Updated 9-Sep-2025.
Meetings are held on the first Sunday of every even month at 2pm at Anglesea's History House, 5a McMillan St (Entrance 4, Melway 514:E7), unless indicated otherwise. Outings are held during the week on the odd months. Highlighted dates on future outings indicate changes from normal, or from previous dates. Visitors are very welcome. Please check back for any program changes. No activities on Code Red or Extreme fire danger days in Central region.
Transport to all meetings and outings can be arranged by phoning Susan on 0438 070 560.
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| Date | Event | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | - | Sorry - No outing in January.
However the Museum is open on the 2nd Sunday of every month 2-4pm, and Friday evenings 4:30-8:00pm when the Community House Twilight Markets are on, or by appointment: Susan on 0438 070 560. |
| 2 Feb | Meeting | John Somerset (local author of historical fiction):
his approach to researching and writing.
Venue: Anglesea Hotel Function Room. Gold coin donation. |
| Tue 11 Mar 10:00am | Outing | Combined outing with Family History Group: Tour of Anglesea Places. Cost: $30 incl lunch. |
| Sun 6 Apr 2pm | Meeting | Geoff Caldwell: History of the Anglesea Venue: Anglesea Hotel Function Room. Gold coin donation. All welcome. |
| Wed 14 May 12:30pm | Outing | Visit to Tarndwarncoort (Tarndie) at Birregurra, one of Victoria’s oldest surviving homesteads. Cost: $35, members $30, includes guided tour and afternoon tea. Leaves History House at 12.30pm. Bookings essential: Susan 0438 070 560. |
| 1 Jun | Meeting | History of the Anglesea Hotel, by various hotel patrons. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Free cuppa.
Venue: Anglesea Hotel Function Room. |
| Thu 3 Jul | Outing | ADHS/SCFHG Mid-winter lunch.
Speaker – John Stewart: Story of the Geelong flour mills.
Venue: Anglesea Hotel Function Room. |
| 3 Aug | Meeting | Members' stories about weddings. Also a chance to see our new Museum displays! |
| Wed 17 Sep | Outing | Tour to Buninyong: Learn about life on the goldfields from Doug Bradby,
local historian. Doug will host us at his home in one of the last remaining gold era buildings at Scotchmans Lead.
Departs History House 9am sharp, returns 4pm. Bookings essential - phone 0438 070 560. |
| Sun 5 Oct | Meeting | Bill Bubb and others: Coogoorah Park 40th anniversary.
Venue: Anglesea Hotel Function Room. Was 12 Oct. |
| Sun 12 Oct | Meeting | AGM. Venue: History House.
Was 5 Oct. |
| Sun 2 Nov 9am-4pm | Outing | Bellarine Railway - Outing on the Swan Bay Express.
Leaves History House at 9am sharp, returns at 4pm. Cost $35, Members $30, includes transport, train ride, morning tea. Lunch at own cost. Bookings essential: Susan 0438 070 560. |
| Sun 7 Dec 2pm | Meeting | Combined Christmas Garden Party with Family History Group at History House. Members & Visitors welcome. |
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