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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, George Robertson & Co, Special Letters Bank of Victoria Ltd 1925
... by George Robertson & Co. ...George Robertson & Co.... Manafactured by George Robertson & Co. Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast ...Special Letters Bank of Victoria Ltd 1925 Copies of letters dated from 14th January 1925 to 19th December 1925 Manafactured by George Robertson & Co. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, special letters bank of victoria ltd 1925, bank of victoria ltd -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book - Collection of poems, Adam Lindsay Gordon, Sea Spray and Smoke Drift, 1867
... in hardback by George Robertson in 1867....George Robertson... Gordon. It was released in hardback by George Robertson in 1867 ...Red cloth hardcover book containing 171 pages.adam lindsay gordon, poetry, poems -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Book - "Australian Aborigines" by James Dawson, Australian Aborigines, 1881
... OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA BY JAMES DAWSON GEORGE ROBERTSON MELBOURNE...George Robertson... DISTRICT OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA BY JAMES DAWSON GEORGE ROBERTSON ...First edition copy of James Dawson's book, "Australian Aborigines" (1881). Dawson's book draws on his daughter Isabella's ability to speak the local languages and attempts a balanced description of a culture he considered ill-used and under-appreciated by white settlers. This work remains one of the more valuable insights into the life of First Nations people at the point of first European contact.Title page of James Dawson's book "Australian Aborigines""AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES" BY JAMES DAWSON THE LANGUAGES AND CUSTOMS OF SEVERAL TRIBES OF ABORIGINES IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA BY JAMES DAWSON GEORGE ROBERTSON MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE MDCCCXXXIcdhs, cdhsfirstnations, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, isabella dawson -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, John Holroyd, George Robertson of Melbourne, 1968
... George Robertson of Melbourne... melbourne Book George Robertson of Melbourne Hardcover w/ Dust ...Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketvictorian history, australian history, melbourne, victoria, australian biography, booksellers and bookselling, publishers and publishing, walsh st library -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, F.E. Hiscocks &? Co, F.E. Hiscocks &? Co.'s new Victorian counties atlas, 1874 [cartographic material] : together with map of Victoria, indicating roads, distances, relative position of counties, &?c, 1874
... George Robertson... maps F.E. Hiscocks &? Co. George Robertson ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'.victoria, maps -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, CLARKE, Marcus, His natural life, 1874
... George Robertson...'. CLARKE, Marcus George Robertson ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. Inscribed 'John Cleeland from the author 1877'. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, George Robertson & Co, Ivanhoe: A Romance, 1898
... George Robertson & Co... scott victoria edition australasian issue George Robertson & Co ...This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. Ivanhoe was written by Sir Walter Scott and this Victoria Edition was called the Australasian Issue.This red cloth covered book has a front cover imprinted with a Scottish thistle and leaf design and a crest. The spine is impressed with a design and Victoria Edition and is also has printed in gold 'Ivanhoe', 'Scott' and G.Robertson & Co.'. The book is 484 pages long.On inside cover in pen - To Edith from Hautric? West, Xmas 1917 On leaf in pen - To W.H.West Esq. You have Ivanhoe so haven't a notion? 1902 (There is a verse and a signiture which is difficult to read)chatham-holmes family collection, ivanhoe, sir walter scott, victoria edition australasian issue -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Nathan F. Spielvogel, A Gumsucker on the Tramp, 1910
... George Robertson.... Spielvogel George Robertson ...Ballarat born primary school teacher and local historian Nathan Frederick Spielvogel was born in 1874 and died in 1956 at Ballarat. A gumsucker is a native of Victoria, Australia. 'A Gumsucker on the Tramp' was an early Australian best seller with around 20,000 copies appearing in several editions Green and blue soft covered book of 108 pages relating to an Australian's Impressions during a lengthy trip to Europe. The book comprises of travel narratives written by Nathan Spielvogel for the 'Dimboola Banner'. nathan spielvogel, travelling, gumsucker -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, John Ferres, Government Printer, Eucalyptographia : a Descriptive Atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and Adjoining Islands, 1883-4, 1883 and 1884
... George Robertson... George Robertson Ferdinand Von Mueller ...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. He was an early examiner in Botany at the Ballarat School of Mines. The book was donated to the Ballarat School of Mines by the Melbourne Public Library. The Bookplate in the front states the book is number 1278 in the Ballarat School of Mines Library and was presented on 02/12/1892.Two books (ninth and tenth decade) with soft cover and blue tape spine. Includes text and black and white images relating to Eucalypts .1) includes a bookplatebotany, ferdinand von mueller, ballarat school of mines, eucalypts, botanist, bookplate, melbourne public library, state library of victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, George Robertson & Co, Australia Unlimited, 1918
