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 (more…)
“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 (more…)
September Meeting Report: A History of Cricket in Geelong. Geelong is a city known for its sporting achievements. We were fortunate to listen to Tony Joel and Mathew Turner speak about the history of Cricket (more…)
Geelong Heritage Centre. Our last meeting was more than just a visit, it was a homecoming. It took place at the Kim barne thaliyu / Geelong Heritage Centre on the third floor of the Geelong (more…)
Phoebe Wilkens – Geelong Stories. Our July meeting was well-attended with over forty members and visitors being the lucky recipients of an engaging presentation by Phoebe Wilkens, a local Geelong historian and genealogist. Phoebe began (more…)
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…)
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 (more…)
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 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 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…)