Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
This is a recording of a public lecture that was delivered live at the Eureka Centre on 06/04/2023. In this talk, Bruce Gooley explores the Geelong steam ferries that operated from 1841 until 1938 - an essential Goldfield’s maritime service.
Talking History is a forum for the sharing of research into the history of the Ballarat region, with a special focus on the colonial period. Talks are held from March to November on the first Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/events?field_event_category_target_id=17
Image: ST Gill, J Tingle (engraver), 'Approach to Geelong, from the bay' 1857 [detail], Sand & Kenny, Melbourne. In Victoria illustrated 1857 Collection, State Library of Victoria.
This is a recording of a public lecture that was delivered live at the Eureka Centre on 06/04/2023. In this talk, Bruce Gooley explores the Geelong steam ferries that operated from 1841 until 1938 - an essential Goldfield’s maritime service.
Talking History is a forum for the sharing of research into the history of the Ballarat region, with a special focus on the colonial period. Talks are held from March to November on the first Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/events?field_event_category_target_id=17
Image: ST Gill, J Tingle (engraver), 'Approach to Geelong, from the bay' 1857 [detail], Sand & Kenny, Melbourne. In Victoria illustrated 1857 Collection, State Library of Victoria.
