What's On Events and Public Programs CAFHOV Family History Day 2024 Sunday 18 August 2024 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Level 1 Bendigo Bank Community Gallery, Chinese Museum Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria (CAFHOV) present a day of family history discoveries.Learn about CAFHOV from its membership - who are we, what we do and how we support family history research and more. More than Gold Most people are familiar with the Chinese migration to Victoria in the pursuit of gold in the 1850s, but also many Chinese businesses were established during this period in support of the growing population. Come along to this event to learn about the diverse occupations and businesses that the Chinese maintained and the impact they had on the future of the community. Speakers Chinese migration to Australia — Dr Sophie Couchman, Historian and Curator Chinese restaurants of Melbourne — Dr Barbara Nichol, Historian The history of the David Wang Emporium — Mark Wang, CEO Chinese Museum CAFHOV member presentations: • Chinatown/Bendigo merchant — Anna Wolf • Chinese interpreter — Mark Hillyer • Chinatown Church minister — Derek Leong • Queen Victoria market stallholder/grocer — Linda Wong • Creswick butcher and storekeeper — Ian Young Cost Event is free with cost of normal Museum Admission (Adult $12.50, Concession/Children 5 years and over $10.50) See a wrap-up of the last CAFHOV Family History Day - such a valuable resource for those embarking on Chinese family history! Organised by Booking for this event has now closed. Book Manage Cookie Preferences