by pppg | Jul 7, 2022 | Miscellany
The February Forum was a ‘Show and Tell of Historical Items’ followed by a general discussion on member’s ‘Brickwalls, Discoveries and Disappointments.’ This was an enjoyable meeting with an informal relaxed feeling as... by pppg | Jul 7, 2022 | Pioneers
The New ‘Kilmore Inn’ Which John Wheeler Had Built.( George Vinge Was Licensee From 1859 to 1862 ) John Blunt Wheeler’s parents were Captain William Oliver Wheeler, born May 1778, and Mary, daughter of John Helsham of Legget’s Rath. They had... by pppg | Jul 7, 2022 | History
Jim Poulter is the author of numerous children’s books with Aboriginal and historical themes. He is a descendent of the Chivers family, early pioneers in the Manningham area, and as part of his upbringing he was told many stories about the aboriginal people. His... by pppg | Jul 7, 2022 | Places
Susie Zada Shared Her Extensive Knowledge About Point Henry and the Geelong Area Point Henry has always been an important site. For the local aborigines it was a special place for hunting, with its wetlands which attract migratory birds, and for its coastal fishing.... by pppg | Jul 7, 2022 | History, Pioneers
The flow of German immigrants to Australia was advantageous both to them and to Australia, but only a small number came – 5,600 from 1847 to 1850. Many of the men were trained vinedressers and agriculturists. There was a depression in the Port Phillip District...