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Jul
13
13
Date: Monday 13th Jul 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Due to ill health this has been postponed until a date to be decided later in the month or early August. This course will show you how to begin and improve your Family History research.
This event will be held in the Meeting Room at FHWA. Read More...
Jul
13
13
Date: Monday 13th Jul 2026
07:00 PM
- 09:00 PM
Online only
Details: Building Your Family Tree.
This event will be held Online using Google Meet. Read More...
Jul
18
18
Date: Saturday 18th Jul 2026
09:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Indexer Training. Ghost Project Indexing Training on the new online data entry system - Directus. This new training session is only available to previously trained indexers. Read More...
Jul
19
19
Date: Sunday 19th Jul 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
Hybrid
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Irish Special Interest Group Read More...
Jul
20
20
Date: Monday 20th Jul 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Memorial boards often record the involvement of family members in organisations, clubs and societies. Read More...
Jul
21
21
Date: Tuesday 21st Jul 2026
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
External
Location: Lesmurdie
Details: Information Only
The Ghost team hits the road to promote the 2029 Bicentennial Project. Read More...
Jul
21
21
Date: Tuesday 21st Jul 2026
07:00 PM
- 09:00 PM
Online only
Details: Books You Recommend - thousands of books have been published. Tell us about books that have been most helpful to you.
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Jul
26
26
Date: Sunday 26th Jul 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
Online only
Jul
27
27
Date: Monday 27th Jul 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Find out about the society, how you can gain more from your membership, the website and the facilities at May Street Research Centre including the library.
This session is being held at the FHWA Meeting Room, Unit 4, May Street, Bayswater. Read More...
Jul
27
27
Date: Monday 27th Jul 2026
06:00 PM
- 08:00 PM
Online only
Details: Find out about the society, how you can gain more from your membership, the website and the facilities at May Street Research Centre including the library.
This session is being held online. Read More...
Aug
1
1
Date: Saturday 1st Aug 2026
11:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
Online only
Details: For users of The Master Genealogist, Second Site and ORA. Read More...
Aug
1
1
Date: Saturday 1st Aug 2026
03:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
External
Location: Murdoch
Details: Information Only
The Ghost team hits the road to promote the 2029 Bicentennial Project. Read More...
Aug
5
5
Date: Wednesday 5th Aug 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Back by popular demand, Garry Davies & Graham Chapman return for "Continuing Conversations". Read More...
Aug
7
7
Date: Friday 7th Aug 2026
02:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Personal Research Session Read More...
Aug
8
8
Date: Saturday 8th Aug 2026
10:00 AM
- 03:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Convict - Pensioner Guard Connections NFHM - EPG and Convict Groups
This month we will be replacing our 12 July meeting with a combined event with the Enrolled Pensioner Guard Group.
Come and explore the connections between the Enrolled Pensioner Force and the WA Convicts: marriages between their children, marriages between convicts and EPF widows and more. Perhaps we can help you find that elusive family history information you have been searching for! Read More...
Aug
9
9
Date: Sunday 9th Aug 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Research Session Read More...
Aug
9
9
Date: Sunday 9th Aug 2026
01:00 PM
- 05:00 PM
External
Location: Bassendean
Details: FamilyHistoryWA display at The Railway Museum, Bassendean. Read More...
Aug
12
12
Date: Wednesday 12th Aug 2026
09:30 AM
- 03:00 PM
Special Event
Location: Perth
Details: Are you interested in your family history? FamilyHistoryWA is running free presentations at the State Library of Western Australia. Our experienced family historians will provide you with information on how to start your family history research, the resources at FamilyHistoryWA and other organisations, and how you can break down "brick walls'. There will be time for you to ask questions and do some research. Read More...
Aug
13
13
Date: Thursday 13th Aug 2026
09:30 AM
- 03:00 PM
Special Event
Location: Perth
Details: Are you interested in your family history? FamilyHistoryWA is running free presentations at the State Library of Western Australia. Our experienced family historians will provide you with information on how to start your family history research, the resources at FamilyHistoryWA and other organisations, and how you can break down "brick walls'. There will be time for you to ask questions and do some research. Read More...
