LibGuides: Years 5 & 6: History of Geelong

Timeline - Websites

Click on the links below to go to the timelines.

Timeline of Geelong History
Chronological table of historical events of Geelong and district : 1802 to 1938 compiled by A.L. Walter in 1839.
This is a more detailed timeline than the one above. A map of Geelong in 1838 is on page 7 and the Timeline starts at page 8.

History of Geelong - Online Book

Click on the link below to open the book.

The Story of Geelong by Norman Houghton
Online history of Geelong, set out in decades.

History of Newtown & Chilwell - Online book

History of Newtown & Chilwell compiled by Charles S. Walker
1858-1958
Online copy of the book made available through the State Library.
Topics include: Mr Foster Fyans, Mr Charles Sladen, rates, first land owners, streets, water supplies, churches, schools, doctors, industries, pounds, storage yards, bridges, fire brigades, golf links, boat sheds, entertainment, hotels, transport, shops, police, libraries, Sladen Hall, baby health centres, orphanages, Queens Park, bathing facilities, sport & recreation,

Geelong : Its Advantages and Opportunities / Geelong Publicity Council - Online book

Geelong : its advantages and opportunities / Geelong Publicity Council. 1930
Online copy made available through the State Library. Published in 1930 this book looks at the possibilities for the future industrial development of the city and environs. Includes illustrations.

Click on the chapters of the book on the left of the screen. You can also search the book using the search boxes.

The Investigator - Magazine (in the Fisher Library)

The Investigator is the magazine of the Geelong Historical Society. The Fisher Library has copies of the magazine from 1965 to the present. The magazines contain many interesting stories about the people and places of early Geelong. If you are looking for a particular topic, the library has a CD with the index on it.

Facebook - Lost Geelong

Facebook - Lost Geelong
Facebook site which is 'dedicated to the sharing of images from contributors reflecting past places, events and of course its people.'

Note that photos may be subject to copyright and associated stories may not be historically accurate but the site contains many interesting photos and stories.

View of Geelong - click on the image and then click the magnifier

Painted in 1856, Eugene von Guerard's masterpiece View of Geelong, is a panorama of Geelong as seen from the hills near Ceres village.

Click on the image above and then click on the magnifier on the top right of the image.

The original painting is at the Geelong Art Gallery.

View-of-geelong-painting-by-Eugene-Von-Guerard

Photographs from the Geelong Heritage Centre - Website (digital images)

Photographs of Geelong and district
A collection of 1098 images consisting mainly of photographs, but also paintings, drawings and etchings of the people, places and events of Geelong & district.

William Buckley - Website

Click on the link below to go to the website.

William Buckley (from The Australian Dictionary of Biography)

Myths, Legends & Tales of the Geelong Region - Website

Myths, Legends & Tales

History of The Cats (Geelong Football Club) - Website

The Cats

Geelong Trams - Website

History of the Geelong electric tramways 1912-1956

Geelong Trams

Books in our Libraries

Geelong : a short history by N. Houghton
Call Number: Q 994.52 HOU
2 pages for each decade, with lots of black & white illustrations.
FISHER LIBRARY
The Life of our Years by CP Billot
Call Number: Q 994.52 BIL
Detailed timeline of events in Geelong from 1902 - 1966 with black and white illustrations.
FISHER & PANCKRIDGE LIBRARIES
Geelong - The Pivot by Ian Wynd
Call Number: 994.52 WYN
ISBN: 090987705x
Set out in chapters with black and white illustrations.

FISHER LIBRARY (2 copies)
Geelong - the first 150 years by Peter Begg
Call Number: Q 994.52 BEG
This book is a compilation of 311 historical stories about Geelong which were written for The Geelong Advertiser.
FISHER LIBRARY
The bay, Barwon and beyond : heritage places of Geelong by Cahir, Anne
Call Number: 994.52 CAH
Includes 11 pages on the history of Geelong and photos and descriptions of approximately 130 heritage buildings. (in colour)

FISHER LIBRARY
Geelong : a photographic album of historic photographs in sepia, 1838-1988 by Photography, editor: Ian Hawthorne
Call Number: 994.52 REI
Photographs with descriptions. 1838-1988
FISHER LIBRARY (2 copies)
The adventures of Camoola the young warrior of the Wathaurongs : based on an historical Australian story by Eve Johns
Call Number: F JOH
ISBN: 9780646510972
This is a story of Camoola, a young aboriginal boy caught up in events surrounding the first meetings and co-habitation with white settlers in the Wathaurong region. Although written for children ages 8-12 the book provides a unique historical insight into the life of the Wathaurong people and as such is recommended reading for all audiences.
FICTION - FISHER LIBRARY
Ships in Corio Bay, Geelong 1840-1980 by Jack Loney
Call Number: 387.2 LON
ISBN: 0909131767
With black & white illustrations.
FISHER LIBRARY
So fine a country : a history of the Shire of Corio by Ian Wynd
Call Number: 994.52 WYN
This book (391 pages) is very detailed and suitable for advanced readers. Black and white illustrations.
FISHER LIBRARY
Australia Felix : a miscellany selected from the Geelong Advertiser, 1840-1850 by Darren Baillieu
Call Number: 994.52 AUS
Extracts from The Geelong Advertiser 1840-1850.

PANCKRIDGE & FISHER LIBRARIES
History of the Geelong electric tramways 1912-1956 by O'Neil, David J.
Call Number: Q 388.46099452 ONE
ISBN: 0646168681
FISHER LIBRARY
The history of Geelong and Corio Bay ; with postscript 1955-1990 by Ian Wynd by WR Brownhill
Call Number: R 994.52 BRO
This is a very comprehensive book on the history of Geelong. (740 pages) It is suitable for the advanced reader.
It is kept in the Reference Section of the Fisher Library.
Geelong Sketchbook by Norman & Blake
Call Number: 919.452 BLA
Published in 1971 this book has illustrations and descriptions of many of Geelong's historic buildings and landmarks. Includes The Mills, Port Henry, the Wheat Terminal & Shell.