Membership

The Hassall Family History Association (HFHA) was established in 1993 to organize the 1998 bicentenary of the arrival of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall in Sydney in 1798. It now continues to encourage further research on the family and other early settlers.

The Association has three main purposes:

  • Foster and disseminate research on the life and heritage of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall and other members of the Hassall family
  • Encourage historical research on other early settler families – particularly those with whom the Hassalls are related or with whom they share historic experience in early Australia
  • Draw from Hassall family history insights about contributions to culture and innovation

Membership is open to all.

  • Standard annual membership is $10
  • Life membership is $200
  • Donations are welcome to cover the group’s activities.

Current and future projects

The Group’s current need is to identify volunteers (researchers, writers, event-organizers, publicists, webmasters) who can assist in carrying out the activities that will help achieve these objectives:

  • Newsletters are published each February, July, and November.
  • Transcription Project – family members log in to the State Library and work on transcribing the Hassall Letters.
  • Hassall Heritage Project – documents historic sites and artifacts associated with the family’s history.
  • Research and Publications – The Association maintains a bibliography of publications relevant to the family’s history.
  • Genealogy Project – maintains the family tree records in Family Tree Maker.
  • Reconciliation / Historical Perspectives – is a working group of the family Historical Association, that commenced in 2023 with a goal for future Truth-telling.
  • Family Line coordinators – help manage family specific events

Membership Process – Two Steps

Step 1 – Send the following details to the Treasurer

  • Full name
  • Membership type – Life or Annual membership
  • email address
  • Family Line
  • Contact details – optional – phone number, address
  • Possible Activities – indicate if you are interested in any of the projects, event planning, assisting with website or photos, etc.

Step 2 – Direct Deposit into HFHA Account

Make direct deposit to:

  • BSB: 062 575      Account: 10248050
  • Account Name:  Hassall Family History Association (include your name in the reference box).
Send form or details in email to:

Send the following information to the Treasurer, John Brooks: (you can download the Membership form if preferred).