New name for Australian Institute Genealogical Studies

Thomson Family, Kinglake. Shire of Elham Pioneers Photograph Collection

The Australian institute of Genealogical Studies is now known as Family History connections and has also launched a brand new website

Their Press release states: "We are still the same organisation with the same objectives and deep commitment to assist members and the wider community in their search for their ancestors in Australia and overseas".

They remain located at Unit 1 / 41 Railway Road, Blackburn. Sunday talks will be now be held on the first Sunday of the month.

Consider joining a family history group to help you research your family history.

Mill Park Family History Group

Researching family history can be a solitary hobby. Whist we need to talk to family members and rummage through those family papers, these days a lot of time is spent in front of the computer.
If you would like to talk about your family history research journey, access family history e-resources and more for free in the library and maybe get a clue on a resource you have not considered before, come along to the Mill Park Family Tree Group. This group meets in the computer room once a month, every second Thursday afternoon 1.00pm- 3.30pm. No bookings necessary. The Genealogy group returns for 2016 on Thursday February 11 at Mill Park Library.