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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.

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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.

WILLS  presented by Geoff Barber
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 13:00 - 16:00 Online

Wills can be a wonderful source of information about families, friends, business partners and even enemies. These documents were written, or dictated, by the person who has died so we are often able to read their own writing. It is possible to learn about children, including illegitimate ones, goods and chattels being bequeathed, family feuds, and who was left out! Some guidance will be given to ordering wills of interest to you. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk about and show wills they hold to add to the examples demonstrated by Geoff.

INDIA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA INTEREST GROUP Presentation by Susan Fearn

Saturday, 28 May 2022, 10:30 - 12:30 Online - T

Travel through the ranks of the East India Company. Susan will focus on Walter Scott Seton-Karr, a British civil servant and employee of the East India Company.

DNA Interest Group

Saturday, 28 May 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 Online

Our regular quarterly meetings include a summary of news and updates from the testing companies. Members will also tell us their stories of research methods used to tackle brickwalls, or to confirm family trees using DNA results.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

Sunday, 29 May 2022, 14:00 - 16:30 FHWA Meeting Room, 48 May St, Bayswater

The South Australian Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA meets once a quarter to assist people with South Australian ancestry to research their family history.Find out how to obtain a will from South Australia. This is also an opportunity to share successes and ask for assistance to break through your brickwalls.

 Please visit www.fhwa.org.au  and click on the Events Tab for all the details **All times are Western Australian Standard Time**If your meeting is online, the link to join the meetings will be included in your confirmation email from Trybooking. Please keep it somewhere safe.All meeting details were correct at the time of publication. Please refer to the booking link for any changes. Please note: The location is stated on the event.