Our humble Library, called "THE CHALET", which houses us and several other community groups
OUR
INCEPTION
When a local group of family history enthusiasts attended seminars and workshops conducted by visiting members of the West Australian Genealogical Society, back in the 1980s, decided they wanted their own association, they assembled sufficient numbers of interested people to create their own. They contacted WAGS, in Perth, and, on July 3rd, 1982, after an intense weekend workshop, set up the Albany Group of WAGS.
They started with a President, a Secretary and a Committee of three, and like all societies, had their ups and downs - most notably, finding a suitable "home" for the library. During this time, they maintained a close association with WAGS by inviting visiting speakers from their ranks, borrowing books from the Perth library and by conducting seminars.
But after 18 years of association, it was decided to stand on our own. Along with the other country branches, who also wished to become independent, we are now an Affiliate, of what was once the mother society. We now call ourselves the ALBANY REGIONAL FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC., and have a full executive of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Librarian, who are aided by several committee members.
Our "front garden".
Twenty-two years further on, and we were still shifting from one home to another, until we found our present location. The ARFHS is now happily settled into "The Chalet", at Little Grove. It is situated about 10kms. south of Albany, along Frenchman's Bay Road, which leads to such beauty spots as the The Gap, the Natural Bridge and the Whaling Station. If you decide to visit us, drive past the Little Grove Store to the next bend in the road. On the left is a road which is sign-posted "To Yacht Club". Turn into this road, then turn right, heading towards the water until you see a short gravel cul-de-sac, named Norlok Place.Turn into this road and we are on the left. It is a pretty location where visitors and members can enjoy a picturesque view across Princess Royal Harbour to the Albany township.
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