Researchers can use microfilmed copies on reels 401-422, access to original bound editions is closed. Some other editions may be available in Main Photographic Collection GRS2009, see catalogue on public terminals. Removed from Special Collection March 2011 due to damage from mishandling.
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'News of the Week' was Geelong's pictorial accompaniment to the 'Geelong Advertiser' until the 1920s.
These bound editions have been closed to public access as they are extremely fragile. The books are also incomplete with large sections missing and individual images removed. The indexes and microfilm copies can be used by researchers to identify images of interest. Researchers desiring a high quality copy can apply via email for the Archives Officer to inspect bound editions and advise on the availability and cost.
When enquiring for us to check our hard copy editions please ensure that you supply a copy from the microfilm with the date clearly visible, as well as the page number if available.
Reels 401-422 are available in the Reading Room. These microfilm reels have been obtained from the State Library of Victoria and contain issues from 1 October 1898 to 30 December 1920.
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A number of finding aids have been produced to help researchers identify photographs published in the News of the Week (copies on microfilm reels 401-422):
HC 070.9452 'News of the Week 1903 – 1913 Index to Photographs' is available in Heritage Reading Room - this index is also able to be keyword searched on Reading Room computers.
Microfiche box 5 contains the index 'World War 1 - Geelong & Western District Those Who Served 1914-1917'.
There is a catalogue for 'GRS2009 Main Image Collection' which also contains loose pages from News of the Week. This catalogue can be searched in the Reading Room.
The Geelong Advertiser often made reference to images published in their latest News of the Week. Researchers may be able to identify images by searching the Geelong Advertiser (available online and in the Reading Room)
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This volume contains December 1905 - March 1910 with the following date ranges (coverage within these dates is incomplete):
7 December 1905 - 28 December 1905
24 May 1906 - 24 March 1910
NS1
Condition: Fragile
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This volume contains December 1906 - December 1911 with the following date ranges (coverage within these dates is incomplete):
29 November 1906
4 July 1907 - 24 December 1908
25 March 1909 - 30 September 1909
28 January 1909 - February 1909
7 October 1909 - 29 December 1910
7 December 1911
NS1
Condition: Fragile
Closed
Published
This volume contains January 1911 - September 1913 with the following date ranges (coverage within these dates is incomplete):
7 December 1911
5 January 1911 - 5 December 1912
2 January 1913 - 18 September 1913
NS1
Condition: Fragile
Closed
Published
This volume contains December 1913 - October 1919 with the following date ranges (coverage within these dates is incomplete):
4 December 1913
10 December 1914
30 April 1914 - 6 August 1914
17 December 1914
February 1915
January 1915
December 1916 - December 1917
January 1918 - August 1919
October 1919
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Condition: Fragile
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