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);
* guest speakers at most
meetings;
* receive assistance and
suggestions for research into your family history.
The Postal Address for the Parramatta Family History Group is PO Box
1384, Parramatta, NSW
2124.
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 2012
|
DATE |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
|
February 4 |
Joadja |
Leonie KNAPMAN |
|
March 3 |
Early Magistrate Courts Indexes |
Shirley DOOLAN |
|
April 7 |
Using “Trove” digitised newspapers for research |
Ann MANLEY |
|
May 5 |
Writing family history for magazines & newspapers |
Cassie MERCER |
|
June 2 |
Brick Walls |
Christine YEATS |
|
July 7 |
UK Census – why can’t I find my ancestor? |
Vicky ELDRIDGE |
|
August 4 |
Hill End District |
Lorraine PURCELL |
|
September 1 |
Beyond your Certificates |
Lorraine & Laurie TURTLE |
|
September 14-16 |
NSW & ACT Assoc. of |
To be hosted by Botany Bay FHS at Gymea |
|
October 6 |
Members Research |
|
|
November 3 |
* Foundation Day Seminar (9/30am) (First strike by Convicts) ** Historic, Hysteric & Traditional Christmases (1/30pm) |
Ralph HAWKINS Beth MATTHEWS |
|
December 1 |
Christmas Party |
|
* 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.
MEMBER’S
INTERESTS
There are a
considerable number of family historians interested in people in Parramatta.
To view our MEMBER’S
INTERESTS, please CLICK here.
PUBLICATIONS
The Group also issues several publications :
- "The Parramatta Packet" Newsletter
$12.00 ( including postage) for 3 issues per year
Refer
PUBLICATIONS
section for details re purchase.
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