Aug
15
15
Date: Saturday 15th Aug 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Please Note the new meeting time.
Introducing the new Convenor, Caroline Traynor and committee member, Nicky Marlow.
'Let's kick-off this meeting by talking about what technology we’re all currently using or not using, and why.'
Read More...
Aug
15
15
Date: Saturday 15th Aug 2026
01:30 PM
- 03:30 PM
Hybrid
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Military Interest Group. Read More...
Aug
16
16
Date: Sunday 16th Aug 2026
01:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Scottish Interest Group Read More...
Aug
17
17
Date: Monday 17th Aug 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Aug
18
18
Date: Tuesday 18th Aug 2026
07:00 PM
- 09:00 PM
Online only
Details: Family Celebrations
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Aug
19
19
Date: Wednesday 19th Aug 2026
10:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Special Event
Location: Bayswater
Details: A National Family History Month Event Read More...
Aug
19
19
Date: Wednesday 19th Aug 2026
12:30 PM
- 02:00 PM
Special Event
Location: Bayswater
Details: A National Family History Month Event Read More...
Aug
22
22
Date: Saturday 22nd Aug 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
Online only
Details: The quarterly meeting of the DNA Interest Group Read More...
Aug
26
26
Date: Wednesday 26th Aug 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Aug
29
29
Date: Saturday 29th Aug 2026
10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting Read More...
Aug
29
29
Date: Saturday 29th Aug 2026
01:45 PM
- 02:45 PM
External
Location: Mt Lawley
Details: Information Only
The Ghost team hits the road to promote the 2029 Bicentennial Project. Read More...
Aug
30
30
Date: Sunday 30th Aug 2026
10:00 AM
- 03:00 PM
Special Event
Location: Bayswater
Details: Explore the vast resources of the library’s IT, electronic records and extensive collections on Australia, UK and many other countries. Visit our Interest Group displays and ask questions about your research. Members will be on hand to give assistance and help with limited research. Read More...
Sep
1
1
Sep
4
4
Date: Friday 4th Sep 2026
02:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Personal Research Session Read More...
Sep
5
5
Date: Saturday 5th Sep 2026
11:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
Online only
Details: Online General meeting of India and South East Asia Group Read More...
Sep
6
6
Date: Sunday 6th Sep 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting
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Sep
8
8
Date: Tuesday 8th Sep 2026
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
External
Location: Mandurah
Details: Information Only
The Ghost team hits the road to promote the 2029 Bicentennial Project. Read More...
Sep
13
13
Date: Sunday 13th Sep 2026
10:00 AM
- 02:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly Meeting Read More...
Sep
15
15
Sep
19
19
Date: Saturday 19th Sep 2026
11:00 AM
- 01:30 PM
Hybrid
Location: Bayswater
Details: Using Street Maps to locate Census Addresses:
We'll look at: The Genealogist, FMP & The National Library of Scotland.
Also, it's our AGM.
Read More...
Sep
21
21
Date: Monday 21st Sep 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Family Celebrations Read More...
Sep
27
27
Date: Sunday 27th Sep 2026
02:00 PM
- Monday 27th Sep 2027 04:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting Read More...
Oct
2
2
Date: Friday 2nd Oct 2026
02:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Personal Research Session Read More...
Oct
7
7
Date: Wednesday 7th Oct 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Writers Group Read More...
Oct
11
11
Date: Sunday 11th Oct 2026
01:30 PM
- 04:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Convict Interest Group.
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Oct
17
17
Date: Saturday 17th Oct 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Regular meeting of the EPG. Read More...
Oct
18
18
Date: Sunday 18th Oct 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
Hybrid
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Irish Special Interest Group Read More...
Oct
19
19
Date: Monday 19th Oct 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Occupations Read More...
