Wangaratta Family History Society Inc.

News and Events

Wangaratta Library, 21 Docker Street Wangaratta. Telephone: 0474 443626
 

Hello to all members

The WFHS Committee are excited to offer members an opportunity to join us in 2024 for
events that will assist you with your family history research.

 


For more information on 2024 events please keep an eye on our website,
https://www.wfhs.org.au, email wangfamhs@gmail.com
or phone 0474 443626 (Tuesday and Thursday)

Opening Hours

From 1st May 2024 until 30th September 2024, opening hours will be each Thursday 10am – 3pm.

Outside of these hours, assistance will be available by appointment ONLY.

Appointments can be arranged via:

Email:  wangfamhs@gmail.com

Phone:  0474 443 626 

Our volunteers are available on these days to assist with research including:

  • Digitised copies of the Wangaratta Rate Books 
  • Historic DVD and CD collection

Have a chat

We are always keen to talk with individuals interested in working with us either as members or volunteers assisting with research or any aspects of our project work. Contact us via email or phone, or just drop in and have a chat.

Wangaratta Rate Books - Digitising and Indexing 130 years Local History

The Society received a Grant of $10,678 to Digitise and Index the Wangaratta Rates Books including -

  • Borough of Wangaratta 1863–1939
  • Shire of Wangaratta 1917–1994
  • Shire of North Ovens 1867–1916
  • Shire of Oxley 1937 – 1939
  • Create and Publish a searchable database.

This three year project is proceeding with the first run of digitising completed and indexing of the records currently being carried out by the enthusiastic members and volunteers in our Project.

We are always keen to talk with individuals interested in working with us either as members or volunteers in the research library, assisting with research or any aspects of our project work. Contact us or just drop in and have a chat.

On-Screen Book Catalogue Updated

The on-screen book catalogue available in the library has been updated and is available for use by members and visitors. New books still being catalogued may not be on this latest version, so please check with the Duty Officer if you cannot locate an item.

DVD & CD’s

DVDs and CDs are currently being converted to electronic files for easier access to available information.

Members' Book & Resource Collections

A database of Members' Resources and/or Collections is currently being compiled which may include books, references, documents, maps, CD's or other research resource.

Should you have resources you would be willing to list on our Resource Catalogue, please contact the Secretary in the first instance. Doing so means that you are prepared to share information from your holdings with other researchers or family historians, however all item(s) will remain the property of and be retained by the owner.

Your listings will be included on our Catalogue, clearly marked as Members private resources. All items are listed as “Not for Loan” unless otherwise stated and all requests should come in through WFHS.