2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Group

The Research Centre is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 am – 12 noon & Tuesdays from 2 – 4 pm  subject to the availability of volunteers.

Thursday December 19th, will be the last research day at the Centre for 2024.

Centre will reopen on Tuesday 4th February 2025 – 2 pm to 4 pm.

Research days at Bathurst Regional Library on 4th Tuesday afternoon of each month will recommence on Tuesday 28th January 2025, between 1pm & 3pm. BFHG Research team volunteers are available to assist members and non-members with their family history research.

MIGRANT CAMP

In February 1948 Prime Minister Ben Chifley announced that the former Army Camp would be the site for a reception and training centre for displaced migrants from war-torn Europe.  Over four years more than 100,000 migrants would pass through this Centre, some for days, weeks or months and others would make Bathurst their home.

BFHG is keen to collect names and stories from families who passed through this Centre.  If you have personal stories, photos or other items about this chapter of Bathurst’s history we would love to hear from you.
Contact: research@bathurstfhg.asn.au or phone 0479 041 058