1. Finding families in the National Archives of Australia with Andrew Griffin

Friday 7 August 2009 at 2.00pm
Oakleigh Library
Bookings essential.No charge. Bookings open 7 July 2009
Phone: 9563 4138

Researching family history is a favourite hobby for many people. The National Archives of Australia holds many records in which you might find information about your ancestors. This is the place to come if your family members served in the Australian armed forces or if they migrated to Australia during the 20th century. You can view original archival records in-house or access information and records online, so you can both prepare and undertake research from home. Andrew will provide an overview of the National Archives collection and services including what you can expect to find and how best to conduct your

2. The State Library of Victoria's Family History Feast on Monday August 3 2009

The Family History Feast is a day of free information sessions for family history researchers. The day includes the annual Victorian Association of Family History Organisations (VAFHO) Don Grant Lecture.
The annual event runs during National Family History Week and is organised by the Public Record Office Victoria; National Archives of Australia (Victorian office); Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; and State Library of Victoria.

Time: Monday 3 August 2009, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Bookings essential: 03 9348 5600, toll free 1800 657 452, or email reception@prov.vic.gov.au
Cost: Entry is free

.To view full details about the Feast go to Family history feast

To see the family history CDs, microfiches and other resources of this Library, please visit this page.