This section lists societies of Western Australia, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
- Albany Regional
- Busselton
- Geraldton
- Rockingham and Districts
- Western Australia Genealogical Society (WAGS)
Albany Regional Family History Society
The association was established in 1982 and help people research their family tree. It also promotes and encourages the study of genealogy. Many resources are accessible in their Library, which include an index of surnames taken from Albany Funeral Director Records from 1921 to 1980 and an Albany Cemetery Index. Some resources relate to England and Wales.
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also accessible.
Website:
http://www.albanyfamilyhistory.org.au/
Busselton Family History Society
The society was founded in 1984 but after a decision was made by WAGS in 2000 to disband its branch system, they decided to continue as an independent association.
Many on-line databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Transcriptions
- Early Births, Deaths and Marriages
- Memorial Inscriptions
Many resources can be accessed in their Library, including some resources relating to England and Wales. Resources include:
- Biographical Indexes
- Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes
- Cemetery Records
- Convict Records
- Court Records
- Obituaries
- Orphanage Registers
- Rate Books
In addition, they provide access to the resources of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ FamilySearch Library Catalogue and indexes of births, marriages and deaths transcribed from early registrations in Busselton and surrounding settlements.
Details of surnames currently being researched by members is also accessible.
Website:
http://members.westnet.com.au/busgen/
Geraldton Family History Society
The society was established in 1978, its aim being to assist anyone conducting genealogical research in Geraldton, the Midwest or worldwide.
They cover the midwest region of Western Australia which includes the shires of:
CarnamahChapman ValleyCoorowCueGreenoughIrwinMeekatharraMingenewMorawaMount MagnetMullewaMurchisonNorthamptonPerenjoriSandstoneThree SpringsWilunaYalgoo
It also covers the city of Geraldton.
Access to a Midwest Death Register is provided by the society.
Information regarding surnames currently being researched by members is also accessible.
Website:
https://geraldtonfhs.wordpress.com/
Rockingham and Districts Family History Society
The association was established in 1992 but when Western Australia Genealogical Society (WAGS) made the decision to disband its branch system, they became an independent association.
Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which include:
- Births, Marriages and Deaths Indexes
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Records
- Church Registers
- Convict Registers
- Directories
- Electoral Rolls
- Naturalisations
- Journals
- Newspapers
- Notices from Newspapers
- Passenger Lists
- Pioneer Registers
- Poll Books
- Reference Books
- Wills Indexes
An online catalogue of resources, some of which relate to England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland, is accessible.
Compiled from admission and attendance registers, journals, books, Education Department files and oral contributions, the Rockingham and Districts Schools Index, which covers 44 schools in the Rockingham, Kwinana and Serpentine-Jarrahdale localities lists over 26000 children and 900 teachers between 1830 and 1970.
Website:
http://fhsrd.org.au
Western Australia Genealogical Society (WAGS)
The association was founded in 1979 and it aims to promote and encourage the study, knowledge and science of genealogy.
Their site gives details about an extensive list of resources accessible in their Library, some of which relate to England and Wales. These resources include Books, CD-ROMs, microfiche’s and microfilm’s.
Many Special Interest Groups are accessible, and group members help each other with their genealogical research.
Their site also has a forum along with a list of Members Interests. Research Guides are accessible on the site.
Website:
http://wags.org.au