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Australia has many societies and organizations that may have information of value to your genealogical research. There are also some societies in the country of origin of your ancestor. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies to gain information and knowledge about the area your ancestor came from, as well as access to their publications.
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== Genealogical Societies ==
Australia has many societies and organizations that may have information of value to your genealogical research. There are also some societies in the country of origin of your ancestor. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies to gain information and knowledge about the area your ancestor came from, as well as access to their publications.


There are a few genealogical societies which emphasize Australia research. Most societies publish helpful periodicals, transcripts, compiled genealogies, special indexes, collections and projects. They also publish inquiries/queries about Australiz ancestors or maintain a list of members' research interests.
==Genealogical Societies==


The following societies may be of interest:
There are a few genealogical societies which emphasize Australia research. Most societies publish helpful periodicals, transcripts, compiled genealogies, special indexes, collections and projects. They also publish inquiries/queries about Australian ancestors or maintain a list of members' research interests.


:'''Society of Australian Genealogists'''<br>120 Kent Street<br>Sydney, NSW 2000<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:info@sag.org.au info@sag.org.au]<br>Fax: 02-9241-4872<br>Telephone: 02-9247-3953<br>Internet: http://www.sag.org.au/
The following national societies may be of interest:  


== New South Wales Family History Societies ==
'''Society of Australian Genealogists'''<br>
Richmond Villa<br>
120 Kent Street<br>
Sydney, NSW 2000<br>
Australia<br>
Fax: 02-9241-4872<br>
Telephone: 02-9247-3953<br>
Email: [mailto:info@sag.org.au info@sag.org.au]<br>
Website: [http://www.sag.org.au/ www.sag.org.au]<br>


'''Albury and District Historical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 822 <br>Albury, NSW 2640 <br>Australia
:The goal of the Society is to help people trace their family history.<br><br>


'''Armidale Family History Group'''<br>P.O. box 1378<br>Armidale,&nbsp;NSW 2350<br>Australia
'''The Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations Inc.'''<br>
GPO Box 1394<br>
Canberra, ACT, 2601<br>
Australia<br>
Contact: [https://www.affho.org/index.php/contact-us Contact Us]
Website: [https://www.affho.org/ https://www.affho.org/]<br>


'''Family History Group of Bathurst, Inc.'''<br>P.O. Box 1058 <br>Bathurst,&nbsp;NSW 2795<br>Australia<br>Internet: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbfhg
:The AFFHO is an umbrella organization for family history societies in Australia and New Zealand with interests in family history, genealogy, heraldry, and other such topics.<br><br>


'''Bega Valley Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 19 <br>Pambula, NSW 2549 <br>Australia
===New South Wales Societies===


'''Bellinger Valley Historical Society'''<br>Hyde Street<br>(Near Council Offices)<br>Bellingen, NSW, 2454 <br>Australia<br>Internet:http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/ <br>http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbmfhs
'''Albury and District Historical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 822 <br>Albury, NSW 2640 <br>Australia  


==Queensland Family History Societies==
'''Armidale Family History Group'''<br>P.O. box 1378<br>Armidale, NSW 2350<br>Australia


'''Caboolture Family History Research Group Inc. (CFHRG Inc.)<br>'''PO Box 837 <br>Caboolture, QLD 4510 <br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:cfhrg@mail.cth.com.au cfhrg@mail.cth.com.au] &nbsp;or [mailto:cfhrg@yahoo.com.au cfhrg@yahoo.com.au]<br>Telephone: 07-5428-2018 <br>Internet: [http://cfhrg.tripod.com/ http://cfhrg.tripod.com]
'''Botany Bay Family History Society Inc.'''<br>PO Box 1006<br>Sutherland, NSW 1499<br>Australia<br>Website: [http://www.bbfhs.org.au/ www.bbfhs.org.au]  


Library:
'''Bega Valley Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 19 <br>Pambula, NSW 2549 <br>Australia


