Family History ACT

This is a focus group for members only.  It forms part of the Double Helix Research Project led by Dr Jerome de Groot of Manchester University. Registration is required at registration@familyhistoryact.org.au as numbers are limited.

London Special Interest Group (convenor Jeanette Hahn) meets on the fourth Thursday of each even-numbered month (except December).  For future presentations, contact Jeanette 6288 8126 or check the Events page at http://familyhistoryact.org.au/

Two seminars will examine effective searching at the National Library of Australia.  One will be about TROVE, and some of its lesser used facilities.  The second will look at eResources, including newspapers and the Genealogy Category, where a vast array of well structured resources can be found.

Note: there is a registration fee for this seminar. Please click on the Courses menu to register (the links are not yet available).

TBA

The purpose of this group is to share information about the Reunion family history application and the Apple Macintosh platform.
This group encourages members to actively participate in developing skills, offers support to questions on using the Mac, explores family history and Mac-based related tools. A gold coin donation covers the cost of morning tea.

Contact Danny 60done@gmail.com

“What’s new in Irish Family History Research”.

The Irish Special Interest Group is open to all members of the Society especially those with Irish ancestry.

The DNA special interest group is a forum for sharing ideas on how to get the most out of DNA testing for genealogical research.

South of England Special Interest Group (convenor Dick Stevens). meets on the second Wednesday of every odd month (except January).

The purpose of this group is to share information about the Family Tree Maker (FTM) family history program.
A gold coin donation covers the cost of morning tea. The aim of the group is to share information and provide practical support to members, from the expertise and experience within the group. Each meeting will have time for discussion and questions and answers sections, and every second month there will be an educational component presented by a member of the group. All versions of FTM are supported. Both new and experienced users of FTM welcomed.

The Writers Special Interest Group provides a supportive environment where like-minded members with an interest in writing family history can develop their writing skills. Are you meeting your writing goals? Don’t know how to start? Maybe you have already published a book. We encourage members at all stages of their writing journey to come along to our meetings and exchange information, ideas and techniques. The meetings are a mix of presentations and show and tell where we share our writing within the group.

It’s time to share your writing.  Getting feedback from fellow writers should be a regular part of your writing process.  Don’t exist in a writing vacuum any longer.  Bring along a short story and get some feedback. All members welcome. For room setup purposes email Gina at writers_SIG@familyhistoryact.org.au if you are attending.
 

The purpose of this group is to share information about the Legacy family history program.

The Group provides a forum for discussion and exchange of information and to provide mutual support for those interested in researching family history in Australia, other than on convict ancestry.

Making best use of the HAGSOC Library with Jeanette Hahn. These sessions are not just for those new to the Library but for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge and make the most of our own really fabulous resource. Bookings are required. Four places available per session as we will be using the computers in each room. Register at HAGSOC Library- 6251 7004 in the designated folder.

Having a problem with your research, or not sure where to start? Come along to our round table chats, over a cup of tea, to discuss your problem. You may also just like to come along and join in the discussions on various topics. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month. No bookings required. Contact Pauline paulineramage@netspace.net.au