WEBSITES FOR HISTORICAL & FAMILY HERITAGE SOCIETIES
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Chapters of the Fellowship of First Fleeters
Many Chapters produce publications of interest as well as sharing family information in order to maintain their legacy for future generations. Contact any of the Chapters listed on the FFF website and meet people who share a common interest in history and at the same time learn more about the rich heritage of our Nation.
http://www.fellowshipfirstfleeters.org.au/chapters.html
Historical Societies
Ku-ring-gai Historical Society
The Family History Group is a very active group within the Society, with an extensive range of resources from both local and overseas to assist members researching their family history. For tips and processes of family history research visit: The best day to attend the 3rd Monday of the month when Jo Harris, Beverly and Bruce Robinson are on duty – they are very knowledgeable. Everything you need is available on KHS Intranet including Ancestry and Find My Past.
http://www.khs.org.au
Lane Cove Historical Society Inc
Aims to preserve the Lane Cove heritage sites and the preservation of the Carisbrook Collection.
http://www.carisbrookhouse.com.au/society.htm
Mosman Historical Society
A community based Society that aims to promote the history and heritage of Mosman as well as Australian history in general.
http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/mosman/history/society
Hunter’s Hill Historical Society
A resource centre providing public access to historical records of families and organisations of Hunters Hill.
http://www.huntershill.nsw.au/subsites/index
Manly Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society
One of the oldest suburban historical societies in Australia, the Society has kept the only continuous record of northern beaches achievements, local historical mementoes, documents and research.
http://www/mwphs.com
Royal Australian Historical Society
An Australia-wide organisation founded to encourage Australians to understand more about their history and working to promote interest in Australian history, advance the study of Australian history, and broaden opportunities for participation in historical research.
http://www.rahs.org.au
Royal Historical Society of Victoria
http://www.historyvictoria.org.au
Royal Historical Society of Queensland
http://www.queenslandhistory.org
Royal Historical Society of Western Australia
http://histwest.org.au
Royal Historical Society of South Australia
http://www.hssa.org.au
Kogarah Historical Society
Beverley Earnshaw, President, 02 9546 1091
http://kogarah.historicalsociety.com.au/carss-park-museum/
Dharug & Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society
Jan Kofron, President, 02 9481 8478
Mornington Peninsula Family History Society
Lynne Emblin, Chairman, 03 9787 4590
Australian Family Tree Connections
The Independent Monthly Magazine for Australian and New Zealand Family Historians
www.aftc.com.au
Family Heritage Societies:
Manning Wallamba Family History Society Inc
The fig tree - Journal of this society
www.manningwallambafhs.com.au
Rope - Pulley Family Heritage Association
Brian Rope, Chairman, 0414 542 422
www.ropepulley.org
Thomas Arndell Family Association
Brenda Carter, President, 02 4920 6740
Tunks Descendants Association
Ron Baird, President, 02 4822 9383
Herbert Family Association
Rob Herbert, 02 4862 1206 or Mob 04 1997 2301
Nepean Family History Society
Hazel Magann, President, 02 9628 1598
www.nepeanfhs.org.au
John Nicols Family Society
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/-johnnichols/
John & Mary Small Family Association
https://sites.google.com/site/smallfamilyda
Hobart Town (1804) First Settlers Association
www.htfs.org.au
Main images: From the internet
Images below: 19th century family photos, courtesy of G. Doyle. Old photos a great resource for family history.
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