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.
2 Taylor Street
Invermay, Launceston

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

E-Mail: ***ltntasfh@bigpond.com
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.

Members	Free
Non Members	$5.00
Computer Charges	$1.00 per half hour Members & Visitors
Microform Room Charges	$1.00 per half hour Members & Visitors
Photocopying 20 cents per page. Computer & Reader Printouts 60 cents per page.

MEETINGS.

The Launceston Branch hold meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month except December at 2 Taylor Street. Launceston.
Please check Noticeboard for times.

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

27 May 2008	3.30 pm	Tramcar Shed tour
18 June 2008	2 pm	BIG meeting Topic: Boatmen, Canal workers etc.
Monday 23 June 2008	10 am	Workshop: Census records Phil Leonard Room, Launceston City Library Cost $6.00. Booking essential
Monday 25 August 2008	10 am	Workshop: Immigration records Phil Leonard Room, Launceston City Library Cost $6.00. Booking essential

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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