Getting to the point: free local history sessions

SUSIE Zada is a local historian and genealogist who will be joining with Kings Funerals to present a series of free presentations about local and family history.

The first in the series will be held on February 21, and focus on Point Henry’s history as an immigration and export port, as well as a tourist destination.

Kings Funeral general manager Beth King believes the session will appeal to those interested in Point Henry’s local and family history stories.

Family history will cover topics associated with the thousands of immigrants landing at Point Henry between the 1840s and 1890s.

It’s now the second largest immigration port in Victoria because of the large overseas ships that couldn’t get through the sandbars into Geelong. Many local residents would have had ancestors land at Point Henry.

Local history discussions will include Point Henry’s stint as a tourist mecca in the 1860s-1890s. It was also Victoria’s largest export port during the 19th century.

Susie’s love of history began back in the 1960s at school, with a teacher who was incredibly passionate about the subject of history.

“I love researching the areas where I live or visit, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others in acasual and free setting,” she said.

“I promise my sessions are never boring either!”

This is a free event, hosted at Kings Chapel, 130 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb from 1pm-2pm.

To book for the topic of Point Henry: an amazing place – the second largest immigration port in Port Phillip, Victoria, email [email protected] or call 5248 3444.