State Library of Victoria is hosting its 14th annual Family History Feast during the National Family History Month.
Enjoy free information sessions on a range of subjects based on this year’s theme, and learn how Victorian government agencies can help family historians.
This year’s program is of special interest to country people, as it is on researching maps and land records.
The Program begins at 9.30am when the doors open
10–10.05am
Welcome
Kate Torney, Chief Executive Officer, State Library Victoria
Welcome
Kate Torney, Chief Executive Officer, State Library Victoria
10.05–11am
Exploring Koorie history and genealogy
John Patten, Manager Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Museums Victoria
Exploring Koorie history and genealogy
John Patten, Manager Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Museums Victoria
11–11.45am
Overview of Public Record Office Victoria land records
Charlie Farrugia, Senior Collections Advisor, Public Record Office Victoria
Overview of Public Record Office Victoria land records
Charlie Farrugia, Senior Collections Advisor, Public Record Office Victoria
11.45am–12.05pm
Care and preservation of your family history collection
Conservation staff, State Library Victoria
Care and preservation of your family history collection
Conservation staff, State Library Victoria
12.05–1pm
Break
Break
1–1.45pm
Farmland and manor houses to air fields and hospitals: military property acquisition during WWII
Terrie Page, Assistant Director Access and Communication, Victorian State Office, National Archives of Australia
Farmland and manor houses to air fields and hospitals: military property acquisition during WWII
Terrie Page, Assistant Director Access and Communication, Victorian State Office, National Archives of Australia
1.45–2.15pm
From cattle yards to war workers: the plan collection of Bendigo Regional Archives Centre
Dr Michele Matthews, Archives Officer, Bendigo Regional Archives Centre
From cattle yards to war workers: the plan collection of Bendigo Regional Archives Centre
Dr Michele Matthews, Archives Officer, Bendigo Regional Archives Centre
2.15–3pm
Family history on the map
Sarah Ryan, Coordinator Map Collection, State Library Victoria
Family history on the map
Sarah Ryan, Coordinator Map Collection, State Library Victoria
3–4pm
2017 Don Grant Memorial Lecture – Families and land: land settlement and the role of families, Victoria 1870–1940
Dr Charles Fahey, Convener History Program, Department of Archaeology and History, La Trobe University
Introduced by Jan Parker, President, Victorian Association of Family History Organisations (VAFHO)
2017 Don Grant Memorial Lecture – Families and land: land settlement and the role of families, Victoria 1870–1940
Dr Charles Fahey, Convener History Program, Department of Archaeology and History, La Trobe University
Introduced by Jan Parker, President, Victorian Association of Family History Organisations (VAFHO)
Enjoy free information sessions on a range of subjects based on this year’s theme, and learn how Victorian government agencies can help
family historians.
Family history feast is on Monday 21st August 2017 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Entry is via Door 3 of the State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne.
The sessions are free, but bookings are essential. You can book online, Phone: 03 8664 7099 or Email: inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au
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