State Conferences

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Eighth Victorian Family History State Conference

Under the Southern Cross – A goldfields experience – Ballarat – 4-5 May 2013
Organised by Victorian Interpretive Projects & VAFHO Committee Members.
Convenors – Di Campbell & Jan Parker
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Seventh Victorian Family History State Conference

The Border and Beyond – Yarrawonga – 28-30th May 2010
Organised by VAFHO committee members & Yarrawonga Family History Group.
Convenors – Pat Eade & Jan Parker.


Sixth Victorian Family History State Conference

Preserving the Past and Present ForThe Future – Inverloch – May 2008
Organised by VAFHO committee members & South Gippsland Genealogical Society. Convenors – Pat Eade & Alison Marshall.
Opened by VAFHO President – Jenny Harkness.
Keynote Speakers – Prof. Alistair Thomson & Norbert Gariety (USA)


Fifth Victorian Family History State Conference

Settlers In The Sun – Mildura – April 2004
Organised by Mildura & District Genealogical Society. Convenor – Leanne Watmuff.
Opened by restauranteur & TV presenter – Stefano di Piero.
Keynote Speaker – Jan Gow (NZ)


Fourth Victorian Family History State Conference

From Gold To Federation – Albury/Wodonga – April 2001
Organised by Wodonga Family History Society. Convenor – Noelle Oke
Opened by Minister for Immigration & Multicultural Affairs– The Hon. Mr Philip Ruddock.
Keynote Speaker – Michael Gandy (UK)


Third Victorian Family History State Conference

Health, Wealth and Wisdom – Melbourne – May 1999
Organised by AIGS, GSV & LDS. Convenor – Jenny Harkness
Opened by the Governor of Victoria – The Hon. Sir James Gobbo A.C, C.V.O., Q.C.
Keynote Speaker – Mel Thatcher (USA)


Second Victorian Family History State Conference

Welcome Stranger – Maryborough – November 1996
Organised by Maryborough & District Genealogical Group. Convenor – Elaine Stevens.
VAFHO was formed at this conference.


First Victorian Family History State Conference

Digging Deeper Downunder – Melbourne – May 1995
Organised by SLV, GSV and AIGS. Convenor – Frances Brown
Opened by the Governor of Victoria – The Hon. Richard E. McGarvie A.C.
Keynote Speaker – Andrew Lemon, Historian & Author.
The idea for a state organisation was born out of the co-operation and collaboration established during the organising of this conference.