For October’s online jigsaw puzzle our regular puzzle maker, Don Patterson, has selected an image of Geelong’s third Customs House, which was opened in 1880. Don is also speaker at our October 2 Meeting with Andrew Caddy on the history of Australian customs and its local Geelong links.
Sydney investor, briefly owner of Osborne House By Daryl Wight Andrew Sutherland Low (1831-94), was a Sydney factory owner, mining investor and real estate developer, who owned Osborne House, Geelong, for a brief period in the 1880s. He was born in Golspie, Sutherlandshire, Scotland, son of John Low, merchant, and his wife Margaret Sutherland. He is…
Try recreating this Advertising Flyer from 1923. The striking image promoted an auction of a new building estate in East Geelong. 52 Blocks went under the hammer on that Saturday in March, with the vendors asking for a £1 deposit. However like today, interest rates where a relatively high 6%.
Tourquay Surf Beach Don Patterson has provided yet another iconic photograph that captures the spirit of an Australian summer as experienced in the late fifties and early sixties. Enjoy the challenge of this Jigsaw!
Don Patterson has selected a fabulous lady’s “day dress” that looks it has come straight from the Bright & Hitchcocks’ catalogue! It is typical of the clothing from the period 1865 – 1870.
Geelong Town Hall in the mid-20th Century Once again Don Paterson has selected an iconic local image for all the jig-saw enthusiasts! /
Don Patterson has found an iconic photograph of Kardinia Park from 1957 to kick off the AFL season. No doubt a few members can remember attending a game there in that year.
