GSV Blog

Welcome to the GSV Blog

Welcome to Family History Matters, the blog of the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV). Here you'll find news and reports on GSV activities, along with articles of interest about family history and genealogy. We hope it inspires you to find and tell your own family stories!

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Please note:

  • Authors will be credited and consulted about any proposed editing.
  • Publication is at the editors' discretion.
  • Submissions should be original work, and the author must have obtained all necessary permissions and copyright approvals.
  • The views expressed in posts are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the GSV.

Generally, the GSV's Style Guide for its journal Ancestor applies (see Guidelines for Authors on our website), though our blog aims for a briefer, more relaxed style.

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The Editors
Family History Matters at GSV

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Did your ancestor serve in WWI or WWII? Perhaps they fought in the Boer War, or served with a British or other overseas regiment? Military records can reveal… Read more
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Did your ancestors arrive in Australia during the excitement of the gold rush? Did they strike it rich or struggle? Or did they make their living supplying or… Read more
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What can the first land sales of Melbourne tell us about the city's origins—and the people who seized the opportunity to shape its future? Join us on… Read more
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Have you got a family history story waiting to be told? You’ve done the research. You’ve jotted down the details. You may even have solved a long-standing… Read more
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Who in your family has the stories you've always meant to record? What memories could be lost if they're never captured? Every family has memories that can't… Read more
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Perhaps they brought a book, a portrait, a piece of jewellery? These precious objects can reveal fascinating stories about the people who carried them - about… Read more
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Did your ancestors play sport? Perhaps they were a champion cricketer, a keen footballer, a prize-winning cyclist, or simply a valued member of the local bowls… Read more
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AFFHO Family History Month celebrates the remarkable lives of ordinary people whose stories have shaped families, communities and nations. Every family tree… Read more
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Join us for another fascinating presentation direct from Wales. Nigel Hughes returns and will explore the profound influence of the Welsh Bible on the nation's… Read more
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Do you find land records confusing? Have you ever come across references to grants, selections or leases in your family history and placed them in the "too… Read more