Cape Banks FHS Inc. is a member of the following organisations:
​Awards:
Why?
We aim to assist local residents in tracing their family trees and in discovering who their ancestors were and where they lived, worked and played.
Where?
We cater for people who are researching their ancestors both here in Australia and overseas.
How?
Through our meetings, workshops, guest speakers, and the wide range of resources and records at our well equipped Resource Library, which includes:
- Pioneer Indexes (Births, Deaths & Marriages) for NSW, Qld, Vic, Tas & WA
- Indexes to Births Deaths & Marriages for all Australian States & Territories
- Indexes to Births Deaths & Marriages for New Zealand
- NSW Probate Index
- Convict Index & Convict Shipping Indents
- Various Census & Musters
- International Genealogical Index (England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, N.Z., Australia & more)
- Assisted Immigration Index
- Bounty Index
- and many other resources.
Our Resource collection is constantly growing to meet members’ needs and interests. Begin a fascinating hobby today or even consider becoming a member. Our experienced researchers will help you get started and to keep researching. Cape Banks also has a number of publications which may also be of interest. See also our links to other family history societies and genealogy sites.
Research Library
2 Curie Avenue, Little Bay, NSW 2036
There is step-free access to our Research Rooms for anyone with mobility issues.
Opening Hours
Days: Tuesday & Saturday.
Times: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Closed Public Holidays
Experienced researchers are on duty to assist you.
Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are held at the Coast Centre, 2 Curie Avenue, Little Bay on the second Saturday of each month, except for January, at 1.30pm.
Postal Address
PO Box 67, Maroubra, NSW 2035 Australia
October 2023 Meeting:
The Cape Banks FHS Annual General Meeting will be held at the Coast Centre for Seniors on Saturday 21st October 2023 from 1:30pm. This will be followed by “Show and Tell” where members bring along an item from their family history and tell a story about the item.