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Donor Gift Recipient Endorsement  - Australian Taxation Office: 

Tax Deductible Donations:

The WFHS - Jean Rankins Research Library has received DGR endorsement from the ATO

which allows for donations of $2.00 and above made to the Research Library to be

Tax Deductible by the Donor.

Donations received will be used solely for the purchase of Priority Research Resources

to expand and enhance our comprehensive collection.

 

Lucy  “A Private life revealed through public records.”

Lucy Bell’s life was short and unremarkable but is well documented in pubic records.

Her arrival in the colony, her marriages, the birth of her children, her struggle to

obtain possession of her late husband’s estate and her own untimely death are all recorded fully.

The exhibition outlines the steps involved in researching a life such as Lucy’s.  It should be noted that not all leads have been followed,  only those that relate directly to Lucy.

An exhibition well worth attending for both beginning and established researchers  

This exhibition was developed and made available by the Public Records Office of Victoria will be on display in the Jean Rankins Research Library during Family History Week  3rd - 9th August, 2009

  

                                             

 

Technology Upgrade - July 2009:

The new computer facilities are in use, with further refinements and access to software and catalogues continuing through the next few months.    When fully operational the system will provide members and researchers with a broader and faster access to our full catalogue of books, CD's, microfiche, name indexes and projects. 

 

This project is largely funded through a Rural City of Wangaratta Community Grant of $5,000  and supported by project donations and member input.

We will be maximising the use of these facilities with in-house induction and short training programs for family history researchers, members and volunteers.           

 

Current Projects Update:

Our Projects Committee and Volunteers are currently working on four major projects -

  • Bowman’s Forest Cemetery  -                 

A work in progress, expect completion mid + 2009

 

  • Wangaratta Early Hospital Admissions –

Review of virtually complete.   Target release mid + 2009

 

Wangaratta Cemetery Headstones CD2 – Final check against CD1 in almost complete.

 

  • Chiltern/Springhurst/Rutherglen Cemeteries CD –Currently contains about 7,000 names. Editing & matching names and detail is virtually complete. 

 

  • Smaller project of School records for Cornishtown, Springhurst, Boralma –

Completed, awaiting digitisation & distribution.

 

Jean Rankins Research Library unveiled.

 

The valuable contributions of Miss Jean Rankins,  long time member and benefactor of the Society was  formally recognised during the official opening of the newly renovated Wangaratta Family History Society research centre,

performed by the Mayor, Cr. Roberto Paino, on Saturday 13th September 2008,

 

Jean has rarely missed an open day during her 13 year continuous membership.  She has donated countless numbers of microfiche, books, magazines and other research material, all of which has been of great  benefit to Society members and visitors alike in their quest to trace their family roots. 

Having mastered her research skills in the use of microfiche and library, she has now turned to computers in an effort to track down those elusive ancestors.

 

During the official opening ceremony, conducted before a large gathering of members, guests and friends, Cr. Paino unveiled a plaque dedicating the Family History library as the Jean Rankins Research Library.

A very surprised Jean was completely taken unawares and quite overcome by this recognition.    Congratulations and thank you Jean.

 

 

 

 

 


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