Clyde Street, Balclutha looking south

Our History

It all began in 1971 as a group of girlfriends with a common interest in family history met casually.  They began transcribing local cemeteries – 7 in five months!  In October 1971 this group became the ‘Balclutha Genealogical Society’ with 11 members.  From those beginnings to the present day as a branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, we owe much to the efforts of our early members and the projects they undertook.

Full Branch Membership

NZ$20 per annum

Newsletter Only

NZ$10 per annum

   (Posted in New Zealand or emailed)

Meetings:

Where

Public Library, John Street, Balclutha

When

1st Thursday of each month except January

at 7.30 pm. (Research from 6.45 pm - 7.30 pm)

Research:

Where

Public Library, John Street, Balclutha

When

3rd Thursday of each month except December and January.  

7 – 9 pm

MEETING DATES

2010

Meeting start 7.30pm (see above)

·         September 2^nd – Who’s your father? – share your father’s life and genealogy

·         October 7^th - Round the Table – share your recent research success and seek help from members

·         November 4^th – ‘Movember’ – bring along photos of your ancestors with fabulous moustaches

·         December 2^nd – Christmas meal or supper – to be arranged

·         January 2011 – no meeting

RESEARCH NIGHT DATES

2010

7-9pm (see above) – research help and guidance on hand

Come along and explore our resources

·         August 19^th – Featuring ‘Census Records’, particular focus on the UK, but touching on other countries where historical census records can be researched.  We will have internet access for this evening.

·         September 16^th

·         October 21^st

·         November 18^th

·         December – no research night

·         January 2011 – no research night

SPECIAL EVENTS

‘Getting Started in Genealogy’ and a ‘Refresher for more Experienced Researchers’

Saturday 16^th October 2010

This topic will be presented by Heather Bray of Dunedin

Heather is well-known for her knowledge on family history research and enjoyable and entertaining way of sharing this knowledge.

Mark your calendar now!!!

Watch this space for further information

Speakers, trips and activities are organised throughout the year along with a bi-monthly newsletter.

Branch members are also able to research during public library open hours:

                Monday to Thursday  10am – 5pm

                Tuesday evening 7pm – 8pm

                Friday  10am – 6pm

                Saturday  10am – 12 noon      

New Years Day Sports Day 1900

at Wilsher Bay near Kaka Point