Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc

Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc Discover your family’s story with the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV).

Whether your roots are in Victoria or worldwide, our library, education programs, research services, and community circles help you explore, connect, and share family history.

Do you have a doppelgänger hiding in your tree somewhere? Family resemblances are wild! Here we have a Melbourne man fro...
14/01/2026

Do you have a doppelgänger hiding in your tree somewhere? Family resemblances are wild! Here we have a Melbourne man from 1892 alongside his 2x great‑grandson in 2019, they look like twins across time. It is amazing how much of our story shows up in our faces.
Do you have a doppelgänger in your family tree? Share your side‑by‑side photos in the comments below, we would love to see them!

GSV Open This Saturday!Join us at the GSV Research Centre on Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Advance...
12/01/2026

GSV Open This Saturday!
Join us at the GSV Research Centre on Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Advance bookings are essential, please reserve your spot by noon Friday 16 January. Call (03) 9662 4455 or email: gsv@gsv.org.au.
Come in and explore our resources, we look forward to assisting with your research.

Not a member yet? Uncover your family story with expert support at the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Join a communit...
07/01/2026

Not a member yet? Uncover your family story with expert support at the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Join a community dedicated to family history and access unique global resources. Start your journey today! gsv.org.au

🏏 With the final Ashes Test underway in Sydney and Australia already victorious, we are celebrating cricket’s rich legac...
05/01/2026

🏏 With the final Ashes Test underway in Sydney and Australia already victorious, we are celebrating cricket’s rich legacy with this gem from our archives (https://flic.kr/p/2h98MFr).

This early 20th Century team, decked out in striped blazers, bowler hats, and classic pads, reminds us how deeply cricket has been woven into Australian family life.

Did your ancestors play cricket or follow the Ashes? Share your family’s cricket stories or old photos in the comments below, we’d love to hear them!

📸 Know someone in this photo? Or recognise the club or location? Help us uncover more about this moment in sporting history.

Cheers to 2026!Let’s make this the year we dive deeper, dream bigger, and discover the stories that define our families....
01/01/2026

Cheers to 2026!
Let’s make this the year we dive deeper, dream bigger, and discover the stories that define our families. To our members and those ready to begin the journey — your history is waiting to be found!

🎄✨ A little Christmas fun…This snap from the GSV collection was taken somewhere along Glenferrie Road (in Melbourne), ca...
24/12/2025

🎄✨ A little Christmas fun…
This snap from the GSV collection was taken somewhere along Glenferrie Road (in Melbourne), can you guess where? 👀

Hint: we figured it out by searching the business name...
Put your sleuthing skills to the test and see if you can track it down.

Drop your guesses below ⬇️ and tell us what resources you used to solve it! 🕵️‍♀️🎅 We will reveal the answer soon...

17/12/2025

We wish all our members, volunteers, staff, and friends a joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Thank you for being part of our community.

The GSV will be closed for the holidays from Monday 22 December 2025. The office will reopen on Monday 12 January 2026 and the Library on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season.

12/12/2025

📜 Fragile records, priceless history! The GSV holds rare microfiche and film records, some found nowhere else. Right now, they are trapped in outdated equipment, and digitising them with current scanners would take a lifetime ⏳.

We need to save these treasures before they fade forever. ❤️ Please donate: https://www.gsv.org.au/

Whether you have visited our Research Centre before or never stepped inside… this is your chance to explore it in a whol...
11/12/2025

Whether you have visited our Research Centre before or never stepped inside… this is your chance to explore it in a whole new way! We have a guided tour of the GSV’s Research Centre on YouTube. Members can enjoy a fresh look at the spaces they know and love, while non‑members will get a first glimpse at where family history is uncovered.
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If you have been to our Research Centre, what is one thing you found invaluable?

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