Family History Matters 
 The blog of the GSV 

Welcome to the GSV Blog

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the Genealogical Society of Victoria currently stands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, their Elders past and present, and those young people destined to become leaders.

At this Blog - Family History Matters - you can find news and reports of the activities of the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) and articles of interest about family history and genealogy. 

Members can keep in touch and visitors can discover what the GSV offers.

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What's stopping you writing your family stories?
A GSV member was recently walking along the waterfront at Mumbles (Wales) and recognised another Australian couple by their AFL gear (all sad Bombers… Read more
(Some of) Your Questions answered
In our recent survey, a number of questions / issues were raised in the ‘suggestion’ box.  With such a large response to the survey, and so many different… Read more
‘Saoghal Mòr Farsaing’ - Outer Hebrides Emigration Conference
We are excited that a few members of the GSV Scottish Discussion Circle are joining a number of international speakers to present at the upcoming Outer… Read more
Have you discovered the Ryerson index yet?
I was lucky enough to meet and volunteer with Joyce Ryerson when living in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Living until the age of 95 years young, Joyce was… Read more
The new GSV Writing Family Stories course
Did you wonder why we didn’t ask much about interest in writing your family history in the recent survey? Well this is why. A small dedicated team of GSV… Read more
State to State (and beyond) series - New Zealand
We’ve ‘travelled’ to South Australia and New South Wales in our State to State series so far. If you weren’t able to attend these, you can find them as… Read more
The GSV Writing Prize - last days!
We all know writers LOVE a deadline! This is it! You only have until 4pm on Friday 22 August 2025 to get your entries in for the 2025 GSV Writing Prize.… Read more
Introduction to Scandinavian research
The International Settlers Group (ISG) has a special guest speaker at their next meeting on Saturday 16 August at 1pm.  GSV member, Bronwyn Paschalidis,… Read more
August is Family History Month
Family History Month is an initiative of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations (AFFHO). Each year AFFHO promotes events relating to… Read more
The GSV Writing Prize - get your entries in!
We know there are some great stories out there just begging to be told.  Who has become your favourite ancestor? What is the most exciting / tragic /… Read more

Last updated on by Tom O'DEA