Geelong’s “Official” Beginning
The name of Geelong was not the land we live on, but the inner bay. The land from the hills or downs to the water, we call Geelong, was called Iranmoo (also spelled Iramoo). ‘Geelong’ (more…)
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Max Kroger Geelong’s High Flying Athletic Champion
Max Kroger Geelong’s High Flying Athletic Champion Gliding with apparent ease over the high bar, Geelong Guild Harriers athlete, Max Kroger, annexed another Australian Record. In clearing 11 feet 7 1/2 inches he broke the (more…)
Geelong’s First Marathon Man
This article is a reprise of a story that the author, Harry Roberts, wrote and had published in 1976. It introduces the story of Mack Connor that unfolds in four short videos. Jaded and weary (more…)
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 (more…)
The Regent Theatre Geelong
A ‘facelift’ for the 102 year old Regent The Regent was not King Charles’ representative, but one of Geelong’s oldest theatres. Do you remember when the Regent Theatre was showing movies? It was a prominent Geelong landmark (more…)
Vol 1 No 1 1965 Editorial
FROM THE ARCHIVES Our very first edition of the Investigator In September of 1965, after 21 years of existence, the first copy of the Investigator rolled off the press and was distributed to members. Now, (more…)
David Brunton: a stalwart of the society
It is an honour privilege feel to serve in this position and I feel a great sense on indebtedness to those who have carried the torch for so many years to keep our Society ticking (more…)
How Geelong had fun in 1923
Geelong in 1923 was a busy place and technology was beginning to challenge traditional ways. Modern was “in” and tradition was on the way out. Motor transport challenged the horse and cart, buses challenged trams (more…)
Grant’s Secret Discovery
In this well researched and produced video, GHS member Harry Roberts, provides the viewer with the background and intrigue behind the secret discovery of Port Phillip in the early 1800s. (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)