local and family history
Regular and special events in our region
If you have Scottish ancestors or an interest in Scottish research, then this Road Show is NOT to be missed. The Road Show has been organised by the Geelong Family History with support from the Scottish Ancestry Group and their … Continued
It was scary looking at the date of the last blog I posted for Geelong and District – FAR TOO LONG AGO! But I have some good reasons … There have been TWO Geelong & District Historical Association quarterly meetings … Continued
Did you or someone you know go to the Ocean Grove Preschool? In September this year they are celebrating their 50th anniversary and they are looking for anyone who attended the preschool in The Avenue. The Ocean Grove preschool opened … Continued
On behalf of all local and family history researchers in our region I’d like to say a huge Thank You to Peter BEGG who has retired as a full time journalist at the Geelong Advertiser. Peter was responsible for the … Continued
If so, you won’t want to miss this special event at the Bellarine Historical Society! Come along and bring your bottle(s). What: Free Bottle Appraisal and Valuations When: Sunday 14th February, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Bellarine Historical Society, … Continued
Just 175 years and 3 days ago the first edition of the Geelong Advertiser was published – November 21, 1840 in fact. It is Victoria’s OLDEST morning newspaper. The banner for the Geelong Advertiser includes the words “Fortis est veritas” … Continued
It’s excitement plus in Geelong! The City of Greater Geelong have just announced the public opening of the new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre … Saturday 21 November 2015.
What a horrible sight – the magnificent hedge around Colac Cemetery on fire – I’m amazed how quickly they got onto it and stopped it spreading even further. They got the bulldozers into action and that probably saved the rest … Continued
I initially posted this on my Just Love History blog as the impact is a much greater area than Geelong and District. Mark Beasley has confirmed that they will shut down at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 23rd September 2015. Also … Continued
It is only a week away but a local group is organising a 50 year reunion for nurses from Geelong Hospital. The group has managed to track down all the past nurses except one – Jo or Josephine CLEARY. She … Continued