King Street<br>Caboolture ("The Old Fire Station")<br>Caboolture, QLD&nbsp;<br>Australia
'''Bellinger Valley Historical Society'''<br>Hyde Street<br>(Near Council Offices)<br>Bellingen, NSW, 2454 <br>Australia<br>Website: [http://www.australiagenweb.org/nsw/midnc/bellingen/ www.australiagenweb.org]


'''Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical&nbsp;and Historical Research Group Inc.'''<br>Internet: http://www.genealogy-noosa.org.au/
'''Family History Group of Bathurst Inc.'''<br>PO Box 1058 <br>Bathurst NSW 2795<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:bfhg@bathurstfhg.asn.au bfhg@bathurstfhg.asn.au]<br>Website: [http://www.bathurstfhg.asn.au/ www.bathurstfhg.asn.au]<br>


'''Gold Coast Family History Society Inc. <br>'''Internet: [http://www.goldcoastfhs.org.au/ http://www.goldcoastfhs.org.au]
'''Hawkesbury Family History Group<br>'''Hawkesbury Library<br>300 George Street<br>Windsor NSW 2756<br>Website: [http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/community/hfhg/ www.hawkesbury.net.au]


==Western Australia Family History Societies==
'''Lake Macquarie Family History Group'''<br>PO Box 4080<br>Woodrising, NSW 2284<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@lmfhg.org.au secretary@lmfhg.org.au]<br>Website: [http://www.lmfhg.org.au/ www.lmfhg.org.au]


'''Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc.'''<br>6/48 May Street <br>Bayswater, WA 6053<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:genealogy@wags.org.au genealogy@wags.org.au] &nbsp; <br>Telephone: 08-9271-4311<br>Fax: 08-9370-1572 <br>Internet: [http://www.wags.org.au/ http://www.wags.org.au]
===Queensland Societies===


'''Busselton Family History Society'''<br>Internet: http://members.westnet.com.au/busgen
'''Caboolture Family History Research Group Inc. (CFHRG Inc.)<br>'''PO Box 837 <br>Caboolture, QLD 4510 <br>Australia<br>Telephone: 07-5428-2018 <br>Email: [mailto:cfhrg@mail.cth.com.au cfhrg@mail.cth.com.au] or [mailto:cfhrg@yahoo.com.au cfhrg@yahoo.com.au]<br>Website: [http://cfhrg.tripod.com/ cfhrg.tripod.com]


'''Carnarvon Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 1049<br>Carnarvon, WA 6701 <br>Australia
Library:


'''Geraldton Family History Society'''<br>The Residency<br>321 Marine Terrace <br>Internet: http://members.westnet.com.au/gfhs/
King Street<br>Caboolture ("The Old Fire Station")<br>Caboolture, QLD<br>Australia


Mailing Address:
'''Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group Inc.'''<br>Website: [http://www.genealogy-noosa.org.au/ www.genealogy-noosa.org.au]


'''Geraldton Family History Society'''<br>P.O. Box 2502<br>Geraldton, WA 6531<br>Australia
'''Gold Coast Family History Society Inc. <br>'''Website: [http://www.goldcoastfhs.org.au/ www.goldcoastfhs.org.au]


'''Goldfields Family History Society, Inc.'''<br>P.O. Box 1462 <br>Kalgoorlie, WA 6430 <br>Australia
===Victoria Societies===
'''Genealogical Society of Victoria'''<br>
Level 1, 10 Queen Street<br>
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000<br>
Australia<br>
Telephone: 03 9662 4455<br>
Email: [mailto:gsv@gsv.org.au gsv@gsv.org.au]<br>
Website: [https://www.gsv.org.au/ www.gsv.org.au]<br>


'''Great Southern Family History Society'''&nbsp;<br>Western Australia<br>Internet: http://members.westnet.com.au/gsfhs
:The goal of the GSV is to encourage and assist people with their family histories. A team of volunteers will share their expertise and skills with newcomers.


