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Family History ACT is a registered business name of The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc.
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ACT, or call +61 2 6251 7004 during opening hours or click on contact us.
FHACT Library
Opening hours
| Tuesday | 11 am to 2 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am to 2 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am to 2 pm |
| Saturday | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Sunday | 2 pm to 5 pm |
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FHACT October Monthly Meeting
Join us for this joint meeting with FHACT and the Canberra & District Historical Society.
Discovering your Polish Heritage
Join us for this beginner’s workshop on 11 Oct to learn how to begin your Polish Heritage research.
Tell me about: The Clarke Bushrangers
Explore family stories and the rich New South Wales records that can bring them to life.
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Lost on the Limestone Plains (Registration)
Today, 07:00PM
07:00 PM Topic: Lost on the Limestone Plains Project - Progress meeting for participantsEnglish & Welsh SIG (Register)
Thu, Sep 17, 07:30PM
7:30 pm: Not the dreaded workhouse! Looking at the British Workhouse system especially in London.Coffee and Chat (Register)
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00AM
10:00 am " Does Where Matter?" Join us for an informal chat over coffee to discuss a variety of fami...Events This Month
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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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