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Welcome to the world of family history !

Research your ancestors lives in our extensive family history library at Blackburn (Melbourne).

What's New in the Library
1st March - 1st April
Latest Additions to the Library Catalogue

March 2008 Edition
of
"The Genealogist"
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The Entertainment Book is now available from the Institute Library

With the use of just two or three vouchers, you will recoup the initial outlay, all further vouchers are profit. · For a very welcome Father's Day, Mother's Day, Birthday or Christmas present, choose an Book.

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Lend a Hand Service

A service to enable members to help each other. We invite you to help each other by sharing your local knowledge and skills.

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Updated 15th November

Institute Member's Interests

Updated 25th April

"Treasures in the A.I.G.S. Library"

Here are just a few of the multitude of treasures which reside in the Blackburn Library.

Updated March 2008

BENDIGO AREA

Computer Databases

available at specified times

Painting by Jean Studach

Victorian Crown Grantees Index (Part 2)
1838 to the present day

Launch of this new Institute CD for sale
Pre publication orders being taken up to 31 May 2008
A searchable database of approx. 148,000 names and dates from 700 Victorian parishes

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Coming up @ the AIGS Library

Organising a Family Tree Reunion
Presenter: Jenny Hayes

Wednesday 28th May 2008 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Bookings are essential

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Early Victoriana
Presenter: Eric Unthank

Sunday 1st June 2008 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Learn about the early history of Victoria, Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula

Bookings are essential

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County Series - Cornwall
Presenter: Gail White

Thursday 5th June 2008 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Bring along your Cornish family history problems.
Gail is an expert in this area with a wealth of knowledge of Cornish Records.

Bookings are essential

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Getting to Know Your Library

Digging in Victoria
Presenter: Linda Gray

Thursday 5th June 2008 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Linda will demonstrate how to pan for gold in the many Victorian records available in the AIGS Library.

Bookings are essential

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"Alexander Henderson Award Presentation Dinner"

Friday 30th May 2008

Venue:-
Fountains Restaurant, Box Hill TAFE,
Elgar Road, Box Hill (Melways 47 B8)

Bookings close 16th May 2008

For more information and booking form, please click here

Scottish - Irish Member's Interests

Latest Update

Available at the Institute Library

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Our friendly and experienced volunteers will help guide you through our Australian and Overseas resources.

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The Institute is a founding member of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations (AFFHO) ,
a member of the Federation of Family History Societies (FFHS) and the Scottish Association of Family History Societies (SAFHS)