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Stawell Biarri Group for Genealogy Inc. | ||||||||||
| P.O. Box 417 STAWELL Vic 3380 Australia |
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| Research |
Our group will will undertake local research, extending it back within Australia and overseas where we have resources readily available. Please note that photocopies of certificates extracted from local church registers are only available to family members or authorised family researchers.
Every endeavour is taken to ensure those requesting information are satisfied with what they receive.
| Minimum fee: Research fee, after 1st hour: Photocopying: Computer printouts: Microfiche printouts: Microfilm printouts: Certificate photocopies: Postage: | $$A20.00 $A10.00 per hour or part thereof20 cents per A4 page 20 cents per A4 page $A1.00 per A4 page $A1.00 per A4 page $A5.00 each At cost |
Research will be undertaken on receipt of a formal request. You may:
Research assistance is available at our Research Meetings, held at the Stawell Library, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm every Wednesday. During this time our members are available to assist you in researching our resources and those of the Library, including the World Wide Web. We have also placed many of our resources on open access, so that you may use them during normal library opening hours. Our extensive collection of Newsletters and microfiche are examples of our "Open Access" resources.
The following guidelines are provided for those new to genealogy: Genealogy is simply preparation of a 'pedigree' or 'family tree'. Family data sheets are a good way to record this information. One is needed for each family group. A typical sheet contains the following details:
You have now started your family tree and are ready to take the next step, contact with a genealogy group.
Building on the basics: Researching the family histories of Stawell (including the formerly named 'Pleasant Creek' and 'The Reefs') is a rewarding experience. We recommend that you start your genealogy using the extensive (local, Australian and overseas) resources of the Stawell Biarri Group for Genealogy. Whether you have connections with Stawell, or not, we have all that is needed to start your family tree. After you have exhausted our resources we suggest: Whatever your specific direction of research, we would be happy to advise on the availability and location of appropriate resources.Do-it-yourself Research:
Family History is extending the 'family tree' into a history, which may include where your ancestors and descendants lived, went to school, worked, etc. and the economic and social conditions of the period.
To begin your genealogy, preparation is important. First write down everything you know about the family you wish to trace. Sources of information can be what you and relatives know, birth/marriage/death certificates, family bibles, wills etc. Whatever you can find.

Don't worry if you don't know everything. Simply record what you know or can find out.