local and family history
Regular and special events in our region
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Even a lot of Ocean Grove people don’t know this part of our history! It was unique in Australia and therefore unique in Victoria AND our region – the Ocean Grove Races featuring the Ocean Grove Cup. As the photo shows … Continued
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