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FamilyHistoryWA
Until the current pandemic restrictions are lifted all events for FamilyHistoryWA will be conducted ONLINE. Instructions on how to join an online meeting are here https://tinyurl.com/ya3s4on4.
All our activities are run on Western Australian time, so please adjust accordingly for your location.
Current Events
Past Events
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Between Wednesday 6 July 2022 and Wednesday 3 August 2022Are you writing your family history or don't know where to start? Join this group of family historians who go beyond names and dates to flesh out the stories behind their ancestors. Monthly meetings include presentations and discussions to aid our writing. We have optional writing assignments and in small groups we positively critique our submitted stories.
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Between Sunday 20 February 2022 and Friday 1 July 2022The Scottish Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA holds its meetings quarterly. Make sure you check the notes attached to the session you are booking to determine whether the session is Face-to-Face at May Street or is being held online.FamilyHistory
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Wednesday 15 June 2022An introduction to the resources available at our Research Centre and a demonstration of our computer system to search the Internet and databases on our computers. Learn about our society of family historians, and discover some of the resources on the website. Participants may stay on to do their own research with assistance from FHWA library volunteers.FHWA Unit 4 Workshop
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Wednesday 30 March 2022When you go looking for your family history, it is easy to become buried under a mountain of records. But a simple method of naming both hard copy and digital files will help you to keep everything under control. Whether you are just starting your search, or you have been doing this for years, there's something to be learned in this informative session.
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Between Saturday 8 January 2022 and Thursday 24 February 2022This is a BEGINNERS workshop and is in addition to the normal monthly meetings. We will be covering - how to enter data into FTM from the very basics - name, dates, places - how to add a profile photo - how to add media - how to add a source - how to add parents - how to add children Normal workshop pricing will apply to tickets for this session.
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Tuesday 8 February 2022Paul Nixon from FindMyPast, London, is presenting Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales. Join Paul for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. After years spent digitising and transcribing this unique snapshot of our recent history, discover the stories and secrets contained within. Get tips for effective searching and using it to trace elusive relatives, we'll learn how the 1921 Census will help you understand your ancestors’ lives better. And your own.
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Between Saturday 20 March 2021 and Saturday 4 December 2021Saturday 4 December 2021 11am Geoff Barber will present "17th Century Tokens" with a focus on Sussex and Kent. Also, being our last meeting for the year, please feel free to bring a little share plate for lunch. LSEW SIG meetings will occur quarterly on Saturdays in June, September, December and March. Meetings may be online, face-to-face or mixed mode depending on the situation at the time. This information will be updated as and when it becomes availableFamilyHistoryWA
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Between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Thursday 5 August 2021How to research your family tree in the Covid-19 era. A National Family History Month event in the Great Southern Room at the State Library of Western Australia. Three days of talks and research time for people wishing to begin their family history journey.?? Room
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Between Monday 11 January 2021 and Wednesday 14 July 2021This is a BEGINNERS workshop and is in addition to the normal monthly meetings. We will be covering - how to enter data into FTM from the very basics - name, dates, places - how to add a profile photo - how to add media - how to add a source - how to add parents - how to add children Normal workshop pricing will apply to tickets for this session.
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Tuesday 13 July 2021Visit the facilities in Northbridge. Hear a presentation about the facilities and services, and a demonstration of the website and learn how to search for records. Afterwards you will have an opportunity to talk with staff and visit the exhibition "Wild West: Animals in the Archives".National Archives of Australia
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Sunday 27 June 2021The 42nd Annual General Meeting of FamilyHistoryWA (operating name of Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc) will be held at the Bayswater Community Centre, 27 King William St, Bayswater WA 6053. If it is a nice day, come along from 12 noon onwards, bring some sandwiches and have a picnic in the park. The formal meeting starts at 2pm.Bayswater Community Centre
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Wednesday 2 June 2021Join the State Library of Western Australia and FamilyHistoryWA and learn how to research your family history in Western Australia. During the day you will hear how to get started with your research and how to use resources that focus on Western Australia but can be used for everywhere. During the day there will be time for you to visit the family history centre at SLWA and to have a chat with others. Coffee and tea available before talks start at 9.30am. Numbers are very limited - Book NOW!Geographe Room at State Library of Western Australia
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Between Wednesday 13 January 2021 and Saturday 29 May 2021When you go looking for your family history, it is easy to become buried under a mountain of records. But a simple method of naming both hard copy and digital files will help you to keep everything under control. Whether you are just starting your search, or you have been doing this for years, there's something to be learned in this informative session.
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Tuesday 18 May 2021Neil Wilson will provide an in depth guide to researching your ancestor in Denmark. There will be plenty of time to use the resources of the research centre to research your Danish Ancestors with Neil's assistance. The session will also be useful for us researching in nearby countries and for volunteers at May Street and the State Library. Note: this session is booked for 2.5 hours.FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
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Between Monday 8 March 2021 and Saturday 13 March 2021Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.Library & Resource Centre
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Monday 8 March 2021Display your family history without writing a book! How else can you tell or display your story? Bring your examples or ideas you and others might do. Bring your materials and ideas, but do not forget your chair, lunch and drink. If the weather is unfavourable an alternative COVID safe venue will be advised before the day.Bert Wright Park
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Between Monday 22 February 2021 and Saturday 6 March 2021Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.Library & Resource Centre
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Between Monday 8 February 2021 and Saturday 20 February 2021Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.Library & Resource Centre
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Between Monday 25 January 2021 and Saturday 6 February 2021Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.Library & Resource Centre
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Between Monday 11 January 2021 and Saturday 23 January 2021Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.Library & Resource Centre
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Between Monday 14 December 2020 and Saturday 19 December 2020Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Only one person per booking is permitted to ensure that accurate tracking information is collected as required by the WA Health Department.Library & Resource Centre
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Between Monday 30 November 2020 and Saturday 12 December 2020Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Only one person per booking is permitted to ensure that accurate tracking information is collected as required by the WA Health Department.Library & Resource Centre
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Between Thursday 13 August 2020 and Thursday 3 December 2020This Introductory course will provide you with all of the information to get you started with your Family History. Learn how to access birth, death and marriage records and to finding relevant records. Instructions also include how to record your findings along with some useful websites to further your research.Online
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