skills in genetic genealogy.
\n
\n P
articipants will have completed the GSV DNA for be
ginners classes or have a similar knowledge base.<
br />\n
\n The study group will meet on the
Internet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the mont
h.
\n Maximum attendees of 30 \;per meeti
ng.
\n
\n For GSV members only. Fre
e of charge. Please log in to register with our fr
iendly group. Bookings are essential. \;
 \;
DESCRIPTION:Convener: Maureen Trotter. This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced gene tic genealogy users. It is a self help group for p eople who are familiar with DNA terminology and av ailable software tools\, and who would like to wor k in a small study group where participants meet t o continue to hone their skills in genetic genealo gy.\n \n \n \n Participants will have completed th e GSV DNA for beginners classes or have a similar knowledge base.\n \n \n \n The study group will me et on the Internet via Zoom on the first Tuesday o f the month.\n \n Maximum attendees of 30 per meet ing.\n \n \n \n For GSV members only. Free of char ge. Please log in to register with our friendly gr oup. Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T120000 LOCATION:Internet Australia Eastern Standard Time\n Melbour ne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2611 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2612_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:New & Existing Member Orientation: Discovering the GSV and our Resources X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The GSV is a leading Australian f amily history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the stu dy of genealogy.
\n \nThis session will examine who we are\, how we help each other with our research\, w hat resources we hold and how best to access those resources from home and at the Research &\; Ed ucation Centre.
\n \nThe meeting is designed to inform both new and existing Members and will be held onl ine via Zoom. Your host\, David Down\, will demons trate how to access our online resources and will answer any questions.
\n \nFree. \;Members only.  \;
Please log in to register.<
/p>
DESCRIPTION:The GSV is a leading Australian family history soc
iety and exists to assist Members in tracing their
ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.\
n \n \n \n This session will examine who we are\,
how we help each other with our research\, what re
sources we hold and how best to access those resou
rces from home and at the Research & Education Cen
tre.\n \n \n \n The meeting is designed to inform
both new and existing Members and will be held onl
ine via Zoom. Your host\, David Down\, will demons
trate how to access our online resources and will
answer any questions.\n \n \n \n Free. Members onl
y. Please log in to register.\n \n
CATEGORIES:Orientation
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T103000
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T113000
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta
ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n
URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2613_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au
SUMMARY:England & Wales Discussion Circle
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The meetings of England &\; Wales Circle will f ocus on topics that are pertinent to the whole of England and Wales. This \;includes topics such as poor laws\, workhouses\, education\, census re cords\, health\, political and social conditions.& nbsp\; span>
\n \nFor GSV Members o
nly.
Please log in to regis ter.
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Cir cle\n \n \n \n The meetings of England & Wales Cir cle will focus on topics that are pertinent to the whole of England and Wales. This includes topics such as poor laws\, workhouses\, education\, censu s records\, health\, political and social conditio ns. \n \n \n \n For GSV Members only.\n \n \n \n Please log in to register.\n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T133000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T150000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2613 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2614_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:GSV Library Open this Saturday - Booking Required X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The GSV library will be open this Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\, welcoming you from 10: 00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit\, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon o n the preceding Friday. You can make your reservat ion by reaching out to us via phone at (03) 9662 4 455 (Monday to Friday\, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) or thr ough email at gsv@gsv.org.au.
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">Open Saturdays will be the 2nd Saturday of the month except for March and June when we will open on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We look forward t o assisting you with your research needs on this S aturday and during our upcoming open Saturdays.
DESCRIPTION:The GSV library will be open this Saturday\, May 1 1\, 2024\, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit\, please remember t hat advance booking is essential. Ensure you reser ve your spot no later than noon on the preceding F riday. You can make your reservation by reaching o ut to us via phone at (03) 9662 4455 (Monday to Fr iday\, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) or through email at gsv @gsv.org.au.\n \n \n \n Open Saturdays will be the 2nd Saturday of the month except for March and Ju ne when we will open on the 3rd Saturday of the mo nth. We look forward to assisting you with your re search needs on this Saturday and during our upcom ing open Saturdays.\n \n CATEGORIES:Open Day CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T160000 LOCATION:Level 1\, 10 Queen Street\n Melbourne VIC 3000\n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2614 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2607_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:Irish Ancestry Discussion Circle X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n
Join our vibrant Irish Ancestry Discussion Circle with a focus on: \n \n
For GS
V members and public. Free of charge. | \n
More information about
the Irish Ancestry Group can be found at \;https://www.gsv.org.au/irish-ancestry
-discussion-circle
Discove r what the International Settlers Group has to off er:
\n \nResearch Assistance: Receive exper
t guidance for your genealogical research\, both i
n Australia and abroad.
