Point Henry – immigration and tourist mecca!
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
Australia Will Be There
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
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