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SUMMARY:Launch of the Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Geelong Historical Society’s October Exhibition – Glimpses of the Past – will be officially opened at the Geelong Club\, one of Geelong’s most significant heritage buildings. Members and guests are invited to attend the launch and enjoy guided tours of both the Exhibition and the historic Club. \nFor this meeting\, members and guests are advised that the Society will meet at the Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong. \n6.30 pm – Invited guests arrive\n7.15 pm – Members and guests arrive\n7.30 pm – Harry Roberts\, President of the Geelong Historical Society\, and Glenn King\, President of the Geelong Club\, speak about the histories of their respective organisations.\n7.50 pm – Official launch of the Exhibition by our guest speaker.\n8.05 pm – Guided tours commence: \n• Stream 1: Tour of the Geelong Club\, led by Colin Mockett.\n• Stream 2: Tour of the Exhibition\, led by Denise Feldman. \n8.30 pm – Streams change over. \n• Stream 1: Tour of the Exhibition\, led by Denise Feldman.\n• Stream 2: Tour of the Geelong Club\, led by Colin Mockett. \n8.55 pm – Supper in Café Felix.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/launch-of-the-geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T140000
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SUMMARY:Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club\, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories\, artefacts\, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district\, while also exploring one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society\, the Geelong Heritage Centre and the Geelong Club will provide a fascinating glimpse into our region’s past.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192725
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SUMMARY:Friday Lecture: The History of the Geelong Club
DESCRIPTION:Mr Norman Houghton will explore the history of the Geelong Club\, one of the city’s most significant institutions. Drawing on historical records and anecdotes\, he will examine the Club’s development\, its role in the social and civic life of Geelong\, and its connections with the people and events that helped shape the region.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/friday-lecture-the-history-of-the-geelong-club/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192725
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SUMMARY:Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club\, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories\, artefacts\, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district\, while also exploring one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society\, the Geelong Heritage Centre and the Geelong Club will provide a fascinating glimpse into our region’s past.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192725
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SUMMARY:Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club\, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories\, artefacts\, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district\, while also exploring one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society\, the Geelong Heritage Centre and the Geelong Club will provide a fascinating glimpse into our region’s past.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192725
CREATED:20260909T002617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T002617Z
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SUMMARY:Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club\, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories\, artefacts\, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district\, while also exploring one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society\, the Geelong Heritage Centre and the Geelong Club will provide a fascinating glimpse into our region’s past.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Glimpses of Geelong’s Past brings together a remarkable selection of artefacts\, photographs\, maps and historical treasures that reveal the people\, places and events that shaped Geelong and District. \nPresented by the Geelong Historical Society in partnership with the Geelong Club\, the exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to encounter rarely displayed items from the Society’s collections and discover the stories behind them. \nAlongside the exhibition\, visitors can enjoy guided tours and presentations by local historians\, providing fresh insights into Geelong’s rich and diverse heritage.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T110000
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SUMMARY:Friday Lecture at the Geelong Club: Dr David Rowe
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author Dr David Rowe will discuss themes from his acclaimed work About Corayo: A Thematic History of Greater Geelong (2021). His presentation will examine the many threads that have contributed to the growth and character of Greater Geelong\, offering fresh perspectives on the region’s Indigenous\, environmental\, social and civic history.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/friday-lecture-the-history-of-the-geelong-club-2026-10-16/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192725
CREATED:20260909T002617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T002617Z
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SUMMARY:Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club\, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories\, artefacts\, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district\, while also exploring one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society\, the Geelong Heritage Centre and the Geelong Club will provide a fascinating glimpse into our region’s past.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club\, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories\, artefacts\, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district\, while also exploring one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society\, the Geelong Heritage Centre and the Geelong Club will provide a fascinating glimpse into our region’s past.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-historical-society-glimpses-of-the-past-exhibition/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Geelong
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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