\n Connection and Col
laboration: Forge valuable connections with fellow
members\, exchange ideas\, and engage in activiti
es together.
\n Library Insight: Receive dire
ction on the wealth of records housed in the Genea
logical Society of Victoria (GSV) library\, tailor
ed to your specific research needs.
\n Inform
ative Newsletter: Stay informed with our regularly
published newsletter\, featuring ISG activities\,
captivating articles\, and insightful reports.
\n Resource Exploration: Unlock the potential o
f genealogical records available within the ISG to
enhance your research.
\n For GSV members only.
Please log in to register.
Mor e information about the International Settlers can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/international-settlers-grou p-isgnon-british-research
\n \n \;
DESCRIPTION:Discover what the International Settlers Group has to offer:\n \n \n \n Research Assistance: Receive expert guidance for your genealogical research\, both in Australia and abroad.\n \n Connection and Collaboration: Forge valuable connections with fel low members\, exchange ideas\, and engage in activ ities together.\n \n Library Insight: Receive dire ction on the wealth of records housed in the Genea logical Society of Victoria (GSV) library\, tailor ed to your specific research needs.\n \n Informati ve Newsletter: Stay informed with our regularly pu blished newsletter\, featuring ISG activities\, ca ptivating articles\, and insightful reports.\n \n Resource Exploration: Unlock the potential of gene alogical records available within the ISG to enhan ce your research.\n \n For GSV members only. Pleas e log in to register.\n \n \n \n More information about the International Settlers can be found at h ttps://www.gsv.org.au/international-settlers-group -isgnon-british-research (https://jpn01.safelinks. protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsv. org.au%2Finternational-settlers-group-isgnon-briti sh-research&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cdba4d5ea6fb148999e0d 08dbd5204063%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C 1%7C0%7C638338106736874914%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d 8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1ha WwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LngoXUYiSo QcoIT%2FV7GHPXWj7QDzCjamH187ygiM2jM%3D&reserved=0) \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T130000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T150000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2581_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:DNA for Family Historians - Ways to group your mat ches (Session 5 of 10) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">Learn how to group your mat ches into related grandparent groups.  \;This session will explain methods such as the Leeds Met hod and Auto clusters.  \;These techniques wil l greatly increase your understanding of your DNA matches and help you use them to break down brick walls and find common ancestors. \;
\n \nFee: Each session mu
st be booked separately - \;
\n
 \;  \;  \;  
\;  \;$10 GS
V members. $25 non-members. Maximum 95 \;parti
cipants.
Bookings are required&nbs
p\;and can be made online via the Register Now lin
k. You will receive an email with the Zoom link.
span>
\n  \;
The Bri tish India Discussion Circle is for GSV members re searching their family history in India between 15 99 and Independence in 1947.
\n \nFor GSV members onl y. Free of charge.
\n \nAim: To unde rstand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors '\; connections to\, and lives in\, British Ind ia\, including those who worked within the Home Es tablishment.
\n \nMeetings will discuss the records available at the GSV and other organisati ons in Australia\, websites with relevant sources including The British Library\, FamilySearch\, Fin dmypast\, FIBIS and TNA.
\n \nMore informat ion about this Discussion Circle can be found at & nbsp\;https://www.gsv.org.au/britis h-india-discussion-circle \;
DESCRIPTION:The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV mem bers researching their family history in India bet ween 1599 and Independence in 1947.\n \n \n \n For GSV members only. Free of charge.\n \n \n \n Aim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our a ncestors' connections to\, and lives in\, British India\, including those who worked within the Home Establishment.\n \n \n \n Meetings will discuss t he records available at the GSV and other organisa tions in Australia\, websites with relevant source s including The British Library\, FamilySearch\, F indmypast\, FIBIS and TNA.\n \n \n \n More informa tion about this Discussion Circle can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/british-india-discussion-c ircle (https://www.gsv.org.au/british-india-discu ssion-circle)\n \n CATEGORIES:Discussion Circle CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T193000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T203000 LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2616 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2582_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au SUMMARY:DNA for Family Historians - Ancestry's ThruLines ( Session 6 of 10) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">The Ancestry ThruLines feat ure provides you with another way to view your mat ches and potentially identify new ancestors.   \;The presentation demonstrates how to use ThruLin es\, verify the suggestions and extend your family tree.  \;The session also introduces relation ship charts as a tool to help solve family mysteri es.
