Let us help you search the world and explore your family history.
Our society is a Multi-Award Winner.
Welcome
Since 1985, members of our Society have enjoyed meeting others who are researching their family history, no matter where their ancestors lived. We can assist you to discover your ancestry and research your family tree locally, Australia wide and internationally.
Since 1985, members of our Society have enjoyed meeting others who are researching their family history, no matter where their ancestors lived. We can assist you to discover your ancestry and research your family tree locally, Australia wide and internationally.
Our Research Library is located in the Local Studies/Family History Room, Port Macquarie-Hastings Library, Cnr Grant & Gordon Streets, Port Macquarie. Members are on duty to help with research enquiries on Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am to 3pm.
The general family history resources are available for use during library opening hours. Members who produce their current society membership card to the on-duty librarian can access the society's locked cabinets.
General Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except January). The meetings begin at 1.15pm in the CC MacAdams Music Centre in Lord Street. The centre is behind the Olympic Pool adjacent to Players Theatre with off-street parking and wheelchair access. Enter via the main door from 12.30pm. Entry is $2.00 which includes afternoon tea. Visitors are always given a warm welcome.
Our Society offers a number of support groups covering a variety of topics and general research interests. Further information on these groups can be accessed by clicking on the "Member Support Groups" tab on the main menu.
Keep up to date with Society meetings and events by checking Our Calendar page. You can also link this calendar to your smartphone or computer.
The Society conducts research inquiries for non-local members and non-members. Click on the "Research Service" tab on the main menu for further information and details.
Come along and experience the joy of researching your family history and participate in the activities of the Society.
We look forward to meeting you.
Location
next Support Meeting -
Date, time, topic, etc
*** 2026 Dates ***
DNA Users Group: Mon 23rd Feb
Writers' Group: Mon 3rd March
Family Tree Maker: Mon 10th Mar
Research Support Group: Mon 12th Mar
Convict Group: Mon 17th Mar
Next General Meeting:
Saturday 14th March 2026
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CC MacAdams Music Centre
Doors Open: 12:30pm
Meeting Begins: 1:15pm
Bookings Essential: president.pmdfhs@gmail.com
or SMS (Text) on 0416 311 680
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At this meeting, the presenter
will be John Graham
The topic of his presentation
will be:-
'Finding Abraham'
John is well known in Family History circles
because of his editorship of the
Ryerson Index
(Never heard of it? Click here)
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PMDFHS Social Event
*** Annual Summer BBQ ***
21st March 2026
>>> at McInherney Park <<<
Cost $15 including Raffle Tickets
or purchase on-line here!!
Please add your name to the list
at the next General Meeting
Contact Details