Harry Roberts is the 2024 President of the Geelong Historical Society. He has worked in the education sector and has an abiding interest in Australian history.
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Geelong’s “Official” Beginning
The name of Geelong was not the land we live on, but the inner bay. The land from the hills or downs to the water, we call Geelong, was called Iranmoo (also spelled Iramoo). ‘Geelong’ was approved as the official name in April 1838 by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir George Gipps. Approval…
Vol 1 No 1 1965 Editorial
FROM THE ARCHIVES Our very first edition of the Investigator In September of 1965, after 21 years of existence, the first copy of the Investigator rolled off the press and was distributed to members. Now, nearly 59 years later it is interesting to read the first Editorial, which explains the magazine’s purpose and proposes ways…
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Geelong’s First Marathon Man
This article is a reprise of a story that the author, Harry Roberts, wrote and had published in 1976. It introduces the story of Mack Connor that unfolds in four short videos. Jaded and weary Geelong’s first marathon runner Adrian Ambrose Connor stood accepting the applause of the 1000 strong crowd. He just completed the…
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Grant’s Secret Discovery
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Geelong Grammar School Reserve Puzzle
Try recreating this Advertising Flyer from 1923. The striking image promoted an auction of a new building estate in East Geelong. 52 Blocks went under the hammer on that Saturday in March, with the vendors asking for a £1 deposit. However like today, interest rates where a relatively high 6%.
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National Trust Event
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