| Title | Geelong: a short history |
| Author | Houghton N (Geelong Heritage Centre, Geelong) |
| Keywords | History|Urban areas|Urban development|Demography|Settlement|Regional development|Economic development|Sociology |
| Abstract | A brief history of Geelong Vic documents the centre's development from the first European visitations in the early 1800s to the thriving centre it is today. The first official settlement in the areas was established in 1837 although there had been sporadic informal settlements prior to that date. The settlement was gazetted as a town in October 1838. The township endured many periods of both flourishing growth and decline during the gold rush, the great wars and the depression. In 2003, Geelong had a population of 180,000 and a sufficient presence as a major regional force in Australia characterised by a diverse economy, and high workforce participation rates (A). |
| Publish Date | 1st January 2003 |
| Resource Code | NA0072 |
| Published Year | 2003 |
| ISBN | 975057103 |
| Delivery Link | http://www.nla.gov.au/copiesdirect/ |
| Delivery Email | docss@nla.gov.au |
| Delivery Note | Document Supply Service, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600 Toll Free Phone: 1800 235 627 or (02) 6262 1269 Fax: (02) 6273 2719. |
| Source | AANRO |