... George Robertson & Co... - 1901-1914 George Robertson & Co James Edwin ...1083, lvi p. : ill., ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictionaustralia - description and travel - 1901-1950, australia - economic conditions - 1901-1914 -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bonwick, James, Discovery and Settlement of Port Phillip; being a history of the country now called Victoria, up to the arrival of Mr. Superintendent Latrobe, in October, 1839 by James Bonwick; revised, at request, by W. Westgarth, 1856
... George Robertson... for the author, by George Robertson ...Contents: Discovery of Port Phillip; First Settlement of Port Phillip; Abandonment of the Colony of Port Phillip; Further discoveries in the Country; Hume and Hovell's Overland Trip; Settlement of Western Port; Captain Sturt on the Murray; Major Mitchell's Australia Felix; The Successful Settlement of Port Phillip; Batman and Gellibrand's Application; Settlement of Portland Bay; Life of Batman; Batman's visit to Port Phillip; Fawkner's Yarra Settlement; Mr. Wedge's Narrative; William Buckley; The Association and Government; Progress of the Settlement; Flocks and Flock-masters; Government; Stewart, Simpson, Lonsdale, Latrobe; The Land and Land Sales; Law, Police and Port; Commerce, Trade and Shipping; Melbourne and Geelong; Hotels and Licences; Amusements; Rise and Progress of the Port Phillip Press; Religion in Port Phillip.142 p. : 1 fold-out map. ; 21 cm.Contents: Discovery of Port Phillip; First Settlement of Port Phillip; Abandonment of the Colony of Port Phillip; Further discoveries in the Country; Hume and Hovell's Overland Trip; Settlement of Western Port; Captain Sturt on the Murray; Major Mitchell's Australia Felix; The Successful Settlement of Port Phillip; Batman and Gellibrand's Application; Settlement of Portland Bay; Life of Batman; Batman's visit to Port Phillip; Fawkner's Yarra Settlement; Mr. Wedge's Narrative; William Buckley; The Association and Government; Progress of the Settlement; Flocks and Flock-masters; Government; Stewart, Simpson, Lonsdale, Latrobe; The Land and Land Sales; Law, Police and Port; Commerce, Trade and Shipping; Melbourne and Geelong; Hotels and Licences; Amusements; Rise and Progress of the Port Phillip Press; Religion in Port Phillip.victoria -- history -- to 1834. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1851. | melbourne (vic.) -- history -- to 1834. | melbourne (vic.) -- history -- 1834-1851. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, George Robertson & Co, The Gumsucker At Home, 1914?
... George Robertson & Co... australian-literature George Robertson & Co ...Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel taught at Orbost for at least a year and this book reflects that time. Spielvogel was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. He has an association with the history of Orbost having spent a year as a teacher at Orbost. The book also has an association with J.W. Bird an early auctioneer and estate agent in Orbost.A small 124 pp book with a pink, white and red cover with an illustration of a fisherman at a river. It is titled "The Gumsucker at Home" by N. F. Spielvogel.inside cover - J. W. Birdspielvogel-nathan the-gumsucker-at-home australian-literature -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, George Robertson & Co Prop. Ltd, A Gumsucker on the Tramp, 1910?
... George Robertson & Co Prop. Ltd...-on-the-Tramp George Robertson & Co Prop. Ltd ...This is the second edition. The letters were written by Nathan Spielvogel, a country school teacher for the 'Dimboola Banner'. It cost one shilling. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. As well as his stories he published a number of books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. He has an association with the history of Orbost having spent a year as a teacher at Orbost.A small brown soft covered booklet of 108 pages, titled "A Gumsucker on the Tramp" in black print. On the front cover is an illustration of It contains an Australian's impression during a lengthy trip to Europe.literature spielvogel-nathan gumsucker-on-the-tramp -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Cocky Farmer, 1907
... George Robertson & Co... George Robertson & Co ...Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874–1956) was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. A paper back book with 146 pp.written by Nathan Spielvogel. On the front cover is a drawing of a farm-house in a green paddock. The book is about school life and farming at Sale, Stawell, and the Wimmera district. the-cocky-farmer spielvogel-nathan literature -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, ANZAC SONGS, Signaller Tom Skeyhill, 8th Battalion AIF, "Soldier - Songs from ANZAC", c1915
... George Robertson & Company Pty Ltd, Melb, Sydney, Adelaide... ANZAC Songs Signaller Tom Skeyhill, 8th Battalion AIF. George ...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, dark brown print on front and back on light brown background. Cover illustration dark brown sketch of a soldier in a trench (Sketch by Walter SEED). 40 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, sepia colour half portrait of "Signaller Tom Skeyhill".books, military history, ww1, anzac, songs -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, George Robertson and Company, Atlas
