Important Message Update
Research Rooms CLOSED
In accordance with the updated Covid-19 restrictions issued by NSW Health and Government on Saturday 26 June 2021, Wednesday 7 July 2021, Wednesday 14 July 2021, Wednesday 28 July 2021 and Thursday 19 August 2021, and which came into effect from 6:00 pm on Saturday 26 June 2021, our Research Rooms will continue to be CLOSED to members and visitors until at least midnight Thursday 30 September 2021.
The committee is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our members and look forward to welcoming you back.
Regards,
Cape Banks FHS Management Committee
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
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 Vonnie Young Auditorium, Level 1, Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra on the second Friday of each month at 7.00pm.
Postal Address
PO Box 67, Maroubra, NSW 2035 Australia