About 1.8 million Australians have a Scot in their heritage, descended from the 230,000 who emigrated from the auld country in 1788-1900, and the many more who have arrived since then.
On Saturday 8th February, a special day of Scottish family history research is being held in Ballarat to explore the Scottish Australian experience.
The great list of speakers include:
- Carol Armstrong, Secretary BDGS: Overview & Scottish influence in Ballarat & Western District
- Jan McDonald, Secretary Victorian Scottish Union: The role of the Group and Scottish Clans
- Dr. Kevin Molloy, Principal Librarian State Library of Victoria: Victorian and Australian Collections
- Joy Roy, Secretary Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society: Scotland’s People
- Stephen Matthews, Vice Chair of Pipe Bands Victoria & Vice Principal (Ensemble Victoria) of the Pipe Band College: Pipe bands in Victoria history and development
- Rebecca Landy, GSV Library & Resources Manager: Resources and collections.
Book soon for a great day of all things Scottish and a chance to meet and share information with other Scottish descendants and researchers.
This is organised by the Ballarat & District Genealogical Society in conjunction with the Scottish Discussion Circle of the GSV.
Duration: 9am to 5pm
Location: Ballarat North Community Centre; 702 Walker St, North Ballarat. There is good parking behind the venue. The venue is accessible for wheelchair users.
Cost: The cost is $35.
Meals: Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Lunch is BYO or can be purchased at nearby venues.
Bookings and enquiries:
Please email secretary@ballaratgenealogy.org.au or call 0467 241 352.
Payment details:
Bank Transfer BSB 013 520 (ANZ Ballarat Branch )
Account Name: Ballarat & District Genealogical Society inc.
Account number 3276 24042.
An identifier of your name must be used in the transfer and email Secretary with details of payment.
Additional information:
The event is fully face to face.
The venue is at 702 Walker Street, which runs off Doveton Street, just over Howitt Street. The Golf Club Hotel is on one corner and Ballarat North Community Centre is across the road at the next corner.
Image Source Information: Caledonian Society at Casterton, Victoria. 1909. Museums Victoria Collections https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/766361 Accessed 17 January 2025