'''Narrogin Meeting House Family History Centre'''<br>c/o 31 Furnival Street <br>Narrogin, WA 6312 <br>Australia
===Western Australia Societies===


'''Southern River Family History Centre'''<br>P.O. Box 108 <br>Melville, WA 6156 <br>Australia
'''Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc.'''<br>6/48 May Street <br>Bayswater, WA 6053<br>Australia<br>Telephone: 08-9271-4311<br>Fax: 08-9370-1572<br>Email: [mailto:genealogy@wags.org.au genealogy@wags.org.au]<br>Website: [http://www.wags.org.au/ www.wags.org.au]


==Family Associations ==
'''Busselton Family History Society'''<br>Website: [http://members.westnet.com.au/busgen www.members.westnet.com.au/busgen]


(If you would like a free listing for&nbsp;family associations in Australia,&nbsp;mail details to:
'''Carnarvon Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 1049<br>Carnarvon, WA 6701 <br>Australia  


'''Internet History Resources'''<br>23 Edith St<br>Leichhardt, NSW 2040 <br>Australia<br>Email: Angus McInnes at&nbsp;[mailto:admin@ihr.com.au admin@ihr.com.au]
'''Geraldton Family History Society'''<br>The Residency<br>321 Marine Terrace <br>Website: [https://geraldtonfhs.wordpress.com/ www.geraldtonfhs.wordpress.com]


=== The Chalker/Charker Society of Australia ===
Mailing Address:


This family society consists mainly of descendants of William Charker, also known as Chalker, who was transported to Sydney in 1802. For full details contact:
'''Geraldton Family History Society'''<br>P.O. Box 2502<br>Geraldton, WA 6531<br>Australia


'''The Everingham Family Association'''<br>P.O. Box 1039 <br>Ashfield, NSW&nbsp;1800<br>Australia<br>Telephone: 02-9326-3290
'''Goldfields Family History Society, Inc.'''<br>P.O. Box 1462 <br>Kalgoorlie, WA 6430 <br>Australia  


The Association is made up of descendants of Matthew James Everingham, who arrived in 1788 as a convict on the First Fleet, and his wife Elizabeth Rimes (also a convict), who arrived on the Second Fleet.
'''Great Southern Family History Society'''<br>Western Australia<br>Website: [https://membership.wags.org.au/component/content/article/31-homepage-content/352-wags-home-page www.membership.wags.org.au]


==Historical Societies ==
'''Narrogin Meeting House FamilySearch Centre'''<br>c/o 31 Furnival Street <br>Narrogin, WA 6312 <br>Australia


Historical societies can be valuable sources of information about Australia. Similar societies exist in countries from which&nbsp;Australians emigrated and they often collect information about&nbsp;Australian immigrants. Some may have information about specific&nbsp;Australian individuals. Many societies have special collections of books and manuscript materials for&nbsp;Australia that may be difficult to find in libraries and archives. For more information see [[Australia Archives and Libraries]]
'''Southern River FamilySearch Centre'''<br>P.O. Box 108 <br>Melville, WA 6156 <br>Australia


==Locating Records at the Family History Library ==
==Historical Societies==


Society records are usually described in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog on microfiche under the name of the society. They are also listed in the&nbsp;Place Search of the catalog under one of the following:
Historical societies can be valuable sources of information about Australia. Similar societies exist in countries from which Australians emigrated and they often collect information about Australian immigrants. Some may have information about specific Australian individuals. Many societies have special collections of books and manuscript materials for Australia that may be difficult to find in libraries and archives. For more information see [[Australia Archives and Libraries|Australia Archives and Libraries]].


AUSTRALIA - SOCIETIES


AUSTRALIA - GENEALOGY - SOCIETIES
'''Royal Australian Historical Society'''<br>
First Floor<br>
133 Macquarie Street<br>
Sydney NSW 2000<br>
Australia<br>
Telephone: (02) 9247 8001<br>
Telephone (International): +61 2 9247 8001<br>
Fax: (02) 9247 7854<br>
Email: [mailto:history@rahs.org.au history@rahs.org.au]<br>
Website: [https://www.rahs.org.au/ www.rahs.org.au]<br>


Some records gathered, compiled and published by societies are also listed in the&nbsp;Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under the type of record. For example, cemetery transcripts gathered by a local genealogical society are listed in the catalog under:
:The goal of the Royal Australian Historical Society is the advancement of education in the field of Australian history.<br><br>


