BENDIGO REGIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC.
A0022731P
P.O. BOX 1049
BENDIGO
VIC. 3552.
Welcome to the Homepage of the Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society. For your interest you will find here details of our meetings, library duty hours, research services and membership fees.
CURRENT UPDATE ON THE SOCIETY'S TROVE DIGISATION PROJECT
Funding to complete digitising the Elmore Standard newspapers from October 1912 - December 1920 has been provided under the Public Records Office of Victoria's Local History Grants program. Our thanks to PROV and to all involved in this worthwhile project.
The Christmas break-up lunch will be held (depending on restrictions, of course) at
the National Hotel, High Street, Bendigo
on
Wednesday, 1 December 2021 at noon.
RSVP via phone or text to the secretary on 0414 819 986.
PLEASE NOTE: For the time being, research queries at the Bendigo Library will be available by appointment only on Mondays between 11am and 3pm. If you are planning a visit please complete the form below giving estimated time of arrival and a brief summary of your enquiry. A time will be confirmed. *
MEMBERSHIP
To become a member of our Society you are invited to fill out a membership request form and pay $25.00 which consists of an initial $5.00 joining fee and $20.00 annual membership fee for a single membership and $25.00 per year for a family membership.
This will entitle you to receive copies of our "Golden Links" newsletter which is published four times a year, and access to the many wonderful genealogical resources we have accumulated over the years. It also enables you to access our genealogical records which are held at the North Central Goldfields Library. Self research is free but volunteer researchers are available to help for a fee which is detailed in our Research link.
A print friendly membership application form can be sent to the Society with the appropriate level of payment and you can now pay your membership by Bank Transfer. Details are on the Membership Form.
Membership Application
MEETINGS
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month (except December & January) at 7.30 pm. Venue for meetings is the Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church Hall, Church Street Kangaroo Flat. There is parking available.
Visitors are very welcome at our meetings also.
We have guest speakers during the year and nights where members can ask questions about their own genealogical problems.
MEETING SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
2021
January - No Meeting
25th February - Business Meeting
25th March - 'Building a Dragon' - Joy Roy FGSV
29th April - 'Who is Mr McDuff?' - Betty Jackman
27th May - Members night - My grandparents
24th June - Jen Pata - Unusual Resources for Family History
29th July - Annual General Meeting (Postponed due to COVID rules)
26th - August - cancelled due to Lockdown #6
30th September - British Railways - Ken Pata
28th October - Betty Jackman - Bendigo Then and Now
25th November - Christmas Quiz and supper
December - No meeting
*LIBRARY
Due to the regular Covid19 closures our Volunteers are now returning to the library to help with research by appointment only.
The Society's records are accessible at the following location - Goldfields Research Centre, 1st Floor, Bendigo Library Building, 259 Hargreaves Street every Monday from 11 am until 3 pm (except Public Holidays).
Assistance will be available at that time to provide access to society records and to assist with information to family historians and researchers.
RESEARCH
The Society will also undertake local research for those who are unable to visit the library in person. Contact the address above to request research from one of our volunteer researchers and remember to always enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope with any correspondence to the Society. Fees are charged at thirty dollars ($30) for up to two hours of research - plus costs for photocopying etc. Payment must be included with the research request. All research is done by volunteers and any funds raised assist the society to purchase new records for the benefit of all researchers.
The Research Process Explained:
Once payment is received we will investigate either your specific queries or start at the beginning and check all records we use. We hold a good number of records pertaining to Bendigo and its suburbs and a little about surrounding country areas.
We do many hours of ongoing research and mail or email the information to you. If there is an excessive amount of photocopying we may request a further payment to cover this as we have to pay the library for the use of their photocopier. However, if we are unable to find anything or very little we will refund all or some of your payment.
We then keep the information we have researched for you on file and it is then available to future people who may be researching your names too. Many times we have put people in touch with other researchers of their own trees.
Our research people do so much more work than you would realise to help you in your search for information. Please feel confident that everything possible is done by our volunteers to supply you with any relevant information we may have in our library.
The funds raised from your payments for our research, assist us with obtaining further records and to produce indexes etc. for easy access of family details in Bendigo and district.
Payment can be made by cheque or money order made payable to BRGS at our PO Box address.
You can also pay via Bank Transfer. Information is provided on the both the Membership and Research Pages.
You can make initial contact to discuss Research or Membership matters via the contact link at the bottom of this page. Please give clear information in the comments section about your request at the time of sending. Otherwise, print off the appropriate forms and send them with your details and payment to our Post Office Box. Thank You.
Research Request Form
Publications for Sale
Indexes available for searching
Mayors of Bendigo 1856-2001
Bendigo Hospital Admissions
Anne Caudle - The Lady 1812-1865
For further information about these publications and resources
- click on the Publications for Sale button from the top menu.
Thank you for visiting our home page.
Please call again.
If you wish to contact the Society please fill out the contact form below.
