Bendigo Area Meetings

The Bendigo Area of the Institute conducts monthly meetings on the third Sunday of each month, except for December. The meetings commence with Business at 1.30pm and a Guest speaker at 2.30pm.

Meetings are free for members of the Institute, however there is a charge of $3.00 for non-members.

The Venue is:-

The St. Kilians Parish Centre, 118 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo 3550

The Area Administrator is:-

David Cotton, 9 Anderson Street, Bendigo 3550 phone no. (03) 5443 0347

The meeting programmes usually include a talk by a speaker on a subject associated with Family History, Genealogy or a related subject. There is an opportunity to socialise with other attendees over light refreshments. A selection of Family History magazines and journals are available at the meeting and can be borrowed for a small fee.

Visitors are always most welcome.

Forthcoming Meetings 2008

18th May - Tony Scott
"Writing a Family History"
Tony lives in Bendigo and is the author of an Alexander Henderson award winning publication "An obedient Servant”..the life of schoolmaster James Mills Scott.

15th June - Dr. Jean Douglas
"Reading Death Certificates"
Jean is a Bendigo GP and a member of AIGS. She will speak on a visit to Scotland and what 19th and 20th death certificates can tell you about your ancestors health.

20th July - Vic GUM ( Genealogists Using Microcomputers)
"Using Computers in Genealogy"

17th August - David Skidmore
"Bendigo Caledonian Society"

21st September - A Solve your problem Day for members and friends.

18th October - Speaker to be advised
"150th Anniversary of Bendigo Jockey Club"

16th November - AGM

Forthcoming Meetings 2008

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