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Dunedin Promotional Video
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Dunedin Branch - New Zealand
Society of Genealogists.
National Conference 2011
Registration Form (PDF)
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150 years ago, in 1861, after Gabriel Read’s discovery of gold
in Otago, there was a golden opportunity for adventure and the
acquisition of wealth. Many of our ancestors took up the
challenge to come to Otago to make their fortunes.
They came from all over the world, and most, as they matured,
settled and raised families, first in Otago, and later in other
parts of New Zealand.
In June 2011, at the NZSG Conference in Dunedin, you will
have a golden opportunity to find out about those early
adventurers and your Otago forebears.
Conference
Details:
Friday 3 June
• Registration 3-7:30
• 7:30-9:30 Opening and Address (Christine Hurst, NZSG
librarian)
Saturday 4 June
• 9-12:30 workshops on local repositories and research
• 2-5pm AGM
• 7-11pm Conference Dinner
Cargills Hotel
Sunday 5 June
• 9-10 Plenary Gold in Otago
• 10:45-12:15 various workshops on gold, early Otago,
some beginner sessions
• 2-3pm plenary- The making of a city
• 3:45-4:45 workshops, as above
• 5-7pm casual meal with Barbecue Bill on site (covered
area available)
Monday 6th June
• 9-10:15 workshops
• 10:45-12 workshops
• 2-3 plenary Writing Your History
• 3-3:30 Closing ceremony
Of course there are morning teas and lunches too! |
The workshops are quite
varied, with something for everyone.
The venue,
John McGlashan College, is a very pleasant
environment, with a modern building which we will be
using for most sessions.
It has several computer rooms and spaces suitable for
booths to be set up, and places to sit and chat, as well
as classrooms and a library, toilets etc.
There is plenty of parking. There is good wheelchair
access.
We suggest that
those who need accommodation in Dunedin should stay at
Cargill’s Hotel, or one of the motels close to there
in George St. (There are at least 6 motels within 2
blocks, see AA book or Jason’s guide)
We are planning on
turning on a bus or minibuses from McGlashan to
Cargill’s at the end of each.
We will also organize minibuses from the hotel/motel
area in George St to the College each morning. If this
is well patronized it will cost each person $2-$3 per
trip.
We intend having
various databases installed on the computers, and
internet access, with some tutors to assist. This is
where we need the help of members from other branches
We hope to have
representatives from Ancestry.com present. |
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NZSG Dunedin Branch
P O Box 5634
Moray Place
Dunedin 9058
New Zealand |
All meetings are held in room 209,
King Edward Court, Stuart Street,
first Wednesday of the month unless otherwise notified.
Starting time 7 pm, but doors are open from 6.30 until 9.30
for research.
The OSM will be closed until some time in 2013.
Website last updated
26-01-2011 |
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