FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
PURPOSE
The Family History Group of
the Society aims to promote local family history, especially in relation to
families residing or previously residing in
Benefits of joining the
Group are :
* have all the benefits of Society membership;
* receive a newsletter (Parramatta Packet) (issued about 3 times per year);
* receive a members interests booklet every two years;
* guest speakers at most meetings;
* receive assistance and suggestions for research into your family history.
MEETINGS
The Family History Group
meets at Hambledon Cottage Coachhouse,
63 Hassall Street (Corner Gregory Place), Parramatta on the 1st Saturday
of the month commencing at 1/30pm.
Visitors are welcome.
For information, please
contact Kerry Martin at 9896-3321 or Enid Turbit at 9871-3658.
SPEAKERS FOR 2009
|
DATE |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
|
February 7 |
Greg Blaxland |
Ron Buttrey |
|
March 7 |
Rivers & Creeks in Parramatta District |
Phil Murphy |
|
April 4 |
Council Records – Ryde Library |
Angela Phippen, Ryde Library |
|
May 2 |
Rope & Pulley Family History |
Peter Bull |
|
June 6 |
Members Research |
- |
|
June 20 |
Research Day (9/00am-3/30pm) |
- |
|
July 4 |
English Research |
Kaye Cotter |
|
August 1 |
Little used sources for family history at NSW State Records |
Gail DAVIS (State Records) |
|
September 5 |
TBA |
TBA |
|
September 18-20 |
NSW & ACT Assoc. of |
To be hosted by Wyong FHS |
|
October 3 |
The Convict Settlements on |
Helen Patterson |
|
November 7 |
* Foundation Day Seminar (9/30am) ** Members Research (1/30pm) |
Joy & Allan Murrin |
|
December 5 |
Christmas Lunch (12/30pm) |
|
*
9/30am to 12 noon
**
1/30pm
COSTS
Membership of the Society
is required for regular members of the Family History Group.
A charge of $ 2.00 is made when attending each meeting.
OTHER
ACTIVITIES
The Group also issues
several publications :
- Member's Interest Booklet
$4.00 (including p & p)
- "The
Refer PUBLICATIONS
section for details re purchase.
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