D P S Melbourne Family History and Genealogy Group

D P S Melbourne Family History and Genealogy Group We are a Family History Group of over thirty years. DPS Family History Group began 29 years ago, we have no joining fee or annual subscription.

Our motto is "Preserving Our Past for the Future", There are no membership fees, we are a not for profit group, simply researchers assisting researchers. We ask for a small donation per meeting to cover the cost of tea, coffee and milk. We also ask that each person brings along a plate of goodies to share for afternoon tea. We meet at Watsonia Library. Meetings are held from January to November o

n the Fourth Sunday from 1 pm doors open Meeting is from 1.30pm o to 4.00pm. At each meeting we may have a Guest Speaker from 2pm or help sessions on various subjects i.e. Computer, Family History or new Tech Products. At each meeting after the talk or help sessions and afternoon tea we have a discussion time where each person can speak about their genealogical finds or ask for assistance with their Family History. Our members with their vast range of knowledge in Genealogy are our best resource. One of our objectives is to encourage people who are new to Family History and help them make connections with as yet undiscovered ancestors. After attending three meetings new members are invited to subscribe to our mailing list which is very active with helpful hints and Family History information. Whether you are new to Family History or an experienced researcher you are most welcome to join us.

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Hi all,
Just confirmed that Meg and David from the Genealogical Society of Victoria will be doing a talk at the Watsonia Library Function room on the 26th April at approx 1.30. pm
YPRL Ibbottson Street Watsonia.
Remember that they have many records that are not online, and also that they hold resources from all over the world
Looking forward to it! Lyn

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09/04/2026

Special note to pop in your calendar for April !!
This months meeting is on Sunday 26 Apr Watsonia Library
Subject Presentation: Special Guest is Meg from the Genealogical Society of Victoria
Meg will be talking about the resources and what you can find that is not on the internet.... but they are in the GSV holdings.
The GSV also has many resources/records available online for members also.
Meeting Details :Watsonia Library Function room at 4/6 Ibbottson St, Watsonia.
Talk will start at approx 1.30, door open at 1 pm
Free to attend, no need to book...just a gold coin to cover tea or coffee is appreciated.

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DPS Family History Group has been going for 27 years, is a not for profit group, we have no joining fee or annual subscription. We ask for a small donation per meeting to cover the cost of tea, coffee and milk. We also ask that each person brings along a plate of goodies to share for afternoon tea. Meetings Are held from January to November on the Fourth Sunday from 1 pm to 4.00pm. We meet in the Community Room at Watsonia Library. At each meeting we usually have a Guest Speaker from 1.30pm or help sessions on various subjects i.e. Computer, Family History or new Tech Products. At each meeting after the talk and afternoon tea we have a discussion time where each person talks of their genealogical finds or asks for assistance with their Family History. Our members with their vast range of knowledge in Genealogy are our best resource. One of our objectives is to assist people who use computers for Family History. Also after attending at least 3 meetings people are invited to subscribe to our mailing list which is very active with helpful hints and Family History information. Whether you are new to Family History or an experienced researcher you are most welcome to join us.