Belmont – the early days
The Geelong Family History Group have just posted a blog on Belmont – the group meets in the Belmont Library which has become their ‘spiritual home’. This sketch from the Wynd Collection shows the first hut on Dr Thomson’s Kardinia … Continued
What is History?
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
Do you know when it began?
The Geelong Family History Group? You’ll find the answer on their blog.
The Ocean Grove History Murals
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
Is this your family’s wedding photo?
I do love things that turn up out of the blue! There I was quietly sitting at the keyboard this afternoon when an email arrived with this photo attached. The email said: I found the attached photo in the back of … Continued
Research this weekend!
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
Who was G. G. M., photographer?
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
Will I catch up with you this afternoon? I hope so!
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
Bellarine Historical Society on FaceBook
It’s great to see the Bellarine Historical Society with their own FaceBook page. Social Media is a great opportunity to help promote societies on the web. The Society is open every Sunday in January and the first Sunday of the … Continued
Hurry – before price rise!
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