Melbourne

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 10:12

eMelbourne - The Encyclopedia of Melbourne Online The print volume of the Encyclopedia of Melbourne was published in 2005 by Cambridge University Press. The online Encyclopedia of Melbourne - eMelbourne - now contains the full text of the print volume, with additional text, digital and educational resources. The University of Melbourne have put Melbourne maps online for 1945 - or aerial photographs. It includes our . . . more »

Apps for Family and Local History

Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 11:52

Smart phones and other devices such as IPads are becoming more common place in our community. More and more Apps or applications are being developed for use on these devices. I have an android phone and are slowly becoming familiar with some interesting apps out there. So what would be of interest to Local and Family History researchers? A search on Quixey – the searchengine . . . more »

Eltham Cemetery

Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 14:18

Eltham District Historical Society has an upcoming heritage walk of interest. The Eltham Cemetery is the custodian of more than 150 years of Eltham’s history. Harry Gilliam’s research on the cemetery includes information on Eltham pioneers from those early years, as well as details of interesting and important locals buried there in more recent times. Harry will lead a further tour of grave sites on . . . more »

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Upcoming Genealogy Events

23rd

Bygone Days - Births, Deaths & Marriages
10:00 am Diamond Valley

24th

Genealogy Research Online
11:00 am Rosanna

26th

Heritage and Family Memorabilia
1:00 pm Mill Park

30th

Ancestors in Mental Asylums
1:30 pm Diamond Valley