Victoria

Family History Connections (Blackburn - Melbourne)

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 06:36:48 GMT

Formerly the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (AIGS) that was founded in 1973. In 2018, a new registered business name was launched - Family History Connections - to better reflect the work of the organisation. The original logo has been retained and the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies name is still used for legal and financial purposes. New

Gisborne Genealogical Group

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:10:14 GMT

The Gisborne Genealogical Group, formed in May 1991, brings together people from across the Macedon Ranges with a shared interest in family history research. The Group holds monthly informative talks and maintains a collection of family history resources. New

Sunbury Family History Society

Thu, 05 May 2016 21:39:02 GMT

Sunbury is approximately 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD. This site has information on Members Interests, Our History, Newsletters to download, Research Requests, Items for sale, Library List and Children's Memorial. New

Australian Jewish Genealogical Society - Victoria

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:51:48 GMT

This non-profit organisation is dedicated to collecting, preserving and disseminating genealogical information, teaching research techniques and offering databases to people interested in researching Jewish ancestry. There is an online database that lists 1000 death certificates of Jews who died in NSW and Victoria between 1870 and 1980. The list can be downloaded as a PDF file and lists surname, forename, date of death, father's name and mother's name. Copies of certificates are available from the Society. New

Malvern Historical Society

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 22:20:50 GMT

The Society actively collects and preserves material relating to the area formerly the City of Malvern, Victoria, now part of the City of Stonnington. The site includes Quick Facts, Oral History, Gallery, Publications and more. New

East Gippsland Family History Group

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:28:38 GMT

This Group was formed in 1979. The Group aims to preserve historic documents and provide a repository for keeping these documents including the family histories compiled by members.

St Kilda Historical Society

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society was established in 1970, to foster interest and research into the history of St Kilda, Elwood and the surrounding areas. The primary area to be covered by the Society’s activities is that part of the City of Port Phillip previously known as the City of St Kilda, which includes the Elwood, Balaclava, St Kilda East and the area of Windsor south of Dandenong Road. Any documents, things and objects, which relate to the peoples living in local areas adjacent to the primary area of the Society, may be included in the Society’s collection.

Yarra Glen and District Historical Society

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society, founded in 1973, aims to collect, preserve and publish the history of Yarra Glen & District, including Steels Creek, Christmas Hills, Dixons Creek and Tarrawarra.

Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society (Melbourne)

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society maintains Schramm's Cottage Museum Complex, continuously builds its history archive of pictures, documents and objects, and promotes preservation, knowledge and understanding of the history of the local area.

Lilydale & District Historical Society

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society was formed in 1971 to help plan and mount suitable displays for the Shire of Lillydale's Centenary in February 1972. The Society aims to foster historical interest and knowledge in the Lilydale district which includes Lilydale, Chirnside Park, Coldstream, Yering, Gruyere, Killara, Seville, Silvan, Montrose and Kilsyth. There is an extensive image gallery online plus much more.

Healesville and District Historical Society

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society was founded in 1984 to encourage and facilitate the study of the history of Healesville and district. The Society acquires, researches, conserves, interprets and exhibits material which illustrates this history.

Footscray Historical Society

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society aims to record and catalogue the history of the Footscray district and to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of historical significance to the Footscray district.

The Genealogical Society of Victoria (Melbourne)

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) was formed in 1941 to encourage and assist people with their family histories. The GSV has expertise and information sources, not only to assist members with Australia-wide genealogy, as well as for New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, mainland Europe, Africa, Asia, India, North America and many other parts of the world. The GSV bookshop offers a comprehensive collection of family history material.

Cobram Genealogical Group - Blog

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

A family history group dedicated to gathering family history on the local area. Local cemetery and other records are available.

Hastings-Western Port Historical Society - Victoria

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The collection contains objects, memorabilia, maps, photographs, illustrations, documents and publications on the history of Hastings and Western Port from prior to white settlement up to the present day.

Cornish Association of Victoria

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Association was formed in 1986 and aims to promote and foster goodwill among Cornish people and people in Victoria; to stimulate interest in the history, family history, antiquities, traditions and social conditions of Cornwall.

Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV)

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The RHSV was formed in 1909 and is a community organisation committed to collecting, researching and sharing an understanding of the history of Victoria. The mission is to promote among our members, member societies, and the wider public, an interest in and understanding of Australian history, with a focus on the Victorian experience. The RHSV is the peak body for local and specialist historical societies throughout Victoria and is the historical society for central Melbourne.

St Andrews / Queenstown Historical Society (Victoria)

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society was formed in 1998 to collect and share history of the St Andrews District through photographs, media print and oral translation. St Andrews is located approximately 40 km north east of Melbourne city in the Shire of Nillumbik. There is a lot of information and historical photographs on this site.

Geelong Family History Group

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Group was formed 1981 to promote and encourage the study of family history and to preserve records pertaining to the Geelong region in the State of Victoria, Australia. This site has information about the Society and details what resources and activities are available.

Geelong Historical Society

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:07:15 GMT

The Society was founded in 1944, and is dedicated to fostering and presenting historical research, and collaborating with exhibitions and public programs, to highlight the historical significance of Geelong and District.