South Eastern Historical Association Inc.

Author: lynneb

  • Weekend of family history October 20 to 22

    The Victorian Association of Family History Organisations (VAFHO) and Colac & District Family History Group are hosting this year’s VAFHO Family History Expo.

    Day 1 is all about writing your family history.

    Day 2 is the Expo where you will be able to see family history groups, government agencies, businesses and others plus four major talks and short information sessions.

    Day 3 is set aside for history walks, cemetery tours and family reunions.

    You can find Colac & District Family History Group here: http://www.colacfamilyhistory.org.au/

    Colac flyer

     

  • Our Boys at the Front

    I am sure everyone involved with the SEHA will join me in congratulating the Mornington & District Historical Society on their win in the “Best collaborative community work” category of the Victorian Community History Awards 2011.

    Their entry “Our Boys at the Front” (book & DVD) gives an account of the Great War through local eyes and is based on the Peninsula Post’s news, letters from the front, etc. From today’s Souvenir Brochure ” It is an excellent example of a local history that illustrates the interconnectedness of its community with dominating world events.”

    This a great resource for anyone who had family living on the Mornington Peninsula during the time of the Great War and is available from the society.