AUSTRALIA - CEMETERIES
'''Federation of Australian Historical Societies'''<br>
GPO Box 1440<br>
Canberra ACT 2601<br>
Australia<br>
Telephone: 02 6295 2837<br>
Email: [mailto:admin@history.org.au admin@history.org.au]<br>
Website: [https://www.history.org.au/ www.history.org.au]<br>


==External Links==
:The Federation represents the interests of 1,000 historical societies throughout Australia. Members work to collect documents and images, research and publish history, present lectures and exhibitors, and protect and preserve places of heritage.<br><br>
* http://genealogypro.com/articles/organizations.html
 
* http://www.coraweb.com.au/society.htm
==Other Societies==
* http://www.affho.org/
===Family Associations===
* http://www.capebanks.org.au/societies.html
 
* http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/genelist.html
'''The Chalker/Charker Society of Australia'''<br>
This family society consists mainly of descendants of William Charker, also known as Chalker, who was transported to Sydney in 1802.
 
Contact: [https://chalker-charker.com/contact-us Contact Us]<br>
Website: [https://chalker-charker.com/ www.chalker-charker.com]<br>
 
:The objective of this Society is to establish, preserve, and maintain the history of William Charker/Chalker and his descendants in Australia and to promote the relationships between these descendants.<br><br>
 
'''The Everingham Family Association'''<br>
The Association is made up of descendants of Matthew James Everingham, who arrived in 1788 as a convict on the First Fleet, and his wife Elizabeth Rimes (also a convict), who arrived on the Second Fleet.
 
P.O. Box 1039 <br>
Ashfield, NSW 1800<br>
Australia<br>
Telephone: 02-9326-3290
 
==Websites==
 
*[http://www.unlockthepast.com.au/directory/Societies-family www.unlockthepast.com.au]
*[http://genealogypro.com/articles/organizations.html www.genealogypro.com/articles/organizations.html]
*[https://www.coraweb.com.au/categories/family-history-and-historical-societies www.coraweb.com.au]
*[https://capebanks.org.au www.capebanks.org.au]
*[http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/genelist.html www.nla.gov.au/oz/genelist.html]
*[https://www.ihr.com.au/societies.html www.ihr.com.au/societies.html]
 
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Australia has many societies and organizations that may have information of value to your genealogical research. There are also some societies in the country of origin of your ancestor. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies to gain information and knowledge about the area your ancestor came from, as well as access to their publications.

Genealogical Societies[edit | edit source]

There are a few genealogical societies which emphasize Australia research. Most societies publish helpful periodicals, transcripts, compiled genealogies, special indexes, collections and projects. They also publish inquiries/queries about Australian ancestors or maintain a list of members' research interests.

The following national societies may be of interest:

Society of Australian Genealogists
Richmond Villa
120 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Fax: 02-9241-4872
Telephone: 02-9247-3953
Email: info@sag.org.au
Website: www.sag.org.au

The goal of the Society is to help people trace their family history.

The Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations Inc.
GPO Box 1394
Canberra, ACT, 2601
Australia
Contact: Contact Us Website: https://www.affho.org/

The AFFHO is an umbrella organization for family history societies in Australia and New Zealand with interests in family history, genealogy, heraldry, and other such topics.

New South Wales Societies[edit | edit source]

Albury and District Historical Society
P.O. Box 822
Albury, NSW 2640
Australia

Armidale Family History Group
P.O. box 1378
Armidale, NSW 2350
Australia

Botany Bay Family History Society Inc.
PO Box 1006
Sutherland, NSW 1499
Australia
Website: www.bbfhs.org.au

Bega Valley Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 19
Pambula, NSW 2549
Australia

Bellinger Valley Historical Society
Hyde Street
(Near Council Offices)
Bellingen, NSW, 2454
Australia
Website: www.australiagenweb.org

Family History Group of Bathurst Inc.
PO Box 1058
Bathurst NSW 2795
Australia
Email: bfhg@bathurstfhg.asn.au
Website: www.bathurstfhg.asn.au

