About the Group The Victorian Group was Formed in May 1986. The group's first Co-Convenors were Lorna and the late Bill Bell. The Group was popular with WAGS members, reflecting the high proportion of forebears who had passed through Victoria prior to descendants settling in Western Australia. Elizabeth Rummins took over leadership of the group in September 1987, a position she held for 11 years. In 1998 Tony Scott took over the helm until the end of 2001 when he relocated to Victoria.  Fred Grosvernor and Keith Fellowes took over as convenors in 2002. The group celebrated its 20th Anniversary in May 2006 with new and long time members in attendence. The group holds over 3000 Victorian BMD certificates fully indexed.   For enquiries and information contact Glenda Rowe  growe_2@yahoo.com The group helps members and visitors research their interests in Victoria.with a growing wealth of material now available to family historians. The group has contacts with the Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc, the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc, the Port Phillip Pioneers' Group Inc and the 1850’s group, to broaden our knowledge of Victorian Genealogy and History. Persons with heritage in these areas are encouraged to join.

Contact
CONVENORS	Fred Grosvenor
	Keith Fellowes		keithfellowes@bigpond.com

Helpful Hints   for VICTORIAN RESEARCH
* WAGS LIBRARY CATALOGUE -	Not available at present - Watch this space
* FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH    GUIDE for VICTORIA -	UPDATED EDITION published by the Victorian Group. Available for sale from WAGS Bookshop $12.50
* LEGS	A members only photocopy service where LEGS will do the walking and the photocopying.  YOU have to SUPPLY the relevant information and details e.g. Passenger Lists, Probate, Wills and Land Records. Contact convenors for further information.
* NEWS	State Records have moved to new premises in 99 Sheil Street Nth Melbourne.
* PROJECTS IN PROGRESS	The group is building up a collection of newspapers on microfilm from the 1850's, concentrating on Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong.

Meetings Meetings are held quarterly in February, May, August and October with 2 extra days for workshops in April and September. All meetings will be held at May St Bayswater on designated Saturdays.  Bring along your questions and research successes. Members are always on hand to help newcomers. Next Meeting: Click    to find next meeting details or contact Convenor.

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