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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
The Ocean Grove History Murals
3 Jan 2018

The Ocean Grove History Murals

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

Back in 1999 I was approached by Wally and Victoria Higgins to provide some historic Ocean Grove photographs to ‘decorate’ the walls of the extended building housing Coles Supermarket.  It was part of the planning agreement – they had to … Continued

Book, Coles supermarket, history, Murals, Ocean Grove, The Ocean Grove History Murals, Videos, Wally and Victoria Higgins
Who was G. G. M., photographer?
9 Nov 2017

Who was G. G. M., photographer?

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

GGM was definitely in our region at some time (probably early 1900s) as images at Portarlington and Clifton Springs are included in his collection on the SLV web site. It appears that the family may have holidayed at Portarlington as … Continued

G. G. M., photographer, SLV Pictures Collection
Will I catch up with you this afternoon?  I hope so!
14 Aug 2017

Will I catch up with you this afternoon? I hope so!

by admin | posted in: Local Societies, Victoria+, What's new | 3

I’m so looking forward to this afternoon – the first talk I will be giving since losing (and regaining) my mobility.  It’s not too late to book – there are two sessions: Researching your female ancestors via midwives and nurse … Continued

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
Now I really need your help!
8 Feb 2017

Now I really need your help!

by admin | posted in: Background Info, GandD Web, New Indexes and content, Web site, What's new | 1

Remember when I said the Geelong and District web site and database really needed your help? In early January, 25 years of work was wiped off the web by ‘Company F’ – the web site and database at www.zades.com.au was … Continued

database, Geelong and District Database, Help, Need Help
Geelong and District web site – need your help!
29 Jan 2017

Geelong and District web site – need your help!

by admin | posted in: GandD Web, Web site, What's new | 27

This is how I feel at the moment with 25 years of work wiped off the Internet through no fault of my own. It could be worse – I have the complete database – more than 1.7 million records – … Continued

database, Need Help
The connection between Peter Cowden and Matthew Flinders
11 Dec 2016

The connection between Peter Cowden and Matthew Flinders

by admin | posted in: Geelong Heritage, What's new | 2

Peter Cowden was an esteemed member, guest speaker, researcher and past committee member of the Bellarine Historical Society.  Peter, who grew up at Portarlington where his father was a local policeman, was a keen writer who regularly contributed articles to … Continued

Bellarine Historical Society, Friends of the Bellarine Rail Trail, Matthew Flinders, Peter Cowden
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
Scottish Road Show in Geelong
25 Sep 2016

Scottish Road Show in Geelong

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

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

Geelong Family History Group, GFHG, Scottish Ancestry Group, Scottish research, Scottish Road Show

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