FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETIES - NSW
Armidale Family History Group
Armidale is located midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. The first record of the town's existence dates to September 1839 when a Land Commissioner, George Macdonald, made a report to the Government in Sydney. Today, this region is also known as New England.
Ballina & Districts Heritage Site
This work is dedicated to the pioneers of yesterday, who had the courage to venture into the wilderness, going forth into the unknown of their to-morrows, and endure the harshness of the land and progress. And to those who have heritage of yesterday, preserving past knowledge for the future generations.
Bathurst Family History Group
The Family History Group of Bathurst Inc. was founded in 1985 by a small number of people who wanted to help each other to make progress with their family history research. Bathurst is the oldest inland city in Australia and is located about 200 km west of Sydney.
Bega Valley Genealogy Society
Welcome to the Bega Genealogy web page if you have any questions please feel free to contact our staff and we will try to assist you in whatever way we can.
Bellingen Family History Society
Genealogy transcripts on, from and about Bellingen Shire, New South Wales, Australia. Also lots of links to other Bellingen sites to give you a feel for this beautiful area.
Berrima District Historical and Family History Society
The museum contains a range of displays and memorabilia of the Southern Highlands, including relics and artefacts of Berrima during the First World War when it was an internment camp for German naval P.O.Ws from the Emden. A major exhibition of this latter material is on display.
Blue Mountains Family History Society
BMFHS and Blue Mountains City Council Family History Resources are housed in Springwood Library. Both the Society and Council have bought many new resources to be used in the dedicated area where computers, microfilm and microfiche readers are situated. Society volunteers are available to help researchers from 10am to 1pm in each week day except from mid December to mid January.
Botany Bay Family History Society
The Botany Bay Family History Society was formed in 1984 to "assist members in their family history research" by providing a meeting place in the Sutherland Shire for genealogists and family historians to pursue their common interests. Sutherland is approximately 30 km south of the city of Sydney, in the State of New South Wales, Australia
Braidwood Family History Society
Local areas covered (both current and previously known) include :- ARALUEN, BALLALABA, BELL'S CREEK, BENDOURA, BERLANG, BOMBAY, BRAIDWOOD, ELRINGTON, FARRINGTON, IRISH CORNER, JEMBAICUMBENE, JINDEN, JINGLEMONEY, KRAWARREE, LITTLE RIVER, LONG FLAT, MAJOR'S CREEK, MONGARLOWE, MOUNT ELRINGTON and REIDSDALE.
Camden Area Family History Society
For many people seeking their ancestors, Camden is an area rich in their family history, and a great starting place to unlock the mystery of their past. The Camden Area Family History Society Inc. was established in 1996. We have gathered a considerable amount of resources and information for the benefit of members, or anyone interested in researching their family history.
Campbelltown & Airds Historical Society
We collect photographs, objects, books, plans, documents and information about Campbelltown. Our museum is located in Glenalvon Stables and is currently open on the first Saturday of each month (except January) 9.30 am - 1 pm. We have published a large number of books and produce three journals a year and a regular newsletter.
Cape Banks Family History Society
Our Resource collection is constantly growing to meet members' needs and interests. Begin a fascinating hobby today or even consider becoming a member. Our experienced researchers will help you get started and to keep researching. Cape Banks also has a number of publications which may also be of interest.
Casino and District Family History Group Inc
We have been established in Casino for over 13 years and our main purpose is to research family history. It is also our aim to make ourselves widely known to the community. Anyone can research. We can help with all local, Australian and overseas family history. Our volunteer staff will be more than happy to answer any of your questions. And if they can't help they will certainly direct you to someone who can.
Central Coast Family History Society
The Central Coast Family History Group Inc was formed in 1981, when a small group began to meet over coffee to exchange ideas regarding research into their family histories.
Clarence River Family History Society
Welcome to the Clarence RiverGenWeb site. This site is for anyone with an interest in the family history of the Clarence River area, as well as a repository for genealogical material from the region. The principal settlements in the area are Grafton, Maclean, Ulmarra, Harpers Island, Palmers Island, Yamba & Iluka, but I have also included Casino as many Casino settlers were also Clarence River settlers.
Cornish Association, NSW
Established in 1974, the Cornish Association of New South Wales (CANSW), formerly the Cornish Association of Sydney, is the equal second oldest Cornish Association in Australia, and the second largest. Membership by household is 172, covering over 300 people. There is plenty of room for growth as 2% (or over 100,000 people) in the State of NSW have Cornish ancestry!
Cowra Family History Group
Cowra Family History Group Inc was founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1988, by a small group of people with a mutual interest in local and family history.
Dead Persons Society
This Website has been established for the Dead Persons Society here in Sydney in April 1995. The DPS is "reengineering and pioneering new pathways in neo-genealogical research". The old ways are being reshaped, reconstructed and recomposed into faster, wider, better and more ! So, this page contains linkages to original material not available elsewhere on the net together with pointers to other sites of interest to Australian genealogists with ancestral interests overseas. It also contains material that .... well, it's just different !
