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From: "Pam & Trevor Jennings" <>
Subject: Re: [GEELONG] petitions from Geelong
Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 10:48:21 +1000
References: <5.1.0.14.0.20030510164056.009f2810@pop.alphalink.com.au>


Hi again Ada - I will pass this information onto the Geelong Fire Brigade as
they are researching, collecting artifacts etc for their 150th celebrations.
Thnaks, Pam Jennings
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ada Ackerly" <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 5:00 PM
Subject: [GEELONG] petitions from Geelong


> Hello Geelongites,
>
> Cleaning up, found notes on the petitions of welcome to Governor Hotham on
> his arrival in the early 1850s. Some are very ornate, with insignia,
> calligraphy, with some quite simple. Some have signatures appended
>
> Governor's Special Files, VPRS 1095, Unit 7a, bundle 3.
>
> I am only including those with Geelong origins in this message:
>
> 1. Geelong Council, large parchment
> 5. Geelong Licenced Victuallers
> 6. Geelong Justices of the Peace (signed by all)
> 7. Geelong Church of England (signed by ministers)
> 8. Geelong Fire Brigade
> 42. Geelong Mayor and Town Council
> 47. Geelong & Melbourne Railway Coy (4 Directors sign)
> 48. Geelong Chamber of Commerce (signatures appended)
> 50. Geelong Rifle Club (all sign)
>
> I think it's worth ordering up the whole "unit 7a" it's an interesting
> experience, studying them.
>
> Regards Ada
>
>
> regards,
> Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia
> formerly Ackerly DocuSearch
>
>
>
>
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