1940+-+1949

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=Population:= In the 1940’s Geelong had a little fewer than 80,000 people. Most people travelled from surrounding towns such as Melbourne, Port Fairy and Winchelsea. As the Geelong population grew, the surrounding towns’ population dropped. Also, many farmers travelled from the country to have a new start with new land and new neighbours. A lot of farmers become friends with their neighbours so they both benefit with crops and animals. That is why many farmers from surrounding towns moved to Geelong. Whilst this is happening, Geelong’s population grew and grew.
 * 1942** 51,000
 * 1947-** 58,400
 * Average:**152,833 was the average number of people in Geelong at the time.

=Events:= Geelong Football Club – Geelong came within a whisker of being out of league. After achieving a good record, they came close to not participating in the League Championships **1943** Everyone was rationed half a pound (227g) of butter a week to live off. Head of St Augustine’s Orphanage Band and the Navy league Sea Cadets, managed to pull up one of the Japanese mini submarines that failed in attempt to raid Sydney Harbor. This was drawn from the shore and is now on exhibition for everyone to view after being paraded throughout the streets. It was lucky that the invasion didn’t succeed, as the submarines held some very expensive gear with them Fight against infectious disease - in order to prevent progression is an infectious disease, a new district for people suffering is now open (hospital). This also requires new rooms for the patients of the hospital, as room numbers were very little and the contagion would have risen. So, to make it beneficial for everyone, another facility has been built in order to keep everyone safe and healthy In 1940 to 1947, the gaol was used as a detention centre for the Army during World War two. In 1947, Geelong Gaol was turned into a hospital gaol, a few years after World War two. The gaol was built in 1849 to 1864. The gaol has a capacity of 86 males. The government closed the gaol in 1991. Rotary Club now operates it as public service; it is opened to the public on weekends. The gaol is now known as ‘Old Geelong Gaol’ Significant Event, Major Change or Key Person
 * 1940** the first ever Miss Geelong Contest was held at Eastern Beach. That same year a devastating Torquay bush fire swept through a large area of farmland between Torquay and Moriac, leaving many people with very little. Towards the end of the 1940’s there was also a Polio epidemic scare.
 * 1942** small mini submarines attacked Sydney harbor last May.But to surprise the attack was failed by the Japanese, now the mini subs are showed throughout Australia in an exhibition. The two Japanese men in the subs were both exact size and weight. The mini submarines weighed more than the midgets used in the battle of pearl harbor. They were called one of Tojo's Toys.
 * 1947** Australian workers win 40-hour. The Australian trade movement won this milestone decision this year, by awarding the 40 hour working week by the Full Commonwealth Attribution Court
 * 1949** CSIRO textile College established at Belmont- The CSIRO Wool Textile Research Laboratories was formed on the 19th of May, 1949. It is the agency of the Commonwealth of Australia. The CSIRO’s are located in Melbourne, Sydney and Geelong.
 * 1940-1947**

- make new products created on better materials

In **1887**the Gordon project started and has now been running for 125 years which they will be celebrating this year. The Gordon started because of the need for technical training in the 1800’s. A textiles college was built for the Gordon in 1949. The Gordon Textile College's historical signifigance is in its association with the wool and textiles industries. By this time the Gordon had used up all the area on the Fenwick street side street side. It was time to go west. Not much happened for the Gordon during the 1940’s except that by 1948 daytime trade was offer in subjects such as cabinet making and motor mechanics. Polio Epidemic was a deadly disease, it went all through the Geelong Hospital. Geelong was largely affected by this deadly disease, families till this day are cherishing the memories they had with them, they are also very strongly missing them.
 * 1947**The 57 year old club was burnt down to wood and twisted scrap metal, the damage is approximately $20,000. The fire started on the North side of the club and quickly spread across the whole club. The only part of the building that was standing was the small brick room. The alarm went off at 1:50am.
 * 1948** In November of 1948 St. Albans horse, Rimfire,from Geelong, won the Melbourne cup.
 * 1949:** Polio Epidemic was a deadly disease, it went all through the Geelong Hospital. Geelong was largely affected by this deadly disease, families till this day are cherishing the memories they had with them, they are also very strongly missing them.

**Major Changes:** During WW2 over 8,000 people were sent to Greece to fight.
 * 1940-1945** World War 2 was still raging and poeple still in Geelong were doing their bit by rationing for WW2. There were also new buildings and houses making a change, which included the Infectious Disease Hostpital, Grace McKeller Centre and a new North Shore Estate. The 40 hour working week law was also made official.
 * 1942** While World War 2 was going on the most notable change was the reaction of people from the Sydney harbor attack. Since the attack failed its mission, people just laughed and continued their daily lives. But for the exhibition many people from all round came to see the mini submarines.
 * 1941 G**eelong football club moved from Corio oval to Kardinia park. The stadium was much better than Corio oval and could hold many more people.
 * 1940-1949** In the 1940’s Geelong had a little fewer than 80,000 people. Most people travelled from surrounding towns such as Melbourne, Port Fairy and Winchelsea. As the Geelong population grew, the surrounding towns’ population dropped. Also, many farmers travelled from the country to have a new start with new land and new neighbours. A lot of farmers become friends with their neighbours so they both benefit with crops and animals. That is why many farmers from surrounding towns moved to Geelong. Whilst this is happening, Geelong’s population grew and grew.
 * 1948:** November 1948, St. Alban’s horse Rimfire won the Melbourne Cup against the unbeatable New Zealand’s horse. Jockey R.Neville rode Rimfire home first in the 1948 Melbourne Cup. Trainer S.Boydon was very happy with the result. Rimfire was a chestnut colour also being a gelding.

**Noteable People:**
 * 1942**One of the most notable people was Lieutenant Commander J. Borwill. he was remember for the support on the Sydney harbor attack by the Japanese, using the mini submarines.
 * 1944** two of Geelongs famous personalitys met in Geelong for a photo opportunity. Geelong was pround two have both Marjorie Lawrence, world class opera singer, and Hubert Opperman ,famous bike rider, visiting their home town.
 * 1940-1949:** Two love birds moved in to the town of Geelong, but then became proudly famous. Miss Marjorie Lawrence was an important person to Geelong as she was a high class Opera Singer. Hubert Opperman was a famous bike-rider, Miss Marjorie and Hubert met when they were both visiting their home town. They are now in a relationship says the sources.

**Polio Epidemic:** The polio epidemic broke out in Victoria in an epidemic scare.

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