Hawkesbury Family History Group
Hawkesbury Library
300 George Street
Windsor NSW 2756
Website: www.hawkesbury.net.au

Lake Macquarie Family History Group
PO Box 4080
Woodrising, NSW 2284
Australia
Email: secretary@lmfhg.org.au
Website: www.lmfhg.org.au

Queensland Societies[edit | edit source]

Caboolture Family History Research Group Inc. (CFHRG Inc.)
PO Box 837
Caboolture, QLD 4510
Australia
Telephone: 07-5428-2018
Email: cfhrg@mail.cth.com.au or cfhrg@yahoo.com.au
Website: cfhrg.tripod.com

Library:

King Street
Caboolture ("The Old Fire Station")
Caboolture, QLD
Australia

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group Inc.
Website: www.genealogy-noosa.org.au

Gold Coast Family History Society Inc.
Website: www.goldcoastfhs.org.au

Victoria Societies[edit | edit source]

Genealogical Society of Victoria
Level 1, 10 Queen Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Australia
Telephone: 03 9662 4455
Email: gsv@gsv.org.au
Website: www.gsv.org.au

The goal of the GSV is to encourage and assist people with their family histories. A team of volunteers will share their expertise and skills with newcomers.

Western Australia Societies[edit | edit source]

Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc.
6/48 May Street
Bayswater, WA 6053
Australia
Telephone: 08-9271-4311
Fax: 08-9370-1572
Email: genealogy@wags.org.au
Website: www.wags.org.au

Busselton Family History Society
Website: www.members.westnet.com.au/busgen

Carnarvon Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1049
Carnarvon, WA 6701
Australia

Geraldton Family History Society
The Residency
321 Marine Terrace
Website: www.geraldtonfhs.wordpress.com

Mailing Address:

Geraldton Family History Society
P.O. Box 2502
Geraldton, WA 6531
Australia

Goldfields Family History Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 1462
Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
Australia

Great Southern Family History Society
Western Australia
Website: www.membership.wags.org.au

Narrogin Meeting House FamilySearch Centre
c/o 31 Furnival Street
Narrogin, WA 6312
Australia

Southern River FamilySearch Centre
P.O. Box 108
Melville, WA 6156
Australia

Historical Societies[edit | edit source]

Historical societies can be valuable sources of information about Australia. Similar societies exist in countries from which Australians emigrated and they often collect information about Australian immigrants. Some may have information about specific Australian individuals. Many societies have special collections of books and manuscript materials for Australia that may be difficult to find in libraries and archives. For more information see Australia Archives and Libraries.


Royal Australian Historical Society
First Floor
133 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Telephone: (02) 9247 8001
Telephone (International): +61 2 9247 8001
Fax: (02) 9247 7854
Email: history@rahs.org.au
Website: www.rahs.org.au

The goal of the Royal Australian Historical Society is the advancement of education in the field of Australian history.

Federation of Australian Historical Societies
GPO Box 1440
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Telephone: 02 6295 2837
Email: admin@history.org.au
Website: www.history.org.au

The Federation represents the interests of 1,000 historical societies throughout Australia. Members work to collect documents and images, research and publish history, present lectures and exhibitors, and protect and preserve places of heritage.

Other Societies[edit | edit source]

Family Associations[edit | edit source]

The Chalker/Charker Society of Australia
This family society consists mainly of descendants of William Charker, also known as Chalker, who was transported to Sydney in 1802.

Contact: Contact Us
Website: www.chalker-charker.com

The objective of this Society is to establish, preserve, and maintain the history of William Charker/Chalker and his descendants in Australia and to promote the relationships between these descendants.

The Everingham Family Association
The Association is made up of descendants of Matthew James Everingham, who arrived in 1788 as a convict on the First Fleet, and his wife Elizabeth Rimes (also a convict), who arrived on the Second Fleet.

P.O. Box 1039
Ashfield, NSW 1800
Australia
Telephone: 02-9326-3290

Websites[edit | edit source]

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