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Become a Member
  • Home
  • Lectures
      • Lecture ScheduleYou can find the schedule for our monthly speakers here.
      • Past LecturesYou can read reviews of our past speakers here.
  • Events
  • News
      • 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
    • Annual General MeetingYou can find information about the AGM and download a nomination form.
    • President’s NewsletterYou can find the latest newsletters from the President here.
    • Society NewsHere you can read up on the latest news from the Society.
    • 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.
    • Solomons – Do You Remember?Read a series of articles from 1944 and 1945 written after being inspired by the formation of our society.
    • Hume & Hovell 200th AnniversaryRead articles from Investigator that chronicle Hume & Hovell’s 1824 journey to Corio Bay.
    • The Story of GeelongYou can read stories of Geelong and its origins here.
    • The Costa CollectionView 98 photographs of 19th and early 20th century Geelong.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Search the Site
    • 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.

President’s Newsletter

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From the President’s Pen Feb 2025

ByHarry Roberts 30 January 202530 January 2025

Hello everyone. Happy New Year! I hope you are well and looking forward to many exciting and interesting events in 2025. I am pleased to inform you that Michael O’Donnell has been appointed to fill (more…)

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President's Newsletter

David Brunton: a stalwart of the society

ByHarry Roberts 2 May 20245 May 2024

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…)

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