News from AAGRA
Applications for the GSV/UTAS Diploma Scholarship Now Open.
Genealogical Society of Victoria Scholarship This scholarship is generously provided by the College of Arts,
Using your Library for Family History Research
August is family history month and one of our members, Anita Payne, is presenting a
Book Review – Vandemonians by Janet McCalman
Reviewed by Lisa Molloy MAAGRA Recently published in 2021 this book is the result of
Hiring a Professional Genealogist or Record Agent
This article was written several years ago, however it still applies today. AAGRA have a
Certificate v’s Certificate
Huh, I hear you say, that’s the same thing! The usual question is usually in
Meet Peter Matthews – Record Agent
Meet Peter Matthews – Record Agent Peter was born in Merbein, Victoria, and spent the
Congratulations Rachel Croucher
One of our members, genealogist Rachel Croucher, was recently recognised during the 2022 National Volunteer
Genealogy Tip – Try Wildcards
We’re not talking about playing cards! 😊 Although that can be fun too. Many genealogy
Raymond Thorburn 1935-2022 (MAAGRA)
It is with sadness we report the death of our long-standing member, Ray Thorburn, on
Meet Sue McBeth – Probate Genealogist, Genealogist & Record Agent
Considering the imperfect family A client, who had happily been researching his family for many
Genealogy Datasets in Australian States – Victoria– Geelong & District Database
Photo Credit: http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/geelong/research/gdchur Each month we explore a different database in an Australian state.
Meet Judy Purkiss – Genealogist & Record Agent
“Does it get depressing looking for dead people all the time?” It’s a question I’ve
History for Ukraine – Livestream Event
One of our members, genealogist Rachel Croucher, is one of the 48 speakers at at
GENEALOGY TIP – Use Local Family History and Historical Societies
Treasure troves of knowledge and they hold a variety of information. If family stayed in