The Geelong Historical Society Inc

Monthly Meetings & Excursions

 

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month (except January) at 8pm in the the Morrow Theatrette, Geelong Heritage Centre, 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong.

Topics discussed are mainly of local interest and meetings are open and free to the general public.

                    2010 / 2011 Provisional Syllabus

Date

Topic

      2010

SYLLABUS

  February 3 Glenn Turnbull : Sacred Heart College 150 Years
  March 3 Barbara Bobbe : The Armytage Family in Europe, Van Diemans Land and Victoria
  April 7 Graeme Jebb : An Introduction to Heraldry
  May 5 Peter Mansfield : Centenary of Geelong. Proclaimed a City
  June 2 Ruth Lee : Dr Mary De Garis
  July  7 Geelong Classic Films: Historical Films
  August 4 Stephen Gravolin : Shell in Geelong
  September 1 Peter Cuffley : Hung Out to Dry - The Story of Gilbert Toyne's Classic Australian Rotary Clothes Hoist
  October 6 Robert Windmill : History of Geelong Racing Club
  November 3 Bob Marmion : Wartime Heritage of the Bellarine Volunteers
  December 1 Members Night with Christmas Supper
      2011  
  January 2011  Recess - No Meeting
  February 3 Brian Huber : Norfolk Island- The Geelong Connection

*Excursions

Day excursions by coach to places of historical interest are arranged in Spring and Autumn.  The fee charged is calculated to break even with the coach fee.

 

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