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Why you should hear it live!
10 May 2018

Why you should hear it live!

by admin | posted in: Events, Photographs, Victoria+, What's new | 5

Sitting here quietly reading an article I wrote for the most recent edition of Geelong Coast magazine on Point Henry … a subject I know really well. Not surprisingly I choked on the peanuts I was munching on before I got … Continued

Family history, female ancestors, Geelong, local history, Midwives, Nurses, Point Henry
A daytime talk: Midwives, Nurses and Female Ancestors
7 May 2018

A daytime talk: Midwives, Nurses and Female Ancestors

by admin | posted in: Events, Photographs, Victoria+, What's new | 14

Midwives and Nurses are a great way to track down female ancestors and family – you might be surprised at how many were involved in one or both of these occupations.  You could find them in various references, certificates, and … Continued

Family history, female ancestors, Geelong, local history, Midwives, Nurses
Snakes alive!
16 Feb 2018

Snakes alive!

by admin | posted in: Events, What's new | 5

Is this history?  It will be eventually but rest assured, the snake is still alive and well and I’m sure it will be for some time! It’s definitely Geelong and District.  Hadn’t had my breakfast and was about to have … Continued

Carpet Python, Geelong, Python, Snake, Snake Catcher
Point Henry – immigration and tourist mecca!
5 Feb 2018

Point Henry – immigration and tourist mecca!

by admin | posted in: Events, Photographs, What's new | 4

Point Henry near Geelong in Victoria would have to be my absolute favourite subject when giving talks to Local or Family History Groups.  When I first found this image I thought it was a fancy toilet in the Bellarine Gardens … Continued

Family history, Free presentation, Geelong, Kings Funerals, local history, Point Henry
Australia Will Be There
2 Feb 2018

Australia Will Be There

by admin | posted in: Events, What's new | 0

We have received an invitation from Deakin University: The Shrine of Remembrance Trustees and Deakin University Library are pleased to invite you to attend the launch of Australia Will Be There, the centenary touring exhibition from the Shrine of Remembrance. … Continued

Deakin University, Shrine of Remembrance, Victorians, World War One, WWI
What is History?
7 Jan 2018

What is History?

by admin | posted in: Events, Photographs, What's new | 10

This beautiful photograph is obviously historic – in fact it’s more than 100 years old and shows the Foyster girls outside the Ocean Grove Corner Store c.1906.  There is no doubt that this is part of Ocean Grove’s history and … Continued

1975, Bob Irving, Graham "Fussy" Fussen, Martin Klabbers, Ocean Grove, Street numbering, The Terrace
Research this weekend!
16 Nov 2017

Research this weekend!

by admin | posted in: Events, Family history, Visiting archives | 0

A great opportunity for locals and out-of-towners to research at the Geelong Heritage Centre this weekend. As part of the Word for Word Festival the Heritage Centre will be open Saturday AND Sunday this weekend. SATURDAY: 10am – 5pm SUNDAY: … Continued

Geelong Heritage Centre, Research
Hurry – before price rise!
28 Jun 2017

Hurry – before price rise!

by admin | posted in: Events, Family history, Victoria+, What's new | 4

Don’t get caught out – from 1 July 2017 Victorian BDM certificates  cost more! You have LESS THAN 3 DAYS to purchase your Victorian Historical Certificates before the price goes up. Currently you can search (for free) and then purchase … Continued

Increased cost, Price rise, Vic BDM Certificates
RootsWeb alternative for Geelong and District
1 Oct 2016

RootsWeb alternative for Geelong and District

by admin | posted in: Events, Family history, GandD Web, Local Societies, What's new | 0

I know many of you will be frustrated with the technical problems that RootsWeb are having with their Mailing Lists although some of you may just think that Mailing Lists have lost their appeal and aren’t being used any more! … Continued

Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong and District, Mailing Lists, RootsWeb
2016 National Fair in Geelong
1 Oct 2016

2016 National Fair in Geelong

by admin | posted in: Events, Local Societies | 0

A great opportunity for Geelong locals, all of Victoria and of course all of Australia to participate in the 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Fair. As well as contacting Dave Smith in 0419 434 306 or on his email – … Continued

2016 National Fair, Bottle Fair, Collectables, Geelong Show Grounds

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