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The Bellarine Herald was a regional newspaper printed in Portarlington, Victoria from 1896 until 1920. It is available on microfilm at the State Library of Victoria. Excellent source for local history research.
The Argus Newspaper, The Argus was an Australian daily morning newspaper in Melbourne from 2 June 1846 to 19 January 1957, and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper.
The Geelong Advertiser is a daily newspaper circulating in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, the Bellarine Peninsula, and surrounding areas. First published on 21 November 1840, the Geelong Advertiser is the oldest newspaper title in Victoria and the second-oldest in Australia. Available on microfilm at the Geelong Heritage Centre/Library.
Sands & McDougall’s directories (1860-1974)
A selection of historic street directories for Melbourne and suburbs. From 1902 onwards, the directories also cover country Victoria. The new link to Sands & McDougall’s directories in Collection Discovery is http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/98888.
Using the Victorian Police Gazette to research your ancestors
The Victorian Police Gazette presents a fascinating and unique view of social and family history in Victoria. Not only does it provide a detailed record on the history of policing in Victoria but it also include valuable information on individuals – the police, the criminals and the victims. Use this terrific resource to research your family – you might discover that your ancestor was a constable in the police force, a ships deserter, a horse thief or perhaps the victim of a theft.
Available in Microfilm format through the State Library of Victoria.
BHS Newsletters
Click here to read the February-May Newsletter
Click here to read the June Newsletter
Clifton Springs Coastal Management Plan
The project study area includes the 5.5km length of the Coastal Reserves in Clifton
Springs extending from McDemott Road in the west to McAdams Lane in the east. The
plan, when finalised, will supersede the existing Clifton Springs Masterplan and
Management Plan prepared in 1996.
Click here to read the full report
Lost towns of the Bellarine
Click here to read about some of the towns. https://www.bellarinehistory.org/files/Lost%20towns%20on%20the%20Bellarine.pdf
