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Eastern Australian Special Interest Group

Saturday 21 May 2022 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM FHWA U4/48 May St Bayswater

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Military Special Interest Group

Diane Oldman will give a fascinating talk on a little known part of Western Australia's military history - 'The Colonial Volunteer Force in WA 1861 - 1903'.

Saturday 21 May 2022 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM online/ FHWA U4/48 May st

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FHWA regrets that commencing Thursday May 5, Library and Research Centre on Thursdays, effective immediately aswe are experiencing volunteer shortages after some long standing volunteers have recently retired.

If you are interested in volunteering at our fabulous society, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
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We would love to have you and there are many and varied roles available.

FHWA Management Committee

A family of no fortune, a tale of redemption after a convict past and and a story of hidden family truths lead the pack in a jam packed first edition not only for 2022 but for our new editor.

All the regular features are here, but you will notice some small changes.

If you are a member of FHWA you can get reading here. If not Join Here

PROOF OF DOUBLE VACCINATION STATUS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO MAY STREET EFFECTIVE 22 JAN 2022

 With the WA borders reopening on February 5^th 2022, the Management Committee has given careful consideration to what measures should be implemented to protect our volunteers and members attending May Street and in particular our library volunteers that staff the front desk, library and research areas.

In the Perth region, masks are already required at all public indoor settings and proof of vaccination is required at certain venues. The State Government has stated that further requirements will be expanded on 31 January state-wide. A number of large companies have already mandated proof of vaccination for entry to their premises even though they are not included in the Government’s list.

In coming to our decision we have considered the conditions in Unit 4 when it is operating at capacity, that our members come from a wide area of the Perth region (thus increasing the chance of virus spread), and that the majority of our members are in the so called “vulnerable” group.  With this in mind the Management Committee has resolved that in, addition to any Government mandate at the time, from Saturday 22^nd January 2022, the following COVID-19 measures will be put in place

1. All people who attend the FHWA premises at 48 May Street Bayswater, for any purpose must, show proof of double vaccination, and

2. Those that have an exemption from vaccination, you must show a valid medical certificate to that effect when you attend our premises AND wear a mask.

As we will not be recording vaccination status (only asking to sight vaccination proof or exemption status), it will be necessary for you to bring the proof with you and produce it EVERY time you visit.  The current government requirement to register for SafeWA (either by scanning the GR Code or by signing in) is still in place and the additional requirements for vaccination status are in addition to SafeWA.  For further information about acceptable forms of proof of vaccination please visit the government's information website.

Note that currently it is a government requirement for everyone to wear a mask indoors and that it is likely that this requirement will be in place for some time to come.

Please remember to be kind to our volunteers when they ask you about these requirements when you enter FHWA.

This final edition of Western Ancestor for 2021 is a tribute to FamilyHistoryWA foundation member, life member, long serving President and dedicated genealogist Brian Crocker. Brian's extraordinary contribution to FHWA is detailed in Liana Fitzpatrick's moving obituary.

You will also see some new layouts and features in this Western Ancestor, marking the last edition of Mike Murray and Dr Lesley Sylvestor as they hand over to new editor Peter Forrestal after six years of hard work.

FHWA Members can read the 2021 November Western Ancestor here.

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