Oct
27
27
Date: Tuesday 27th Oct 2026
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
External
Location: Byford
Details: Information Only
The Ghost team hits the road to promote the 2029 Bicentennial Project. Read More...
Nov
2
2
Date: Monday 2nd Nov 2026
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
External
Location: Padbury
Details: Information Only
The Ghost team hits the road to promote the 2029 Bicentennial Project. Read More...
Nov
3
3
Nov
6
6
Date: Friday 6th Nov 2026
02:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Personal Research Session Read More...
Nov
7
7
Date: Saturday 7th Nov 2026
11:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
Online only
Details: For users of The Master Genealogist, Second Site and ORA. Read More...
Nov
8
8
Date: Sunday 8th Nov 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Research Session Read More...
Nov
11
11
Date: Wednesday 11th Nov 2026
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
External
Location: Padbury
Details: Information Only
The Ghost team hits the road to promote the 2029 Bicentennial Project. Read More...
Nov
14
14
Date: Saturday 14th Nov 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Online only
Details: Please Note the new meeting time.
Introducing the new Convenor, Caroline Traynor and committee member, Nicky Marlow.
'Let's kick-off this meeting by talking about what technology we’re all currently using or not using, and why.'
Read More...
Nov
14
14
Date: Saturday 14th Nov 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Are your research notes spread across an unknown number of note books?
Terri shows you a simple way to keep track of your research by using the free app Trello. Read More...
Nov
15
15
Date: Sunday 15th Nov 2026
01:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Scottish Interest Group Read More...
Nov
16
16
Date: Monday 16th Nov 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Miscreants Read More...
Nov
18
18
Date: Wednesday 18th Nov 2026
10:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Research Session Read More...
Nov
21
21
Date: Saturday 21st Nov 2026
01:30 PM
- 03:30 PM
Hybrid
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Military Interest Group. Read More...
Nov
25
25
Date: Wednesday 25th Nov 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Nov
28
28
Date: Saturday 28th Nov 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
Online only
Details: The quarterly meeting of the DNA Interest Group Read More...
Dec
2
2
Date: Wednesday 2nd Dec 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Writers Group Read More...
Dec
5
5
Date: Saturday 5th Dec 2026
11:00 AM
- 01:30 PM
Hybrid
Location: Bayswater
Details: Using Street Maps to locate Census Addresses:
We'll look at: The Genealogist, FMP & The National Library of Scotland.
Also, it's our AGM.
Read More...
Dec
6
6
Date: Sunday 6th Dec 2026
02:00 PM
- 04:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting
Read More...
Dec
7
7
Dec
13
13
Date: Sunday 13th Dec 2026
10:00 AM
- 02:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly Meeting Read More...
Dec
27
27
Date: Sunday 27th Dec 2026
02:00 PM
- Monday 27th Dec 2027 04:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting Read More...
Jan
4
4
Date: Monday 4th Jan 2027
07:00 PM
- 09:00 PM
Details: When you book through What's On on the FHWA website, your confirmation email will contain the meeting address. Read More...
Feb
3
3
Date: Wednesday 3rd Feb 2027
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Online only
Location: Bayswater
Details: Ethical Writing - Presenter : Hannah looks forward to sharing how Family History challenges can be approached to ensure personal stories can be written thoughtfully and ethically. Read More...
Feb
24
24
Date: Wednesday 24th Feb 2027
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Mar
1
1
Date: Monday 1st Mar 2027
07:00 PM
- 09:00 PM
Details: When you book through What's On on the FHWA website, your confirmation email will contain the meeting address. Read More...
Mar
20
20
Date: Saturday 20th Mar 2027
11:00 AM
- 01:30 PM
Hybrid
Location: Bayswater
Details: Using Street Maps to locate Census Addresses:
We'll look at: The Genealogist, FMP & The National Library of Scotland.
Also, it's our AGM.
Read More...
Mar
28
28
Date: Sunday 28th Mar 2027
02:00 PM
- Monday 27th Mar 2028 04:30 PM
Face to Face
Location: Bayswater
Details: Quarterly meeting Read More...