
Harry Roberts is the 2024 President of the Geelong Historical Society. He has worked in the education sector and has an abiding interest in Australian history.
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April 2024 Lecture Report
April Lecture – Rob & Deb Robinson a sad local landmark that’s seeking a new vision OLD GEELONG GAOL – FASCINATING AND SPOOKY! Yes, that describes our April Meeting as our members toured the Old Geelong Gaol under the direction of Rob and Deb Robinson. Lights flickered, and hidden stairs and doorways were revealed as…
May 2024 Lecture Report
May Lecture – Dr Roslyn Otzen The Bengalat of the Wadawurrung Dr Roslyn Otzen spoke about the impacts of the collision that occurred on the Bellarine Peninsula after the European settlers landed at Indented Head in 1835. Her work on the Wadawurrung arose after a request by the Baptist Church to research that institution’s engagement with…

June 2024 Lecture Report
June Meeting Our Future : Thriving by Looking Outward to the Future A Shared Vision for the Future A new era has begun in the Geelong Historical Society. After 17 years at the helm, David Bunton has decided it’s time to pass over the presidency of the Society. At this handover Harry Roberts, the incoming…
March 2024 Lecture Report
March Lecture – Harry Roberts DIMINUTIVE but significant Geelong’s First Custom House Geelong’s First Customs House was the topic presented by Harry Roberts. His presentation began with the establishment of the Port Phillip District and the settlement of Melbourne in 1836 when the area was controlled by the colony of New South Wales. The large…

February 5 2025 Lecture Report
“Don’t focus on the obstacles rather look for the opportunities around them“. Andrew Caddy and Graham Harrison gave a most engaging talk on the history of the Western District Car Club. Both men are long-time members of their club that, like ours, was created in the 1940s and continues strongly today. Quite a few of…
February 2024 Lecture Report
February Lecture – Alan McLean the 1891 disaster off Moonlight Heads The Wreck of the Fiji Alan McLean spoke to us about the wreck of the cargo ship Fiji off Moonlight Heads in 1891. His interesting and informative presentation discussed the cause of the wreck and rescue of the passengers and crew. He presented the…