Family History ACT

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/

DNA Drop In Clinic Last Tues of the month 12.30 - 2pm. No bookings required. Have you had a DNA Test and don't know what it means or how to use the results in family research?? Join in this round table group to discuss your specific questions/problems on DNA. Contact: dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

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

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The North-of-England Interest Group is open to all members of the Society with interests in Yorkshire and/or Lancashire and any of the counties north thereof to the Scottish border.

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.

A visit to AIATSIS for HAGSOC members

HAGSOC and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Family History Unit are exploring a partnership to assist Indigenous Australians who are tracing their Family History. Would you be interested in being part of an ongoing working relationship?

As part of establishing this relationship AIATSIS Family History Unit (FHU) is hosting a visit to AIATSIS for HAGSOC members on 13 November 2018 at 10.30am. A RSVP to the Publicity Officer jan.38garry@bigpond.com is required as space is limited. AIATSIS is located at 51 Lawson Crescent Acton (near the National Museum).

The South-of-England Special Interest Group is open to all members who have either an ancestor or an interest in the following English counties: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucester, Hampshire (incl. Isle of Wight), Oxfordshire, Scilly & Channel Islands, Somerset, Sussex, Wiltshire, Surrey and Kent (the latter two counties comprise only those parts not known as Greater London-covered by the London SIG).

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

Primarily created for those engaged in writing history and family history, articles for publication and websites however there is much to learn by anyone wanting to improve their writing skills, no matter the genre they are working in. Dr Triolo's workshop will also explore primary sources, how to reach and widen your audience, how to plan your publication and much more.

This course is co-hosted with Yass and District Historical Society, and will be held at St Clement's Retreat & Conference Centre, Galong. Places are limited so check quickly.

For full details and registration please go to www.yasshistory.org.au

Lets Celebrate: come and join us for our last gathering of 2018. Share some morning tea, stories, writing ideas, and make plans for 2019 Writers SIG.  Contact Gina 02 6231 9866 writers_sig@familyhistoryact.org.au.

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

DNA Drop In Last Tues of the month 12.30 - 2pm. No bookings required. Have you had a DNA Test and don't know what it means or how to use the results in family research?? Join in this round table group to discuss your specific questions/problems on DNA. Contact: dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au