About Us
The history of Inverell and its surrounding district is rich and diverse. Traditionally the fertile river valleys of the district supported a number of aboriginal tribes and clans of the Kamilaroi Nation whose language and association gave rise to many place names in the area. What then began as a small community of predominantly Caledonian pastoralists grew through agricultural expansion, mining and business enterprise to embrace many social groups from convicts to the squattocracy and diverse cultural groups from China, Germany and Greece.
Since 1984 The Inverell District Family History Group has been dedicated to researching, collecting and preserving this rich history. Our extensive collection of resources is available for all to view in our Research Centre located within the Inverell Shire Public Library. Through caring for this collection and undertaking research we hope to foster the study of family and local history and to provide assistance in teaching and improving research skills in these areas of study.
Membership
New members are welcome – there is no joining fee. Annual membership fees from 1 July 2010 are $35 single and $45 family.
Note: New members joining during the financial year pay a pro rata subscription fee at the rate of:
- > Single $2.91 per month or part thereof
- > Family $3.75 per month or part thereof
A copy of the constitution may be obtained by contacting the Secretary.
Membership provides access to our online subscription to ancestry.com and findmypast as well as our extensive research library.
In addition, there is the opportunity to contribute to our newsletter and to draw upon the knowledge and experience of other members.
Training sessions and information workshops are held from time to time.
To apply for Membership please visit our Forms webpage to download the Membership form.
Meetings
Quarterly general meetings are held at the Inverell Shire Public Library, 55-59 Campbell St, Inverell, (opposite Turnham Car Park) on the third Saturday of February, May, August and November at 1:30 pm. Visitors are always welcome.
Community Participation
Our Group can arrange guided tours of Inverell Cemetery and the local CBD heritage area. We also provide presentations on family and local history to service clubs, schools, community groups and other organisations.
Try our Research Service
Click here to find out about the research services we offer and the fees involved.
