Moonee Valley Family & Local History Blog

In November 2012 the Genealogical Society of Victoria is offering the following lunch time talks. 1st November Discover the Australian Joint Copying Project Grahame Thorn 8th November DNA for Family Historians Dennis Wright 15th November Surgeon’s journals from convict ships Colleen Arulappu 22 November Australian birth, death and marriage certificates Jenny Carter 29th November Naturalizations and migrants Mark Brennan Talks are held from 12.30pm - 1.30pm  at Level B1 257 Collins St Melbourne 9662 4455 Non members $8.00, GSV members free www.gsv.org.au

The numbers of those killed during the First World War is mind numbing. It is only through looking at personal stories that we can fully grasp not only the personal loss but also the loss to our communities. Ross McMullin explores the stories of ten young Australian men who lost their lives during the Great War. These men were  accomplished  in medicine, the military, sport, politics, architecture, agriculture and science. Ross McMullin's book, Farewell, Dear People: biographies of Australia's lost generation   is available from the library. This talk will take place at Sam Merrifield Library, Wednesday 7th November 2012 at 7pm Free, but bookings are required. Call 8325 1950

To celebrate Seniors Week, The Essendon Historical Society is opening on Wed. 10 Oct. from 10am – 4 pm at The Old Courthouse, 768 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds. Free Admission, tours on the hour. There will also be a secondhand book sale. Phone 9370 4607