The Committee would like to invite you to attend the Amazon 1863 Project Inc. 6th AGM to be held at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club on Wednesday 22nd April at 2pm. We look forward to hearing from you, sharing what has been an exciting 2026 already and discussing what lies ahead. Generally, people like to avoid AGMs as they are worried about ‘getting a job’ but we just want to share an extraordinary past year. Please RSVP to secretary@amazon1863.org.au ...

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Our organization has been chosen to be the Donation Partner of the Month for January at the Wonthaggi Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Depots. At Can Collect, they value their role in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland communities. As part of their commitment, they are excited to announce that Amazon Shipwreck 1863 Project has been selected as the Donation Partner of the Month for January at the Wonthaggi CDS Depot . This means Amazon will have a dedicated donation bin in the customer self sort area, allowing people to skip the queue and donate directly to our organization. If members are able to contribute it would be greatly appreciated. Refundable bottles and cans can also be left at 1-3 Golf Street, Inverloch. ...

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The Amazon 1863 Project Inc. committee met this morning to discuss a proposal recently put forward to form a sub-committee to research the individual crew members of the ship, the builders (F.Clarke) and the owner of the vessel, (J Carrell). The proposal was unanimously accepted and the sub-committee, named 'People of Amazon' is now up and running. The plan is for interested members of Amazon 1863 Project Inc. to take part in individual and joint research of those involved with the ship, involving genealogy, dusty books, writing of notes and perhaps even interviews. Those interested in taking part must be financial members of Amazon Project. If you are interested send an email to crew1863@hotmail.com and we will have a get together meeting to discuss the future. ...

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Come and learn more about the Amazon shipwreck in Inverloch at the AGM on 2nd April at 2 PM at Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club. We will discuss all things Amazon. Inspired by the refloating Amazon we now have a movie, also a song, photogrammetry, new merchandise available, artefacts to show and tell, photos and footage from 2nd September when two of the committee were on site fearing the worst! Join us for coffee, a chat and some home-made biscuits! ...

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Keep an eye out for the Amazon1863 Project Inc. Committee at the inaugural Inverloch Equinox Festival on Friday 21 March to Sunday 23 March. Escape to Inverloch, just 2 hours from Melbourne for a weekend of Equinox celebrations and experience the charm of this coastal town by day and night. Relax, recharge, and celebrate wellbeing, nature and harvest. Be blown away by Ganga Giri’s Didgeridoo beats, live music, a jaw-dropping fire show, after-dark town tours and show self care attending workshops and the expo at the Holistic Wellness Hub. Plus, indulge in local wines, food trucks, immersive nature walks or simply enjoy a picnic in The Glade taking it all in. The Amazon Committee members are particularly looking forward to the After Dark Tours: Secrets by the Inlet on both Friday and Saturday nights! Find out more about the festival and buy raffle tickets with great prizes. Follow the festival on Facebook. ...

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