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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We welcome short articles for possible publication on the blog. Submissions can be sent to the Blog Editor at blog@gsv.org.au for consideration.

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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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
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Guest speaker Dr Ian D Clark Understanding the places and circumstances in which our ancestors lived is just as important as knowing their names. Join us for… Read more
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Last year, Valerie Britton Wilson captivated us with her remarkable family history story. Her father met her mother while on leave from the Chindits in Bombay… Read more
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Each in-person session begins with an introductory talk on researching the theme of the day including what is available in our collection. Participants will… Read more
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Every family historian has a story that deserves to be told. Did an ancestor overcome extraordinary hardship? Have you solved a long-standing family mystery… Read more
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Get your tartan out and celebrate all things Scottish with the GSV in July. GSV Scottish Library Discovery Day: Tuesday 30 June: your choice of two sessions… Read more
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The Genealogical Society of Victoria is much more than a library or a website. It is a community built by people who share a passion for family history and the… Read more
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Join us for an essential session on navigating and interpreting the records that form the backbone of family history. Presenters Dr. Elizabeth Hartnell-Young (… Read more
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The Genealogical Society of Victoria thrives on curiosity, generosity and shared discoveries. Every new member adds another story, another discovery, another… Read more