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 Parramatta.

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 2010 

DATE

TOPIC

SPEAKER

December 5

2009

Christmas Lunch (12/30pm)

 

February 6

Origin of Names

Bill NOBLE

March 6

What is it?

Judith DUNN

April 3

Food at Sea

Heather BENTLEY

May 1

Members Research

 

June 5

Settlers

Anne BEAUMONT

July 3

Mays Hill

Pat O’BRIEN & Dorothy WARWICK

August 7

Spirits of Gallipoli

Kim PHILLIPS

September 4

Joadja & Glen Davis

Leone KNAPMAN

September 17-19

NSW & ACT Assoc. of Family History Societies Annual State Conference

To be hosted by Shoalhaven District  FHSs

October 2

Members Research

 

November 6

      * Foundation Day Seminar  (9/30am)

** Members Research (1/30pm)

 

Gail DAVIS

 

December 4

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 Parramatta Packet" Newsletter           $12.00 (   "      ) for 3 issues per year

Refer PUBLICATIONS section for details re purchase.
 

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