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There are many useful sites that can be accessed via the internet to assist you in your research. Listed below is a selection of a variety of useful addresses. At a later date, these will be sorted into categories for easier access. |
to the Melton Family History Group Inc. Web Site |
Melton Family History Group Inc. was formed in 1994 to satisfy the needs of people in Melton who were researching their family histories and who wanted to share their discoveries, their problems and the expertise they had developed. An active group, members represent the diversity that makes modern Australia - with interests covering Germany, Holland, Scandinavia, Britain, North America, New Zealand, the Islands of the Pacific, as well as all Australian states. |
This page was last updated on: 21 August, 2002
Use our Guest Book for any queries you may have with your family history or any comments you may have about our site |
The Group meets at 7.30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except for January) in the Meeting Room at Melton Library, McKenzie Street, Melton. A calendar is planned each year, with guest speakers addressing items of interest to those attending the meetings. |
The recent addition to the Melton Library of a Local and Family History Collection has made the researching of our families more convenient to undertake. The Library, in conjunction with Melton Family History Group, has worked towards providing a comprehensive and valuable resource. An extensive microfiche and CD ROM collection and a wide range of books enable our members and the public to pursue most avenues of their research locally. The collection receives yearly funding and as a result of this, it is constantly expanding. There are indexes available from the Library for both the Microform & CD ROM collection and the Local & Family History Book collection and these are updated as needed. Click on the icons below to view the Local & Family History Collection at Melton Library. |
* BDM Indexes * Shipping Records * Cemetery Records * I.G.I. * Census Records + more |
Melton Family History Group run a series of workshops on various aspects of family history research at the Melton Library. We cover topics that we know our members and the public may want some more information and guidance on and the workshops have proved to be very successful. The workshops usually run for 2 to 3 hours (depending on the topic) and there is a small charge to cover the copying of handouts. The workshops are advertised at the Library and bookings are essential by phoning the Library on 9743 1168. Future workshops will be advertised on the web site. COMING SOON!! BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP Another successful Beginner's Workshop was held at the Library on 30th June. It is wonderful to see so many new people beginning their search into their family's past. We already have a couple of names down for the next one, so if you are interested, contact the Library on 9743 1168 or MFHG on 9743 3478. CD ROM WORKSHOP If you are interested in attending an informative workshop on using the CD ROM genealogical collection, please contact the library on 9743 1168. The collection has increased significantly, with many more new resources available and we will be incorporating these into the workshop. |
* 1881 British Census * Beginner's Workshops * LDS Records |
* Periodical newsletter * Group support * Interesting meetings |
Melton Family History Group welcomes new members. Membership costs $11.00 per year and members receive a periodical newsletter, Branches, with interesting articles and information on our calendar, as well as a monthly What's On newsheet filled with news of our meetings and other info. We invite our members to contribute articles to both Branches & What's On. For further enquiries, please contact: The Secretary Melton Family History Group P.O. Box 2094 MELTON SOUTH VIC 3338 Phone: (03) 9747 3478 Email: meltonfhg@bigpond.com |
Genealogical Resource Kit available from MHFG * Maps * Forms * Abbreviations * Internet sites * Useful Reading * Resource Centres * PRO information * Certificate info and much more Cost: $11 - Non Members $8.80 - Members (includes GST) Phone: 9747 3478 or contact Melton Library Phone: 9743 1168 |
By Mail: President - Beth McDowell Secretary - Gail Chambers Treasurer - Clyde Heywood P.O. Box 2094 MELTON SOUTH VIC 3338 By Phone: Gail Chambers (Secretary) - (03) 9747 3478 By Email: meltonfhg@bigpond.com |
Annual General Meeting Melton Family History Group held its Annual General Meeting at the library early this month. The new committee was elected as follows: President: Beth McDowell Vice President: Patricia Provis Secretary: Gail Chambers Treasurer: Clyde Heywood General Committee: Alan Buckingham, Max Cleal |
SEPTEMBER MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 7.30pm in the meeting room at Melton Library WATCH THIS SITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND DON'T FORGET! Our members are in attendance at the Library every Wednesday morning between 10-12 to assist with research queries (Except for the months of December & January) WATCH THIS SITE FOR DETAILS OF FURTHER MEETINGS |
AT LAST!! Melton Family History Group are thrilled to announce that their long-awaited book Melton Cemetery Inscriptions is now available Cost: $12.50 (inc GST) plus postage For further information please write to: MFHG P.O. Box 2094 Melton South VIC 3338 or phone: The Secretary on (03) 9747 3478 or email: meltonfhg@bigpond.com |
There are many useful sites that can be accessed via the internet to assist you in your research. Listed below is a selection of a variety of useful addresses. At a later date, these will be sorted into categories for easier access. |
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