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The Bathurst Family History Group Inc. was founded in 1984 by a small number of people who wanted to help each other to make progress with their family history research.
Bathurst is the oldest inland settlement in Australia and is located about 200 km west of Sydney. This map shows the approximate area we cover.
Details of our meetings and events are published on our events page and in our journal ‘Carillon Chimes’ which is posted to all members and is available in the members only section of this website. The group holds formal meetings with a guest speaker and less formal research gatherings regularly.
All members have access to the group’s extensive range of resources including books and journals, microfiche, microfilm and CD-ROMs. Some publications are available on open access in the library but only financial members can use the material stored in the locked cupboards and the Group’s computer by showing their current membership card at the front desk and signing the book to obtain the key. Other indexes and resources are available in the members only section of this website.
If you would like to join our group, membership application details and sample information are available HERE
News
Autumn Colours- Cemetery Wander (click here)
You are reminded that this years Autumn Colours events are on from now until late May. The first planned cemetery wander made the front page of the Western Advocate. see here Other events that the Bathurst Family History Group are participating in are here or the full program is available here
Perthville Convent – click here
A group of 30 members had an interesting tour of the Perthville convent and cemetery, hosted by the Sisters of St Joseph on March 17. This was followed by an enjoyable get together for lunch at the nearby Bridge Hotel, Perthville.
Major General William Stewart
During his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony William Stewart conducted the affairs of the colony with great proficiency. His effective administration was marked with many successes and the most notable was the formation of a Mounted Police Force in New South Wales. From his wartime experiences he knew the value of well-armed mounted infantry that could rapidly …
2017 Christmas Lunch
An enjoyable Christmas Lunch was held by 44 members of the Group at the Bathurst RSL Club on Saturday December 9, 2017. Click heading for photos