Tasmanian Family History Society; Launceston Branch : BRANCH INFORMATION

Launceston Branch - Tasmanian Family History Society Inc.

Origins of the Launceston Branch.

The Genealogical Society of Tasmania was formed in Hobart in April 1980. Subsequently an open meeting of people interested in forming a Launceston Branch of the Society was held at the Kings Meadows High School on 4 November 1980, and the first Annual General Meeting of the Launceston Branch was held on the 7 April 1981.

As from 1st April 2001, the name of the Society was changed to Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. Presently the membership of the Branch is approximately 250.

BRANCH LIBRARY.
45 Tamar Street
Launceston

POSTAL ADDRESS.
P.O. Box 1290
Launceston
Tasmania 7250

Secretary: ***bbissett@bigpond.net.au
Phone: (03) 6344 4034

*** please remove these asterisks before using the email address.

LIBRARY HOURS.

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Saturday (1st & 3rd only)	1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

LIBRARY FEES.

Non Members fee	$5.00
Fiche/Film reader & CD/DVD Computer	$1.00 per half hour
Internet Computer Charges	$2.00 per half hour Booking essential
Photocopying 25 cents per A4 page 40 cents double sided, 50 cents per A3 page, 90 cents double sided. Computer & Fiche Printouts: Black and white: $1.00 per page Colour: $4.00 per page

MEETINGS.

The British Isles Interest Group hold meetings on the third Wednesday in even months at the Adult Education rooms, York Street, Launceston.

Wednesday 17 June 2009	2:00 pm	BIG group meeting at Adult Education Rooms, York Street Topic: Apprenticeship Records
Saturday 4 July 2009	6:00 pm for 6:30	Mid-year Dinner at Steve's Grill, Riverside
Wednesday 19 August 2009	2:00 pm	BIG group meeting at Adult Education Rooms, York Street, Computer Room Hands on Session on Computers and the Internet *Bring your USB Stick!*
Saturday 22 August 2009	9:30 am	Bus trip to George Town visiting 3 museums Leaves RSL Car Park at 9:30 am Please book at the library by 11 August Bus $10.00. 3 venues $13.00
Wednesday 23 September 2009	11:00 am - approx 2.30 pm	Scottsdale Library -- Scottsdale is celebrating 150 years of settlement We will be taking many of our Family History resources for people to consult
Sunday 29 November 2009	11:00 am start	Christmas Barbecue hosted by West Tamar Historical Society Inc. at York Town Historic Site 7 km north of Beaconsfield 11 am guided tour of York Town 12:30 BBQ lunch, BYO food/drink. BBQs and venue supplied *Will go ahead regardless of weather, sheltered site available*

MEMBERSHIP.

Membership of the Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. is open to anyone who is interested in tracing their Genealogy and Family History.

All members receive copies of the Society's journal 'Tasmanian Ancestry' published quarterly in June, September, December and March.

Members are entitled to free access to all of the Society's Branch Libraries and have reciprocal rights with many other libraries in other States.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.

Application Forms for the Launceston Area may be obtained from and returned to the Launceston Branch Library during opening hours or posted to:

Membership Secretary,

P.O. Box 1290,

Launceston,

Tas. 7250.

For other locations in Tasmania see Tasmanian Family History Society Inc.

Overseas and Interstate Memberships should be sent direct to:

The Treasurer,

Tas Family History Soc. Inc.,

P.O. Box 191,

Launceston,

Tasmania. 7250.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Ordinary	$39.00
Joint Members ( 2 people living at the same address)	$49.00
Australian Concession	$27.00
Australian Joint Concession	$37.00
All fees are in Australian Dollars and include GST Payable each year by 1 April

BRITISH ISLES INTEREST GROUP..

An interest group formed from the members of the Launceston Branch, Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. who are researching their family history in the British Isles.

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each even month at 2.00pm at the Adult Education Rooms in York Street, Launceston. Two lunches are held each year usually a mid year lunch in July and Christmas lunch during December.

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