Databases and Indexes

Further details of many of these database indexes may be available through the Geelong Family History Group.

Make sure you look at the two Research Options on their website and most importantly follow the link to the GFHG Research Files Catalogue List to check for these or many more indexes and documents.

• Geelong District Crown Lands Dept. - Application Registers (1886-1911) [part - ongoing]
• Geelong Heritage Centre, Geelong
• GRS 972 Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and [part] 6

• NAME: Name of Applicant
• DATE: Date Application Registered
• ADDRESS: Address of Applicant
• COMMENT: Parish in which land is located
• REFERENCE: GRS number, ITEM number and PAGE number

GRS 972 contains many items - date range of Application Registers 1886-1922, Items 1-6 covering the period 1886 to 1911 have been indexed to-date [Item 6 continues to 1922].

• 4,538 entries

If you would like to assist with indexing further Land Application Registers for the Geelong Land District, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it who has been co-ordinating this project.