Family History ACT
the home of the
Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra
Welcome
Library Opening hours
| Tuesday | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Annual closedown from
CoB 12 Dec reopen 8 Jan
Check the Events calendar for
public holiday and other closures.
Welcome to The Heraldry and Genealogy Society of Canberra. We look forward to seeing you in the Library, at our monthly meetings or at one of our education sessions.
Library Opening hours
| Tuesday | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Annual closedown from
CoB 12 Dec reopen 8 Jan
Check the Events calendar for
public holiday and other closures.
Vale Rhonda Kerr
It is with much regret we note the death on Monday, 5 November 2018 of Rhonda Kerr who was one of our society's leading lights. She was a fellow of our society, served on council and was elected to the position of president in 2004 and 2005. An obituary will appear in the next Ancestral Searcher. Her family has our sincere condolences.
AGM results
Our AGM was held on Tuesday 6 November and a council for the following year was elected
From left to right: Neville Morrison (Treasurer), Anne Beasley, Francine Morrison, Nick Reddan (President), Gina Tooke (Secretary), Sue Pillans, Michele Rainger and Rosemary McKenzie. Not there was Jenny Higgins (Vice-President)
Join the society or renew your membership
Please visit our shop to join or to renew your membership.
If you have an interest in genealogy you are welcome to join our society. Click here to read our brochure setting out member benefits.
Access to FamilySearch virtual films at Cook
Visitors to the Library now have access to nearly all digital collections on the FamilySearch website – if a record shows as only being viewable at a Family History Library or Affiliate Library that means you can view it at the Library. Access is immediate and you can accomplish a lot in a short time. Moreover, you do not have to pay to get the film posted from FamilySearch. Thank you FamilySearch for setting up this great service!
See the latests news and items of interest on our News blog page.
The 15th edition of Family History for Beginners and Beyond is available.
The March 2017 release of the new 15th edition designed and compiled by Danny O'Neill et al and is published in the convenient B5 size. It contains extensive references useful for beginners and the more experienced family historian.
Non-member cost = $35.00; Member cost =$31.50 plus postage of $14.00
Purchase your copy at our on-line shop or at the Library
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