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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Many GSV members will have ancestors who belonged to Friendly Societies which flourished in Victoria from the 1860s onwards. For most of these, a small weekly… Read more
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You’ve found your ancestors in the records, but what else can you discover about their lives? How can you place them in their historical context, uncover the… Read more
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Or perhaps you've already tried and wondered: Am I asking the right questions?  How do I keep the conversation going?  Is there a better /… Read more
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Britain’s involvement in the slave trade was extensive, complex and long-lasting. But what does this history have to do with family historians researching… Read more
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As part of Seniors Month, this meeting of the British India Discussion Circle is free and open to non-members. Members are encouraged to bring a friend.… Read more
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Could one of them be an ancestor of yours? Western Australia has hundreds of places where communities once flourished but have now disappeared or almost… Read more
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You asked for experts in Victorian school records — and we’ve got them! School records can provide fascinating glimpses into your ancestors’ childhoods and… Read more
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It’s Seniors Month and you don’t have to be a senior to attend! We have a number of events (all on Zoom) that are open to the public during October.… Read more
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How can a film maker help us understand the lives of our Welsh ancestors? Join us on Thursday, October 1, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm and meet Anthony Hontoir, film… Read more
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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