The+Geelong+Rotary

=__The First Geelong Rotary__=

On July 1st, the rotary club came to Geelong. The Clubs Special International Commissioner, Professor W.A. Osborne was present for the opening. After its first day the club consisted of 25 of Geelong’s best businessmen. The Rotary Club is the first Australasian club formed in Melbourne. By this time The Rotary set up in Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle, Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide and Bendigo as well as 10 in New Zealand. The clubs arrival was an indication of Geelong’s importance.

Unknown Author, 1925 July 2nd, Rotary arrives in town, The Geelong Advertiser. ||
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