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‘Beginning Family History’ sessions on again

Back by popular demand, libraries throughout Latrobe City will hold ‘Beginning Family History’ information sessions for people wanting to know how to start finding out about their family’s past.

By Latrobe City Council - 6th April 2006 - Back to News

Latrobe City’s library systems coordinator, Claire Wood, said the sessions will focus on the seven simple steps which need to be taken to begin researching.

"These essential steps will help people to begin their family history journey and to show them the basic methods of researching family history. The sessions will also provide an overview of the family history resources that are available locally and via the internet," Ms Wood said.

The ‘Beginning Family History’ sessions will run at 3.30pm on Thursday 20 April at Morwell library; at 10.30am on Saturday 22 April at Moe library; and at 3.30pm on Sunday 30 April at Traralgon library.

For information about the sessions or to register attendance, please contact the Traralgon library, telephone 5176 3630.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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  Geoff Rossetti’s son will lead Sale’s Freedom of Entry march, honouring family legacy and the city’s longstanding Defence connection, with community celebrations continuing at Brennan Park on 19 October.
• Government was light on details about fuel and fertiliser plans, says Darren Chester
  Darren Chester urges the Albanese government to ensure fuel and fertiliser prioritisation for agriculture and food production, warning supply disruptions from the Iran conflict threaten farmers, exports and Australian household budgets.
• Baw Baw Shire to gain two new kindergartens located at the Neerim South Primary School and Warragul Regional College opening in 2028
  Baw Baw Shire will gain two new kindergartens at Neerim South and Warragul, opening in 2028, easing local demand and supporting families as part of the State’s Best Start reforms.