International Settlers Discussion Circle

At our next ISG meeting in November we will be hearing a talk about Researching Chinese Australian Family History: A Beginner's Guide

Presented by Terry Young, President of the Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria (CAFHOV)

Terry Young spent the first year of his life in a Coburg market garden, where his father and grandfather both worked as market gardeners. His research into their lives sparked a deep interest in the history of Chinese Australians in Victoria, a hidden and often difficult story that many people don't know about.

Chinese Australian research comes with its own unique challenges. This talk offers practical guidance for beginners, including a demonstration of the CAFHOV Chinese Family History Research Guide and real examples from Terry's own family.

Topics covered:

• Chinese naming conventions
• A short history of Chinese migration to Australia
• Finding relevant National Archives of Australia (NAA) records
• Chinese graves in the Melbourne General Cemetery
• Searching for ancestors in China
• Using the new "Chindex" database to search for Chinese names
• An introduction to CAFHOV

More information: www.cafhov.com

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More information about the International Settlers can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/international-settlers-group-isgnon-british-research

For GSV members and non-members. Members please log in to register. Note, bookings open 3 months before the event.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.