History of Drysdale Published

The Bellarine Historical Society has recently published "The Waterholes: A history of Drysdale on the Bellarine" by Lynette Willey.

The book covers early settlement of the Bellarine Peninsula, the early land holders, the various schools, chruches and sporting clubs that were in existence along with commercial enterprises, the railway station, various hotels, farming enterprises and so forth.  The book concludes with three walking historical tours of Drysdale you can take. Each walking tour takes approximately 90 minutes and begins and ends at the old Courhouse Museum in High Street Drysdale.

To buy a copy of the book visit the Old Courthouse Museum in High Street, Drysdale or phone 0417 133 177.

Bellarine Peninsula / Geelong History Presentation

Tannock Brae Retirement Village is hosting a Heritage talk by Pam Jennings about the early days of the Bellarine Peninsula on June 17 at 10am. Complimentary morning tea and light refreshments will be provided.

Location: 120-130 Townsend Road, St Albans Park, Melway Reference 466K1

RSVP by June 15 to Robert on 5248 6877.

Victorian Community History Awards 2010

The Victorian Government is calling for applications for the Victorian Community History Awards  2010.  A total prize pool of up to $40k is available in the following categories:

• best collaborative/community work
• best print/publication
• best audio-visual/multimedia
• best exhibit/display
• best walk/tour
• best community research, registers and records

If you have created a piece of community history in Victoria since January 2009, the Victorian Government would like to hear from you.

Entries close 5pm Wednesday, 30 June 2010.

Winners will be announced in Melbourne at an awards ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday 19 August 2010.

For further information  please phone Information Victoria on 1300 366 356 or visit the Community History Awards.