A0022731P
P.O. BOX 1049
BENDIGO
VIC. 3552.
Welcome to the Homepage of the Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society. For your interest you will find here details of our meetings, library duty hours, research services and membership fees.
CURRENT UPDATE ON THE SOCIETY'S TROVE DIGISATION PROJECT
Funding to complete digitising the Elmore Standard newspapers from October 1912 - December 1920 has been provided under the Public Records Office of Victoria's Local History Grants program. Our thanks to PROV and to all involved in this worthwhile project.
The Christmas break-up lunch will be held (depending on restrictions, of course) at
the National Hotel, High Street, Bendigo
on
Wednesday, 1 December 2021 at noon.
RSVP via phone or text to the secretary on 0414 819 986.
PLEASE NOTE: For the time being, research queries at the Bendigo Library will be available by appointment only on Mondays between 11am and 3pm. If you are planning a visit please complete the form below giving estimated time of arrival and a brief summary of your enquiry. A time will be confirmed. *
MEMBERSHIP
To become a member of our Society you are invited to fill out a membership request form and pay $25.00 which consists of an initial $5.00 joining fee and $20.00 annual membership fee for a single membership and $25.00 per year for a family membership.
This will entitle you to receive copies of our "Golden Links" newsletter which is published four times a year, and access to the many wonderful genealogical resources we have accumulated over the years. It also enables you to access our genealogical records which are held at the North Central Goldfields Library. Self research is free but volunteer researchers are available to help for a fee which is detailed in our Research link.
A print friendly membership application form can be sent to the Society with the appropriate level of payment and you can now pay your membership by Bank Transfer. Details are on the Membership Form.
Membership Application
MEETINGS
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month (except December & January) at 7.30 pm. Venue for meetings is the Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church Hall, Church Street Kangaroo Flat. There is parking available.
Visitors are very welcome at our meetings also.
We have guest speakers during the year and nights where members can ask questions about their own genealogical problems.
MEETING SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
2021
January - No Meeting
25th February - Business Meeting
25th March - 'Building a Dragon' - Joy Roy FGSV
29th April - 'Who is Mr McDuff?' - Betty Jackman
27th May - Members night - My grandparents
24th June - Jen Pata - Unusual Resources for Family History
29th July - Annual General Meeting (Postponed due to COVID rules)
26th - August - cancelled due to Lockdown #6
30th September - British Railways - Ken Pata
28th October - Betty Jackman - Bendigo Then and Now
25th November - Christmas Quiz and supper
December - No meeting
*LIBRARY
Due to the regular Covid19 closures our Volunteers are now returning to the library to help with research by appointment only.
The Society's records are accessible at the following location - Goldfields Research Centre, 1st Floor, Bendigo Library Building, 259 Hargreaves Street every Monday from 11 am until 3 pm (except Public Holidays).
Assistance will be available at that time to provide access to society records and to assist with information to family historians and researchers.
RESEARCH
The Society will also undertake local research for those who are unable to visit the library in person. Contact the address above to request research from one of our volunteer researchers and remember to always enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope with any correspondence to the Society. Fees are charged at thirty dollars ($30) for up to two hours of research - plus costs for photocopying etc. Payment must be included with the research request. All research is done by volunteers and any funds raised assist the society to purchase new records for the benefit of all researchers.
The Research Process Explained:
Once payment is received we will investigate either your specific queries or start at the beginning and check all records we use. We hold a good number of records pertaining to Bendigo and its suburbs and a little about surrounding country areas.
We do many hours of ongoing research and mail or email the information to you. If there is an excessive amount of photocopying we may request a further payment to cover this as we have to pay the library for the use of their photocopier. However, if we are unable to find anything or very little we will refund all or some of your payment.
We then keep the information we have researched for you on file and it is then available to future people who may be researching your names too. Many times we have put people in touch with other researchers of their own trees.
Our research people do so much more work than you would realise to help you in your search for information. Please feel confident that everything possible is done by our volunteers to supply you with any relevant information we may have in our library.
The funds raised from your payments for our research, assist us with obtaining further records and to produce indexes etc. for easy access of family details in Bendigo and district.
Payment can be made by cheque or money order made payable to BRGS at our PO Box address.
You can also pay via Bank Transfer. Information is provided on the both the Membership and Research Pages.
You can make initial contact to discuss Research or Membership matters via the contact link at the bottom of this page. Please give clear information in the comments section about your request at the time of sending. Otherwise, print off the appropriate forms and send them with your details and payment to our Post Office Box. Thank You.
Research Request Form
Publications for Sale
Indexes available for searching
Mayors of Bendigo 1856-2001
Bendigo Hospital Admissions
Anne Caudle - The Lady 1812-1865
For further information about these publications and resources
- click on the Publications for Sale button from the top menu.
Thank you for visiting our home page.
Please call again.
If you wish to contact the Society please fill out the contact form below.
