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Discover your family secrets...

Welcome

​Ballina Family History Society is an active group of family history researchers. Whether you are just starting out on your research journey, or are an experienced researcher, looking for a group of likeminded souls, we invite you to drop in for a chat. Join us at our research room or at our monthly meetings. We look forward to meeting and assisting you.​​​

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The most treasured heirlooms are the stories and memories of our family.

How Can We Help You

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You can attend our monthly events, join a group, or

have a chat and a cuppa with friends.

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If you are stuck or can't visit our Research Centre, you can submit a Research Request.

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We have a large number of local records and resources from  Australia and internationally.

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Our library holds unlisted local records and a wealth of information from across Australia and the world.

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Our online membership area gives you access to different types of digitized local records.

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​Upcoming Events

Enjoy Great Times with Us

Monthly Meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of each month from 2pm at the Ballina Players Theatre

Visit Us

Find our opening times, get directions, join an open day, or come to an event with us.

Email Us

Send us a Message

We'd love to hear from you.

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Membership

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Membership gives you access to a number of paid online subscriptions and databases (saving you around $1000 annually), the ability to borrow books and journals from our library, the support of duty officers, who attend during opening hours, and our own quarterly journal The Cedar Log.

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We also have reciprocal rights with other family history groups. This means you can use their facilities for free.

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Details about how to become a member and the benefits of membership are on the membership page. 

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