Tag: South East Family History Group

Family history in region dates back to colonisation

Former Naracoorte Lucindale Mayor David Hood has explained how his forebears traded with First Nations people at Allendale East around 170 years ago.
As a...

History group leaders welcome new addition

There was only one change at the helm of the Millicent-based South East Family History Group after the recent annual general meeting.
All officeholders and...

Retired officer shares Police insight

Aretired frontline police officer has stated the prevalence of the illicit drug known as ice has created unpredictable behaviour among offenders and made policing...

History group switches up ‘stocktake’

The customary festive season stocktake of the Millicent-based research collection of the South East Family History Group will not take place in 2024.
In its...

Grave restoration project supported

Support continues to come from many quarters for the long-running voluntary project to mark and restore graves in the older section of the Millicent...

Volunteers delve into family history

Mount Gambier resident Gina Surth has sung the praises of the volunteer researchers at the South East Family History Group. Her forebears emigrated to Australia...

Water damage restricts history group

Members of the Millicent-based South East Family History Group currently have limited access to their leased premises as they await completion of repairs relating...

Former mayor to share stories with history group

Former Naracoorte Lucindale Mayor David Hood will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the South East Family History Group on October...

Younger memories shared

There was again a strong response at the South East Family History Group Research Centre in Millicent when locals recently gathered to recall memories...

Rare forestry insight shared

Arare insight into the region’s vital forest industry was provided at the latest monthly meeting of the South East Family History Group in Millicent. Guest...

Bellum back in business

An historic quirk has been revealed on the eve of the reopening of the Bellum Hotel at Mount Schank. As part of the licensing process,...

History sharing sessions praised

Scheduling monthly afternoon sharing sessions at the South East Family History Group research centre in Millicent has proven to be a runaway success. The daytime...

Millicent business memories shared

There was again a strong response when more than 40 locals met at the South East Family History Group Research Centre in Millicent on...

Radio lessons learned from tragedy

Millicent ham radio enthusiast David Walshaw talked about a little-known aspect of the R.M.S. Titanic when the Millicent-based South East Family History Group held...

Historic building ownership queried

One of Millicent’s most significant Edwardian buildings could pass out of public ownership according to an elected member of Wattle Range Council. The building in...