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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the Genealogical Society of Victoria currently stands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, their Elders past and present, and those young people destined to become leaders.

At this Blog - Family History Matters - you can find news and reports of the activities of the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) and articles of interest about family history and genealogy.

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Launching a new Discussion Circle: Family History Tools & Tips

28 March 2023

Please join us for the inaugural meeting of the Family History Tools & Tips Discussion Circle. Somewhat a blend of The Good Oil and GSV classes, FHT&T... Read More

Ancestor journal’s shortened URL trial

16 March 2023

The Ancestor editorial team has been trialling the use of shortened URLs for webpage addresses in the regular ‘Blogging with Meg’ feature for the Sep 2022, Dec... Read More

Australian Servicemen buried in Belgrade: Can you help find their families?

7 March 2023

An Anzac Day ceremony will take place on 25 April 2023 at the War Cemetery in Belgrade where twenty-seven Australians servicemen from World War Two are buried... Read More

DNA for Family Historians

6 March 2023

GSV online talks on using DNA in your family history are starting on Monday 20 March. The first session starts with the basics of using DNA and requires no... Read More

Interested in Oral History?

23 February 2023

The topic for the GSV Writers Circle meeting next week is Oral History. It seems to be a hot topic at the moment, cropping up in many other discussion circles... Read More

TROVE funding threats

10 February 2023

Are you aware that the funding for TROVE is seriously under threat? Where would our research in Australia be without TROVE? GSV will be sending a response to... Read More

Welcome to our new Library and Resources Manager

7 February 2023

A big welcome to GSV’s newly appointed Library and Resources Manager, Rebecca Landy. Rebecca started with us on 7 February and she is sharing the management... Read More

Not just for people with connections to India!

5 February 2023

At the next meeting of the GSV British India Discussion Circle to be held on Tuesday 21 February, starting at 7.30 pm, Clare Claydon will be presenting a short... Read More

DNA and Family History

31 January 2023

GSV’s very popular Zoom sessions ‘DNA and Family History’ are starting again in March 2023. The sessions will help you use DNA with your family history.... Read More

DNA Matches in Family Tree maker

23 January 2023

Talk - How I Manage My DNA Matches in Family Tree Maker by David Stephen – Thursday 9 February 2023 at 10.30 am by Zoom. DNA is a powerful tool to help with... Read More

STOP PRESS: Access to Irish Newspapers, FREE for GSV members until 3 February, 2023

17 January 2023

A free trial British Library Newspapers: Part VI: Ireland has been set up for members of the GSV until 03 February 2023. British Library Newspapers: Part VI:... Read More

Please Help Make this a Special Christmas for the GSV

16 December 2022

As Christmas approaches, the thoughts of many of us turn to giving – to our families, important causes and to supporting activities which interest us. We hope... Read More

Library and Resources Manager (part-time)

10 December 2022

About the Genealogical Society of Victoria The Genealogical Society of Victoria is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist members in... Read More

An enforced overseas research adventure!

16 November 2022

Join the International Settlers Group on Saturday 19th November at 1pm on Zoom. Maria Picyk is going to talk about her enforced overseas adventure and all the... Read More

Early English Discussion Circle

31 October 2022

Our next meeting is by Zoom on Friday 4 November, 1:30 to 3:00pm. Women in the English Civil War (the presentation delayed from September) will open this... Read More

Melbourne Cup memories

28 October 2022

I never miss an opportunity to collect family stories. A couple of years ago I was with my parents near Melbourne Cup time. My grandfather owned a large... Read More

Do you have questions about DNA tests and results?

6 October 2022

Jenny Redman will lead a discussion on 20 Oct at 1.30pm: DNA testing and your Family History: Why, How and When. She will look at how DNA testing can help you... Read More

An invaluable resource: Off the Drawing Board

4 October 2022

An invaluable resource: Off the Drawing Board Patrick Ferry, a GSV favourite, returns to tell us about a little-known collection held by the National Archives... Read More