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A group for genealogists downunder - with roots from all over the world
Location: Australia
Members: 337
Latest Activity: Nov 12, 2023
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IF YOU WANT HELP/LOOK UPS POST IT HERE
Started by Co Ordinator. Last reply by Heather Laverty Feb 12, 2015. 150 Replies 0 Likes
Offers of Help by SKAS (Some Kind Aussie Souls) Please do not post requests to this discussion
Started by Geniaus. Last reply by Co Ordinator Dec 23, 2011. 63 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Co Ordinator on August 11, 2012 at 1:52am
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Hello Carmel and Anne - as you know I am part of the Batten Family that set up the Mechanic's Institute. Well on a recent trip to Vic I made an appointment with the staff at the Institute Library to call in and see for ourselves what it was all about. The staff were very helpful in every way possible took us on a tour of the building and allowed us to take as many photo's as we could possibly get, which was very rewarding to say the least, then low and behold another historian turned up and we were introduced to him who we were, then said come with me and out of the blue he showed us old photo albums and photos that were donated after the Batten residence at 8 DANA St was auctioned off and what a bonus that was, my poor wife was nearly in tears as she remember the uncles and aunties and her father in all the photos and one special one with her as well.
We topped that day off by going to see the grave site of all the family very sad though as most of the wording etc had fallen off over the years.
The Cemetery itself is very old and it's a pity that the grave sites of others are deteriorating rapidly. This brings me to say that there could and should be committees through out Australia not just Ballarat that are funded by Government grants so that historical cemeteries such as these could be maintained and preserved and not left up to councils' that clearly donot have budgets to cater for their cemeteries in this manner.
Other than that our visit to Ballarat for this out standing information was very rewarding.
Wayne
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Comment by Anne Young on August 10, 2012 at 10:23pm
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Hi Carmel - I am a member of the Ballarat and District Genealogical Society and enjoy the newsletter
Regards
Anne
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Comment by Carmel M Reynen on August 10, 2012 at 10:18pm
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Hello Anne, I am also in Ballarat Area and currently the editor of 'Ballarat Link' the newsletter for the Ballarat and District Genealogical Society. and Lyn I am visiting New Zealand in October, so looking forward to it.
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Comment by Lyn Whelan on August 8, 2012 at 1:20am
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Even though I'm in New Zealand, I'd like to think I can share with, or benefit from the knowledge other people with special interests have. I have been prompted to join groups that interest me as a result of assignments I have been carrying out on Social Networking for the wise genealogist. Some of your names are very familiar. I operate my own research business from Auckland.
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Hi - I have just joined genealogywise.com and am an Australian genealogist from Ballarat, Victoria. I am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and the Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents (AAGRA)
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hello to all just backing up the National Family History Week starting on the 27th July through to the 5th August.
Every State in Australia will be show casing the event.
Well done Shauna and Liz who will be representing the Yarra Plenty Regional Library.
You can access the web site at
Wayne
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Comment by Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS on June 12, 2012 at 1:23am
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Hi Shauna
I'll be there, see you at the Expo!
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Comment by Slægtens Historie on April 28, 2012 at 1:58am
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We can help you with your Scandinavian ancestors! Look how we helped Bob from U.S
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Comment by Frederick James Archer on April 16, 2012 at 6:55am
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Anybody who is interested in getting a copy of "Against The Wind" starring Jon English, should go to Homecare.com.au and do a search for the DVD set. You can order it online and the local Distributor will deliver it to you. Hope this helps anybody who wants a copy. Yes, i am a Distributor for the company, however I will only get commission for sales in my own territory.
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Hi All, although I live in Sth Aust and sadly will not be attending but I do welcome those that are venturing here and hope that your stay will be a memorable one and whilst you are here and you have time, visit some of our attractions we have to offer.
Also Albertus I hope that you are not on the sick list too long, I know I was and was lost for a long time but I am back fighting fit( well nearly) and more positive than ever so friend get well soon.
Wayne
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