Genealogical Society
The West Gippsland Genealogical Society’s annual general meeting for this Thursday has been cancelled as are future monthly meetings until further notice.
May updates from the Tuesday workshop group co-ordinator:
The WGGS library catalogue is now available online for members’ use. There are nearly 3500 resources available, so check it out. People can search within the catalogue as the subjects are included, or just browse. (Don’t use the ‘Search Site’ box-use the ‘search this library’ box) https://www.librarything.com/catalog/yarrafay e You should be able to control click to go straight to the site otherwise copy and paste into your browser.
BDM Vic is continuing to offer downloadable uncertified historical certificates for $20 each until the end of May,.
This is a saving of $4.50 per certificate. This offer is to say ‘thank you’ to their valued family historians.
A quick research lookup service is offered to members and a full research service is available to anybody for a fee. Contact: research@westgippslandgenealogy.com
The State Library of Victoria have extended the free online access to Ancestry Library Edition for members of the State Library (free membership), until the end of May.
You can access a huge repository of e-books to borrow and read from home. https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/
The Genealogical Society of Victoria offers its members access to more databases and other resources through the internet, you can join online. https://www.gsv.org.au/
WGGS workshop transcribing, indexing and compiling local family history continues in our homes and there is always more to do, so if you are at a loose end, we can give you meaningful projects to do.
The club has had a few takers for indexing local histories – there are lots in our library with no index, so indexing helps us all with our research and enhances the library resources.
The society is still researching WW1 soldiers buried or memorialised in the local cemeteries. Any information and photos would be appreciated.
New members welcome, download our application form and get help to further your family history research and check out our website for updates and weblinks to a great variety of research resources that are often hard to find.
Further details about the society can be obtained from president Barbara Clayton, phone 5611 3871 or visit the website: www.westgippslandgenealogy.com