Genealogical Society of Victoria - Melbourne

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Access to the largest family history collection in Victoria

Established in 1941 the Genealogical Society of Victoria has been collecting resources to aid in family history research since that time. Our collection includes, books, CDs, microfiche, microfilms, maps, pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers and computer databases. Our computerised catalogue allows easy access to the collection.

New resources continually added to our collection

In the age of the 'information revolution' we are continually adding new resources as they become available.

Free access to the worldwide resources of the Internet

We will help you find your way through the complexities and confusing Internet World Wide Web, with all its errors and deficiencies, to the sites that are really useful.

Talks, tutorials and seminars to help you learn and improve your research skills

We hold regular talks on Thursdays at 12.30 pm, for details visit our website. We also hold regular classes on various topics to improve your research skills. Tutorials and Seminars are scheduled on specific topics. Members of the Genealogical Society of Victoria also receive our award winning quarterly journal, Ancestor.

Victoria's best family history bookshop

Want to learn more about family history and related subjects? Visit our bookshop with nearly 4,000 items for sale there is a wealth of books, CDs, and other material available there is something to help you.

editors picks

Explore Robe, South Australia

gfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more

Explore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walker

maxwalker | 2008-10-30 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more

Is Melbourne the latte capital of Australia?

miekecasanova | 2008-09-23 | I have to accept that to start my day with a kick, I need that expresso coffee that Melbourne is famous for. | read more

The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)

mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more

Cradle Mountain

naturalwanders | 2008-09-08 | One can fly into Launceston or Devonport, hire a car, and drive to the Cradle Mountain end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St.Clair National Park. | read more

Shark Bay World Heritage Region, Western Australia

naturalwanders | 2008-09-17 | Just past the Overlander Roadhouse is the turn-off for Shark Bay. Shark Bay is a World Heritage area, and the first place to stop is at Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites. | read more

Keswick Island, Whitsunday's

keswickisland | 2008-12-04 | Information & history about Keswick & neighbouring Islands in the Cumberland Group. | read more

Shelter from the rain

DaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more

Eumundi Market

Emma | 2008-09-05 | Eumundi Markets are in Southern Queensland (Sunshine Coast) and are a short drive from the popular tourist destinations; Noosa, and Maroochydore. | read more

Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, Queensland

Kristy79 | 2008-09-02 | Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island. | read more

 

 

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