MEMBERSHIP NEW & RENEWALS
To become a member or renew your membership simply complete the online Membership Application form.
Annual membership fees are $30 for an Individual and $50 for a Family of 2 people. Payments can be made by cheque or direct deposit.
Each member will receive:
- Advanced copies of our 3 Mallee Stump newsletters per year.
- Priority for research requests.
- Invitation to all our events.
- Access to new research support queries.
- Free access to our Library Records Rooms and all library records held by the WDFHG.
The records rooms are open each second and fourth Saturday of the month from 2 pm till 4 pm. The rooms can be opened at other times by appointment.
SERVICES PROVIDED TO ALL
Grave Photographs
Photographs of graves and headstones in local cemeteries can be provided for $5 per photograph.
To request photographs please complete the online Research Request form here, including any known information on the deceased.
Research Requests
RESEARCH MAY TAKE 3 TO 6 WEEKS
Research time will depend on the number of enquiries received and the availability of the Research Team.
All research requests will be dealt with by order of date received, and research completed promptly and as accurately as possible.
NON-MEMBERS
Access to the Library Records Rooms
A fee of $20 is requested to use the resources at the Family History Group rooms if non members wish to do their own research.
To request access please complete the online Research Request form here.
Research Requests
We can carry out research for non-members.
An initial, up-front, non-refundable search fee of $30 per family name, covers one hour of search through our library resources, local newspapers and family files.
This fee will cover up to ten (10) photocopies and postage, or results can be emailed.
You will be advised if there is any additional information available over and above the initial fee.
The request can be made using our online Research Request form here, giving us as much information and attaching copies of certificates etc. as is relevant to your request.
Please note that we are unable to carry out our research until payment is received.
On receiving the form and payment we may contact you regarding your request. The payment can be made by cheque or direct deposit.