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Total number of events = 26

No. Event ID Event type Event title Event description When Member only event? Paid event? Register
1 2823 Discussion Circle Convicts and Transportation Discussion Circle

The Genealogical Society of Victoria and the Descendants of Convicts Group are delighted to announce their amalgamation. With a long history of association, this re-merger brings together the resources, volunteers and knowledge of both… Read More

22 May 2025
01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Yes No
2 2824 Discussion Circle Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle

Convenors: Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in these two States. This meeting will take place on Zoom, and registrants will… Read More

23 May 2025
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Yes No
3 2825 Discussion Circle England and Wales Discussion Circle (Evening)

Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Circle

The meetings of England & Wales Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent… Read More

27 May 2025
07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
Yes No
4 2826 Discussion Circle Family History Tips and Tools Circle

Convenor: Rebecca Landy

Researching Family History in New South Wales using resources held by the Society of Australian Genealogists

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28 May 2025
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Yes No
5 2830 Discussion Circle DNA Genetic Genealogy Study Group

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for people who are… Read More

03 Jun 2025
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yes No
6 2831 Discussion Circle GSV Writers Discussion Circle

Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing… Read More

04 Jun 2025
12:30 pm to 02:30 pm
Yes No
7 2832 Discussion Circle Welsh Research Discussion Circle

The Welsh Research Discussion Circle provides a chance for those tracing Welsh ancestry to share knowledge and experience and for those new to Welsh research to gain some hints. Members discuss what resources they have used, local… Read More

05 Jun 2025
07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
No
8 2804 Course Using DNA for Family History Course - Session 3

Session 3: Clustering DNA Matches

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and wish to learn some… Read More

11 Jun 2025
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yes
9 2833 Discussion Circle Midlands and East Anglia Discussion Circle

Convenor: Jenny Redman.

We will be discussing researching your ancestors in the counties that make up the Midlands of England: Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire,… Read More

11 Jun 2025
01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Yes No
10 2834 Discussion Circle Unlocking the Past: South West England Research & Discussion Circle (SWERD)

Calling all GSV members delving into their family history within the picturesque South West counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Join us in the South West England Research &… Read More

13 Jun 2025
01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Yes No
11 2844 Library Closed GSV Library Closed this Saturday

The GSV Library will be closed on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

However, we are pleased to inform you that the library will be open on the second Saturday of each month. To secure your visit, please… Read More

14 Jun 2025
10:00 am to 03:00 pm
No
12 2835 Discussion Circle Counties of Northern England Discussion Circle

Convenors: Barbara Beaumont, Peter Collins, and Brian Reid.

Do you have ancestors in the north of England? We are an enthusiastic group that meets to discuss research and share interests in the… Read More

17 Jun 2025
01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Yes No
13 2836 Discussion Circle British India Discussion Circle

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

Aim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors' connections to, and lives in,… Read More

17 Jun 2025
07:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Yes No
14 2837 Discussion Circle The Good Oil Discussion Circle

Convener: David Down. 

The Good Oil sessions are designed to enable members to ask questions and to share their ideas, tips and tricks about a wide range of subjects relating to family history research. 
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20 Jun 2025
07:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Yes No
15 2838 Orientation New and Existing Member Orientation: Discovering the GSV and our Resources

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… Read More

21 Jun 2025
09:00 am to 10:15 am
Yes No
16 2843 Library Research Day GSV Library Open this Saturday

The GSV library will be open this Saturday, June 21, 2025, 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 on… Read More

21 Jun 2025
10:00 am to 03:00 pm
No
17 2839 Class Researching Your Family History

This class is being presented on Zoom. 

Methodology and resources. A planned approach to starting your family history. Searching, recording, staying on track, avoiding the pitfalls ... there is much to learn from our experienced… Read More

21 Jun 2025
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Yes No
18 2840 Discussion Circle Scottish Discussion Circle

Our most recent info is available on the Scottish Discussion Circle Noticeboard.  The Circle meets 4 times a year in March, June, September and November on the 3rd Saturday afternoon to hear speakers, tell stories of Scottish history and… Read More

21 Jun 2025
01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
No
19 2841 Discussion Circle London and South-East Counties Discussion Circle

The London and South-East Counties Discussion Circle is for GSV Members who are researching their family history in London and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire,… Read More

26 Jun 2025
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Yes No
20 2842 Discussion Circle Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle

Convenors: Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in these two States. This meeting will take place on Zoom, and registrants will… Read More

27 Jun 2025
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Yes No
21 2805 Course Using DNA for Family History Course - Session 4

Session 4: Research Objectives and Tree Building

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have… Read More

09 Jul 2025
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yes
22 2819 Class Researching your Scottish Ancestry back from Victoria to Scotland

Researching your Scottish Ancestry back from Victoria to Scotland

The talk will outline the processes and resources available to research individuals from Victoria to their ancestors in Scotland
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18 Jul 2025
01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
No
23 2820 Special Event ScotlandsPeople Website - Online (Tartan Festival)

Presenter: John Blackwood.

The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  "is the official Scottish… Read More

21 Jul 2025
01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
No
24 2806 Course Using DNA for Family History Course - Session 5

Session 5: Confirming Your Tree and Solving Mysteries

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and… Read More

13 Aug 2025
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yes
25 2807 Course Using DNA for Family History Course - Session 6

Session 6: Digging Deeper

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with… Read More

10 Sep 2025
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yes
26 2808 Course Using DNA for Family History Course - Session 7

Session 7: Sharing Your Progress

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and wish to learn some… Read More

08 Oct 2025
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yes