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10 Oct

Find Your Story

  • Free
  • Workshop

Curious about your family’s past, but don’t know where to start?

During Family History Month, community heritage librarians will guide you through some of the basics to get you on your way to finding out about your family. Learn about resources such as Ancestry, Find my Past and Family Search.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 10 Oct
  • 10.30am - 12pm 10:30am - 12:00pm

Location

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre
251 Faraday St
Carlton 3053

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This is a free event

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  • telephone number: 1800 695 427
  • email address: libraryevents@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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