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FamilyHistoryWA (FHWA) is the largest family history society in Western Australia. We assist family historians to research family history in Western Australia, as well as all corners of the world.

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Three of the 20 new places added to the People of Western Australian Ghost Towns project. Research is underway on these places which include: 4 Railway sidings, 4 agricultural centres, a timber mill, a port, and 7 mines. The secret airfield at Corruna Downs in included as well. Baandee. Kurnalpi. Niagara - 02nd March 2026
Three of the 20 new places added to the People of Western Australian Ghost Towns project. Research is underway on these places which include: 4 Railway sidings, 4 agricultural centres, a timber mill, a port, and 7 mines. The secret airfield at Corruna Downs in included as well.
Full article from FHWA eNews March 2026 Library Opportunities - 28th February 2026
Full article from FHWA eNews March 2026
For more information Library Opportunities
From Cologne to Cossack - 04th January 2026
From Cologne to Cossack, Herman Moll’s life was marked by ambition, failure, resilience, and reinvention … ending, as so many frontier lives did, abruptly and far from home.
Website: ghostswa.au
Congratulations to all winners in our annual raffle. And many thanks to all of those who bought tickets and supported FHWA's most important annual fundraising effort. Raffle results - 24th November 2025
Congratulations to all winners in our annual raffle. And many thanks to all of those who bought tickets and supported FHWA's most important annual fundraising effort.
Western Ancestor now available - 02nd November 2025
Missing your Western Ancestor? It's on its way, but you can read it online here.
For more information Western Ancestor July 2025
Phase 5 of the People of Western Australia's Ghost Towns project is underway - 29th August 2025
On 7 December 2025, we moved into Phase 5 of our project and that adds 19 new communities to the list of communities on which we are already working. Some of the new ones include Bulong, also known as I.O.U, Piesseville and Bummers Creek. Check the website for a full list.
Website: Phase 5 Launch
Jonny Perl has announced enhancements to his DNA Painter tools. DNA Painter Enhancements announced - 18th December 2024
Jonny Perl has announced enhancements to his DNA Painter tools.
Website: DNA Painter Blog
Recently, FamilySearch added 5.4 million new records to its free online archives. 5.4 million new records available in FamilySearch - 13th December 2024
Recently, FamilySearch added 5.4 million new records to its free online archives.
Website: Family Search Blog - 4 Nov 2024
The Settlers’ Muster Book of 1800, a record of early European settlers in Australia in two handwritten volumes, has been digitised and is now accessible to the public for the first time. Settlers’ Muster Book, 1800, digitised - 16th November 2024
The Settlers’ Muster Book of 1800, a record of early European settlers in Australia in two handwritten volumes, has been digitised and is now accessible to the public for the first time.
Website: Search the Settlers Muster Book of 1800
FHWA's YouTube Channel has launched - 11th March 2024
FamilyHistoryWA has launched a new YouTube channel with a selection of video shorts containing tips and tricks for family historians. To find our videos type @familyhistorywa into the search bar on the YouTube site. Please check out our channel and watch the videos, and, most important, subscribe so that you know when new content is added.
Website: YouTube


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