|
Genealogy – the search for our greatest treasures – our ancestors
BRANCH INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP and CONTACTS, MEETINGS and ACTIVITIES NEWS, PROJECTS and SALES HOME PAGE MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES ABOUT OUR BRANCH (see map below showing our region in the South Island, New Zealand)
|
|||
|
Our Aims (in brief)
To bring together and assist all who share an interest in family and local history, and to promote and encourage accurate research of New Zealand families’ history.
To encourage preservation of records of genealogical and historical value. |
Clyde Street, Balclutha Crown Hotel and Coffee Palace at right |
||
|
Early Fire Engine, George Street, Balclutha |
Why not join us?
Our members enjoy meetings, speakers, trips, events and a monthly newsletter, but most of all learning and sharing a common interest in family history in a relaxed and friendly group. |
||||||
|
Branch Email Contact: |
|
|
Postal Contact: |
NZSG Balclutha Branch C/ R Richardson Golfers Drive Balclutha 9230 New Zealand |
|
|
|
|
MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES
MONTHLY MEETING
Thursday 1st July 2021 at 7.30pm Public Library, John Street, Balclutha Doors open at 7pm for research
TOPIC Give a Short talk on an ancestor’s immigrant ship to New Zealand Bring along photos and/or memorabilia if you have them
Everyone welcome Enquiries to Noeline 03 418 0653
RESEARCH NIGHTS
Please note that there is no research night during June and July
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
An excellent option for those with research in South Otago and who live beyond our region is to take out a ‘Newsletter Only’ subscription. See ‘Membership and Contacts’ above.
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
· CEMETERIES ONLINE – We are very excited to let you announce our searchable cemetery database. The ‘trial’ cemetery is Clinton which is available by following links from the Cemeteries link at left. More to be added in the future. For other cemeteries please continue to check the master index.
· Ancestry.com at Clutha District Libraries – We are delighted to announce that, following our group’s submission to Clutha District Council, that the Library Edition of Ancestry.com is now available in all libraries within the Clutha District region for a trial period. This is very exciting for our members and the general public seeking to research from the extensive collections on offer via Ancestry.
· Newsletter – Proud to announce that once again we have a Newsletter Editor. Many thanks Isabel and we look forward to a good read! If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter the annual sub is $10. Just email us and we’ll get you on the mailing list.
· Fundraising efforts and events – Check out our items for sale - see Sales below. All proceeds go towards adding to and maintaining our branch collection.
PROJECTS
Ongoing projects include cemetery photographing and transcribing, school record transcribing and indexing of local and family histories. If you would like to join the team please contact us. As well as data entry (you don’t need to be a fast or accurate typist) we hold checking sessions most Tuesdays. Everyone welcome.
First Families – We are compiling a collection of first families to South Otago from the early days of settlement with no cut off date. If you would like to contribute please download the form at right (two files – front 107kb, back 115kb). First Families Register form front.pdf First Families Register form back.pdf
Visiting South Otago?
For research assistance while in our region, you can contact us through:
Public Library, John Street, Balclutha
OR
Information Centre, Clyde Street, Balclutha (near the Bridge)
Or email us at: help.desk@balcluthagenealogy.org.nz
We are happy to undertake research for you prior to your visit.
Where in the world is Balclutha?
See maps at right.
|
South Otago showing Balclutha |
New Zealand |
Joys and Sorrows - The Clutha Leader 1874 – 1900
by W
Noel Brown
Brand new, must have, resource for genealogists and historical researchers!
* covers South Otago, also items from Central Otago and Southland
* full transcript
* listed alphabetically by surname
* easy to search in PDF and MS Word formats
The extensive project of gathering and collating material from the Balclutha
published Clutha Leader newspaper was undertaken by Noel Brown to assist family
history and historical researchers.
This publication goes beyond the bare listing of names, dates and places and
contains everything relating to births, deaths and marriages - birth, death and
marriage notices, reports of death, obituaries, funerals and inquests, weddings
and related festivities, Court and local body proceedings.
Mr Brown says "The stories of individuals are included in full, providing
you with a window into the lives of families and individuals in Southern New
Zealand when the new country was taking shape. The words they used represent a
world of ideas, skills, tools, clothing that no longer exists. The
"Settlers" were still alive and making their mark in the new Colony,
and when they died, the contributions they had made were described leaving us
with a record of their aspirations and their dedication."
Buyer comments: "What an amazing resource created by W. Noel Brown. It is
a treasure of lasting interest to genealogist now and in the future."
"The disk has great information on for family researchers."
Proceeds go towards the Balclutha Genealogical Society (Balclutha Branch NZSG)
fund raising
Available exclusively through us!
Priced at NZ$20 each plus $5 p&p (up to 2 CDs within NZ)
Click HERE to request your copy
‘My Grandmother’s Kitchen’
A Collection of Recipes
Seasoned with
Memories and Tales of the Past
Not just another recipe book, this is a celebration of our branch which has been in existence for 35 years (2006). Coil bound for ease of use on the kitchen bench and with a laminated cover, the 120 pages are packed full of good old fashioned recipes, family favourites, interesting and unusual recipes along with memories, anecdotes, old sayings and Grandma's good old fashioned advice, all submitted by past and present members. Complete with humorous illustrations, a brief history and genealogy tips, we hope it will be enjoyed by many, not only for a good feed but also for a good read.
Priced at NZ$10 each plus $5 p&p. (NZ)
Click HERE to request your copy
‘The Inch’
The Reproduction and Update of the Story of
Stirling and Inch Clutha
By Alma M. Rutherford
This is an excellent local history, 224 pgs with photographs and full index
Available from us for NZ$25 + $5 p&p (NZ)
Total NZ$30 per copy
Click HERE to request your copy
‘The Mist of Time – The Story of Romahapa’
by Ethel U McLaren
Romahapa, known in the early settlement as East Clutha, South Clutha or Puerua was one of the earliest settlements in South Otago and families spread throughout New Zealand and beyond. It gives a wonderful picture of the early days and families up to the 1980's of this part of South Otago. The book has 65 pages with 28 photos, a map and an index, the index added on the reprint. The book is A4 sized and signed by the author.
Available from us for NZ$15 + $5 p&p (NZ)
Total NZ$20 per copy
Click HERE to request your copy
“Genealogists never lose their jobs, they just go to another branch”
‘Branch Information’ last updated 21 June 2021
© NZSG Balclutha Branch (Balclutha Genealogical Society)