The Genealogical Society of Tasmania was formed in Hobart in April 1980. Subsequently an open meeting of people interested in forming a Launceston Branch of the Society was held at the Kings Meadows High School on 4 November 1980, and the first Annual General Meeting of the Launceston Branch was held on the 7 April 1981.

As from 1st April 2001, the name of the Society was changed to Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. Presently the membership of the Branch is approximately 250.

BRANCH LIBRARY.
2 Taylor Street
Invermay, Launceston

Please note: the Launceston Branch Library closed indefinitely
as of 3.00 pm on Tuesday 16 September
and that the Premises of this Branch are no longer at 2 Taylor Street.

Sales and Research services continue and can be accessed through our postal and email addresses.

Meetings of the Society and of the BIG group are still being held.
For details, see below and our Notice Board.

POSTAL ADDRESS.
P.O. Box 1290
Launceston
Tasmania 7250

E-Mail: ***ltntasfh@bigpond.com
Secretary: ***bbissett@bigpond.net.au
Phone: (03) 6344 4034

*** please remove these asterisks before using the email address.

 

LIBRARY HOURS.

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Saturday (1st & 3rd only)	1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Library will not open from 3.00 pm on Tuesday 16 September until further notice.

LIBRARY FEES.

Members	Free
Non Members	$5.00
Computer Charges	$1.00 per half hour Members & Visitors
Microform Room Charges	$1.00 per half hour Members & Visitors
Photocopying 20 cents per page. Computer & Reader Printouts 60 cents per page.

 

MEETINGS.

The British Isles Interest Group hold meetings on the third Wednesday in even months at the Adult Education rooms, York Street, Launceston.

15 Oct 2008	2.00pm	BIG Group Meeting Adult Education Centre, York Street Please come along ....... and bring your research problems with you.
Tuesday 21 Oct 2008	3.30 pm	Workshop: Early NSW Records Phil Leonard Room Launceston City Library -- please note change of venue Limit 15 People Cost $6.00 Booking essential - Please book by ringing 6344 4034 and pay on the day.
Saturday 29 Nov 2008	1:30 pm	The Relbia Convict Trail and Christmas Afternoon Tea At the home of Lucille Gee. Please book by ringing 6344 4034. There is no charge for this event.

MEMBERSHIP.

Membership of the Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. is open to anyone who is interested in tracing their Genealogy and Family History.

All members receive copies of the Society's journal 'Tasmanian Ancestry' published quarterly in June, September, December and March.

Members are entitled to free access to all of the Society's Branch Libraries and have reciprocal rights with many other libraries in other States.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.

Application Forms for the Launceston Area may be obtained from and returned to the Launceston Branch Library during opening hours or posted to:

Membership Secretary,

P.O. Box 1290,

Launceston,

Tas. 7250.

For other locations in Tasmania see Tasmanian Family History Society Inc.

Overseas and Interstate Memberships should be sent direct to:

The Treasurer,

Tas Family History Soc. Inc.,

P.O. Box 191,

Launceston,

Tasmania. 7250.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Ordinary	$39.00
Joint Members ( 2 people living at the same address)	$49.00
Australian Concession	$27.00
Australian Joint Concession	$37.00
All fees are in Australian Dollars and include GST Payable each year by 1 April

BRITISH ISLES INTEREST GROUP..

An interest group formed from the members of the Launceston Branch, Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. who are researching their family history in the British Isles.

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each even month at 2.00pm at the Adult Education Rooms in York Street, Launceston. Two lunches are held each year usually a mid year lunch in July and Christmas lunch during December.

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