Don Paterson once again leads on a walk down Geelong’s old streets and leads us to another time. Long before Ford and his T-model Ford people needed coach builders so we could move in relative comfort or haul our produce. So why not take some time and explore 48 Little Malop Street.
The Cunningham of Cunningham Pier Over the past few months the society has received a number of requests for information on the naming of Cunningham Pier. The most recent, from society member Stephen Yewdall, lists the possible “suspects” but asks members if they have any clues to help narrow down the list. Stephen suspects it…
A review of Hamilton Hume Sketch Maps: Origins and Modern Treatment by Martin Williams Following Hamilton Hume and William Hovell’s first overland journey of exploration from southern New South Wales into Victoria in 1824 a number of important primary and secondary source documents were produced. These accounts included original journals and writings by Hume and…
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Gold Rush Geelong The following article is taken from the 1977 September issue of the Investigator magazine, which in turn draws upon an article published in The Geelong Advertiser on July 15, 1922. Unfortunately neither our magazine nor its earlier source preface the article and the reader is left to speculate upon its context and…
You can listen to a reading of this article by clicking the link below: Viv Lewis on Geelong’s pioneering ambulance service A gathering of 35 members and guests enjoyed one of the most memorable presentations of our 2026 program when Viv Lewis delivered a lively, deeply researched and unexpectedly personal account of Geelong’s pioneering role…
The Colac & District Family History Group extends an invitation to our members to experience the innovative way that they have chosen to portray the history of an important early resident and include events in the history of the Colac district. Dr Thomas Rae was the main doctor, surgeon, coroner and JP in this district…
