Featuring Prof. Dianne Hall, Dr. Liz Rushen and others
Come along to our seminar where we will examine these questions and demonstrate how to find the resources to help you discover your family history.
GSV members book online (Cost $70)
General Public book online (Cost $90)
The topics to be explored will include:
- Why did they come?
- What schemes brought migrants to Victoria?
- What happened on the voyage?
- What were their initial experiences on arrival?
- Case Studies to guide your own research
When: Saturday 29 March 2025 (9am to 4.30pm)
Location: Library at the Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
Beverages: Tea, coffee and water will be provided
Lunch: Bring your own lunch
A seminar jointly organised by Genealogical Society of Victoria and Family History Connections
Image Source: Image: Chevalier, N. (Nicholas). (1863). EMIGRANTS LANDING AT THE QUEEN’S WHARF, MELBOURNE. [picture]. Melbourne: Ebenezer and David Syme. State Library of Victoria. Accessed 12 Dec 2024. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/40183