We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land of the Geelong region, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation.
We respectfully advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that this site includes works, names and stories of deceased Indigenous people and may include images of artistic and cultural property that may be of a sensitive nature.
Painted black enamel metal chest, thought to be the original lock box used by William Weire, the first Town Clerk of Geelong. It was used to store important documents such as early leases and agreements.