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    • 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.
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      • 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.
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Barwon Bank

Barwon Bank – Investigator – Sept 2022
1850s Geelong | Newtown | Notable Buildings | Notable People | The Investigator

Barwon Bank – Investigator – Sept 2022

ByDaryl Wight 16 July 202423 November 2024

BARWON BANK In 2021 the then sale of the 1850s house, ‘Barwon Bank’, in Newtown, overlooking the Barwon River, piqued my interest in both its first owner and also its architect. I already had a (more…)

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