Dubbo and District, NSW
Dubbo and District Family History Society was formed by a few select members in 1983, who saw the need to have archived and hard to find resources easily accessible to the country region so family historians could follow their passion without having to travel long hours to the city!
Gerringong and District Historical Society
This site is useful for genealogical research in the Illawarra area of New South Wales, Australia, (with particular reference to the town of Gerringong and its surrounds).
Griffith Genealogical and Historical Society Inc
The Griffith Genealogical & Historical Society was established in 1981. Although a comparatively small society our Members actively enjoy their hobby and over the years have acquired an extensive collection to assist them in their research. The city of Griffith is in Australia in the state of New South Wales 570 km (7 hours) west of Sydney and 450 km (5 hours) north of Melbourne.
Hunter Valley, NSW
http://www.huntervalleygenealogy.com
Kiama Family History Centre
The Kiama Family History Centre is involved with the following work: General research and advice in family and social history. Creation and presentation of schools' education programs that slot perfectly into the modern day Australian history curriculum. (At present five programs are operated, including a site study, World War One and Convicts) Indexing programs for previously unindexed material. Hosting group excursions. Commissioned research carried out. Adoption research & support undertaken .
Lake Macquarie Family History Group Inc
Promote the study of family history and local history. Encourage the recording and preservation of family and local history. Provide facilities to assist and benefit members research.
Lithgow and District Family History Society Inc
Ewen Smith Memorial Hall, Cnr Tank St & Donald St, Lithgow. Phone: +61 (02) 6353-1089 (during library hours)
Maitland Family History Circle Inc.
Welcome to the Maitland Family History Circle Inc. We are situated in the Maitland City Library High Street Maitland (Next to the Belmore Bridge) in the Hunter Valley, NSW Australia.
MANNING WALLAMBA Family History Society Inc.
Bounded by KENDALL, to the North, RAWDON VALE to the West, BULAHDELAH and FORSTER to the South.
Milton Ulladulla
Local and Family History Site
The Milton Ulladulla district is on the NSW South Coast, being part of the city of Shoalhaven. Captain Cook first saw Aboriginals on our beaches in 1770. The first white Settler was Rev Thomas Kendall in 1828 who started cedar cutting at Narrawallee Creek near Milton. Ulladulla was known as Nulladulla - meaning safe harbour.
Muswellbrook Local and Family History Society
The Society maintains its records and a small museum in "Weidmann Cottage" in front of the Muswellbrook Library at 132 Bridge Street. Muswellbrook. The Cottage is opened every Saturday from 9.30am - 12.30pm. The Cottage may be opened at other times by appointment if resources permit. Buses and tour groups are most welcome.
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
We are a volunteer, non-profit group whose primary aim is to support both Family and Local History within the City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia. We serve the communities of Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and East, Berwick, Harkaway, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Beaconsfield and the surrounding areas.
Nepean Family History Society
The Nepean Family History Society was founded in December 1980 by a group of local people interested in getting together on a formal and social basis to further their interest in family history. The Society grew from the growing demand for facilities designed to provide the family historian in the Nepean area with better access to genealogical records and related reference works.
Newcastle Family History Society
The Newcastle Family History Society Inc., formed in 1983 is a friendly, busy group of people dedicated to family history, with interests in families from around the world. Not all our members live in Newcastle, however. Many belong because their ancestors came from the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, and they like to keep in touch with our activities and publications, through our Journal.
Parramatta and District, NSW
The Parramatta & District Historical Society Inc. was formed in 1913 and is Australia's second oldest, being preceded by the Royal Australian Historical Society, founded in 1901.
Picton and Disctrict Historical and Family History Society
The Society meets on the first Saturday of each month (except January) at 9.30am in the Library, Menangle Street, Picton. Please phone to confirm details of next meeting.
Port Stephens Family History Society
Port Stephens Family History Society was formed in 1986 (formerly known as Tilligerry Family History Society). The Society has its own research library at the Tilligerry Community Centre, Lemon Tree Passage, which is available for both members and non-members to use (a small fee is charged for non-members).
Richmond River Historical Society
RRHS was formed in 1936 to collect, preserve, display and disseminate historical material relevant to Australia's past generally and to North Eastern NSW in particular.
Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc.
The Richmond-Tweed Family History Society was formed in 1983. The Society takes its name from the area between two local rivers that flow into the Pacific Ocean on the northern New South Wales coast of Australia.
Singleton Family History Society
Family History Society Singleton inc
Tamworth and District Family History Group Inc
Tamworth is situated in Northern N.S.W. approx. 440 kms north-west of Sydney, Australia. Tamworth was established in the 1840's as a centre for Sheep, Cattle & Wheat, and achieved further expansion with the discovery of Gold in the Hanging Rock and Nundle areas.