\n \nNote: A recording of this ses sion will be replayed on Monday\, June 10\, 2024 f rom 7:30 pm and can be viewed by using the Zoom li nk provided for this session.
\n \nFee:
Each session must be booked separately - \;
\n  \;  \
;  \;  \;  \;
font>$10 GSV members. $25 non-members. Maximum
95 \;participants.
Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">A greater number of cousin matches increases the chance of solving family mys teries and extending your family tree.  \;You can increase the number of your DNA matches by upl oading your DNA data to other sites.  \;Learn how to move your DNA to other sites\, find more ma tches\, and what to do with them.  \;The sessi on also provides practical advice on how to manage the ever-increasing number of matches you solve.< /span>
\n \nNote: A recording of this session will be replayed on Monday\, June 24\, 2024 from 7:30 pm and can be viewed by using the Zoom link p rovided for this session.
\n \n < p>Fee: Each session must be booked separately - \;Bookings are r
equired \;and can be made online via the Regis
ter Now link. You will receive an email with the Z
oom link.
\n  \;
Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">Chromosome browsers are a u seful tool to visualise your matching DNA segments and provide insight into your connection to match es.  \;This presentation will explore chromoso me browsers from several sites such as MyHeritage\ , Gedmatch and Family Tree DNA and show how they c an be used to better understand your DNA matches a nd use the chromosome browser data to solve myster y matches.
\n \nNote: A recording of t his session will be replayed on Monday\, July 8\, 2024 from 7:30 pm and can be viewed by using the Z oom link provided for this session.< /p>\n \n
Fee: Each session must be booked separately -&nbs
p\;
\n  \;
 \;  \;  \;  \;$10 GSV members. $25 non-members. M
aximum 95 \;participants.
Book
ings are required \;and can be made online via
the Register Now link. You will receive an email
with the Zoom link.
\n  \;<
/p>
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. \
n \n \n \n Chromosome browsers are a useful tool t
o visualise your matching DNA segments and provide
insight into your connection to matches. This pr
esentation will explore chromosome browsers from s
everal sites such as MyHeritage\, Gedmatch and Fam
ily Tree DNA and show how they can be used to bett
er understand your DNA matches and use the chromos
ome browser data to solve mystery matches.\n \n \n
\n Note: A recording of this session will be repl
ayed on Monday\, July 8\, 2024 from 7:30 pm and ca
n be viewed by using the Zoom link provided for th
is session.\n \n \n \n Fee: Each session must be b
ooked separately - \n \n $10 GSV members.
$25 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.\n \n \n
\n Bookings are required and can be made online v
ia the Register Now link. You will receive an emai
l with the Zoom link.\n \n \n \n
CATEGORIES:Course
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240701T110000
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240701T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240701T123000
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Internet\n Australian Eastern Sta
ndard Time\n Melbourne VIC \n Australia\n
URL:https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2584
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2585_16746dfa31781dbd8303c2fbc150f9a1@www.gsv.org.au
SUMMARY:DNA for Family Historians - Genetic Family Tree an
d DNA Painter: Part 1 of 2 (Session 9 of 10)
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-size:16px\;">Learn how to construct a ge netic family tree and how to use the site DNA Pain ter to understand your inheritance and DNA matches .  \;The session will introduce the free featu res of the online site DNA Painter and show you ho w to create a profile of the DNA you have inherite d from your various ancestors.  \;
\n \nFee: Each session mu
st be booked separately - \;
\n
 \;  \;  \;  
\;  \;$10 GS
V members. $25 non-members. Maximum 95 \;parti
cipants.
Bookings are required&nbs
p\;and can be made online via the Register Now lin
k. You will receive an email with the Zoom link.
span>
\n  \;
Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents o nline via Zoom. \;
\n \n< span style="font-family:Georgia\,serif\;">The session will explore ad ditional features and tools on DNA Painter availab le if you subscribe to this very useful site. &nbs p\;The session will consider how to use DNA Painte r to solve how mystery matches and look at some of the tools on DNA Painter including the Inferred S egment Generator &ndash\; a way to learn about and use the DNA you did not inherit.
\n \nNote: A recording of this session will be replaye d on Monday\, August 5\, 2024 from 7:30 pm and can be viewed by using the Zoom link provided for thi s session. \;
\n \n
\n
\n  \;