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  • Lectures
      • Lecture ScheduleYou can find the schedule for our monthly speakers here.
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      • Society NewsCome here to find the latest information about what is happening this month and what is planned for the coming months.
      • EventsFind a calendar of upcoming events here.
      • Newsletter ArchiveHere you can find the archive of past Newsletters sent from the Web Manager to registered users.
  • Member Pages
    • Member Information
    • President’s NewsletterYou can find the latest newsletters from the President here.
    • Society DocumentsYou can find Meeting Agenda and Minutes of Meetings here.
    • Newsletter ArchiveYou find copies of any Newsletters sent by the Web Manager. They come out at least monthly.
    • Update my settingsUpdate your membership details and make a password change here.
    • The Story of GeelongYou can read stories of Geelong and its origins here.
    • From Hubcaps to Creative HubsView three videos that explore Geelong’s history through three buildings that were saved from the threat of obscurity and disrepair.
    • Hume & Hovell 200th AnniversaryRead articles from Investigator that chronicle Hume & Hovell’s 1824 journey to Corio Bay.
    • Historical Jigsaw PuzzlesChallenge yourself completing a series of online jigsaw puzzles using iconic Geelong photos.
    • Geelong’s Sport LegacyYou can read stories of Geelong’s rich sporting legacy here.
    • Geelong in 1863Read a series that look back to the Geelong of 160 years ago.
    • Geelong in 1923Read a series of articles and videos that highlight the changes and continuity of life in our city.
    • The InvestigatorRead articles from past issues of the Investigator here.
    • Search the InvestigatorSearch the Investigator index by article title, author, volume, number and year.
    • Keyword Search of InvestigatorDo a keyword search of Investigator Magazine – 1965-2009.
  • Publications
      • The InvestigatorRead a series of articles from past issues of the Investigator magazine and see how to become a subscriber.
      • Index of Investigator ArticlesSearch the index of articles by title, author and year from 1965-2024.
      • Keyword Search of InvestigatorDo a keyword search of Investigator Magazine – 1965-2009.
      • Publications ListExplore the 26 titles on Geelong’s history that we have for sale.
  • Our Society
      • About UsSee who is serving on the committee of the Geelong Historical Society. You can read about our Objectives and the legal status of our society.
      • Contact UsYou can find the contact details for the office holders of our society here.
      • Past Committee MembersYou can find a list of past Committee Members from 1944 to 2009.
      • Terms and ConditionsYou can find the terms and conditions that users agree to when they register to use the website.
      • Privacy PolicyRead how we will manage and protect your personal information.

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Francis Jones: Barber
1860s Geelong | Geelong in 1860s | Notable Businesses

Francis Jones: Barber

ByDaryl Wight 6 August 202423 November 2024

BARBER SHOP OR WELLNESS SPA? Daryl Wight continues to intrigue us with his choice of articles drawn from the 1860s pages of the Geelong Chronicle. This article’s unnamed author eschews the prosaic and favours a (more…)

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