Family History Matters 
 The blog of the GSV 

Welcome to the GSV Blog

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. 

Members can keep in touch and visitors can discover what the GSV offers.

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A day of Scottish Family History Research
Thu, 23/01/2025 - 22:20
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… Read more
DNA with the GSV
Sat, 18/01/2025 - 08:53
If you are hoping to use DNA to further your genealogical research this year, the GSV can provide lots of support: "I received a DNA test kit for Christmas.… Read more
Confessions of a Published Author
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 17:47
Join the GSV Writers on Wed 5 Feb at 12.30pm for an author talk with a twist. Prize winning author Jeff Steel will give an overview of how he became a… Read more
January with the GSV
Wed, 01/01/2025 - 11:03
We do not produce an e-News in January, so here is a quick run down of our program of events for the month. We hope you can join us. Tuesday 7th - The GSV… Read more
“I was given a DNA test kit for Christmas. Now what?”
Sat, 28/12/2024 - 22:14
The celebrations are over, the presents unwrapped, and now you, or a family member, are sitting there with a DNA test kit in hand and wondering what to do… Read more
What will the conversation be around your Christmas table?
Thu, 19/12/2024 - 15:54
Christmas is a great time to talk to older family members about their lives and memories. Make sure you have a pen and paper handy, or your phone with a… Read more
Christmas Appeal
Fri, 13/12/2024 - 21:50
As the end of 2024 approaches, our thoughts turn to giving to our families and friends and perhaps also giving to causes and worthy organisations which are… Read more
St Andrew’s Day
Fri, 29/11/2024 - 13:01
St Andrew is the patron saint not only of Scotland, but also of Ukraine, Barbados, Tenerife, and a few other regions. While he is most famously associated with… Read more
Session Recordings Available
Tue, 26/11/2024 - 12:36
Are you aware that recordings of many Discussion Circle sessions are made available for viewing for the month after the event? Information about the… Read more
'Speak now or forever hold your peace' wins the GSV Writing Prize for 2024
Tue, 19/11/2024 - 15:07
What happened at the wedding at Ripponlea Estate in 1870? The bridegroom was an important public figure and member of Parliament What could possibly go wrong… Read more

Last updated on 18 Sep 2021 @ 5:51 pm by Tom O'DEA