... George Robertson and Company... family collection atlas George Robertson and Company ...School atlas (title and year of publication unknown) owned by Ada Shillinglaw. Ada was the youngest child of the Shillinglaw family. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was owned by Ada Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area.Hardcover covered in green vinyl wrapInscription on flyleaf: Ada Shillinglaw shillinglaw family collection, atlas -
Kilmore Historical Society
CLASS-BOOK OF GEOGRAPHY, 1888
... George Robertson & Company... 323 pages ; 16cm ; N/A School text Geography A. Buckley George ...School binding of brown paper stitched across from cover 323 pages ; 16cm ; N/Aschool text, geography -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE AGRICULTURAL TEACHER, The Agricultural Teachers Books I. II. Luplau, 1881
... George Robertson... Library. H.J.G.A. Lacoppidan William Luplau George Robertson ...Brown leather cover with embossed pattern on covers Gold embossed inscription on the front cover 138 pages ; 19 cm ; IndexHandwritten inscription on front page 'M. Figgins'agriculture, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
SPARKS AND SOUNDS FROM A COLONIAL ANVIL, 1873
... George Robertson...' Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. John Whiteman George ...Faded brown cloth cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'Sparks and Sounds by J Whiteman ' xi; 195 pages ; Illus; 19cm;Handwritten inscription on front page '3' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute Signature; ' Faithfully yours John Whiteman'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA, Manual of Physical Geography of Australia, 1873
... George Robertson...' Geography Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. George Robertson H ...Green leather cover with gold writing on spine 'Physical Geography of Australia' 167 pages ; 17 cm ; Illu ; indexHandwritten inscription on first page '137' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'geography, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Robertson and Company, Poems of Henry Clarence Kendall, 1890
... George Robertson and Company... Clarence Kendall George Robertson and Company Alexander Sutherland ...A collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallp.328.fictionA collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallaustralia - poetry - 19th century, australia - literary works -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Robertson, Things worth thinking about : a series of lectures upon literature and culture, 1890
... George Robertson... George Robertson HG Tucker ...The author was Professor of Classics at Melbourne University. Preface: 'The following short studies were originally delivered as Lectures before various societies, and subsequently appeared in the columns of the Melbourne 'Argus'. They are here reprinted with such slight revisions as their present collection seemed to render desirable ...' Contents: - Our earliest ancestors and their beliefs - The nature and province of poetry - Literature, Science and Education - Culture and cant - The teachings of history - The teachings of travel - Literary judgment Fergusonp.236.non-fictionThe author was Professor of Classics at Melbourne University. Preface: 'The following short studies were originally delivered as Lectures before various societies, and subsequently appeared in the columns of the Melbourne 'Argus'. They are here reprinted with such slight revisions as their present collection seemed to render desirable ...' Contents: - Our earliest ancestors and their beliefs - The nature and province of poetry - Literature, Science and Education - Culture and cant - The teachings of history - The teachings of travel - Literary judgment Fergusonliterature - history and criticism, modern literature -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Commander Crawford Pasco, A roving commission : Naval reminiscences, 1897
... George Robertson... Crawford Pasco George Robertson ...Pasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843Ill, p.291.non-fictionPasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843royal navy - biography, australia - social life and customs -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George. Robertson, Melba's gift book of Australian art and literature, 1915
... George. Robertson... stories of Australian art and literature George. Robertson Nellie ...Poetry and short stories of Australian art and literatureIll, p.176.non-fictionPoetry and short stories of Australian art and literatureart - australia, literature - australia -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Philip's copy books
... George Robertson.... Duck egg blue cover. books George Robertson ...Philip's copy books written by Alexander StewartImproved Australian edition - 14. Duck egg blue cover.books -
Mont De Lancey
Book, George Robertson & Company Prop. Ltd, First infant reader
... George Robertson & Company Prop. Ltd.... George Robertson & Company Prop. Ltd. ...Robertson's Federal Readers. First infant reader by E. Pye. White with blue writing and illustration of children under a tree.Cost 8 dbooks, childrens books -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, George Robertson & Company Propy. Ltd, Soldier - Songs from Anzac, Circa early 1900s
... George Robertson & Company Propy. Ltd.... in the Firing Line by Signaller Tom Skeyhill. George Robertson & Company ...Brown covered booklet Titled " Soldier - Songs from Anzac." Written in the Firing Line by Signaller Tom Skeyhill. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, J. Macfarlane et al, Meeting of Major Mitchell and Edward Henty, Portland Bay, 1836, n.d
... George Robertson & Co. & C Ltd [?], England... House. J. Macfarlane Macfarlane, J George Robertson & Co. & C ...Displayed at History House.Lithograph, engraving of men on horses standing outside a wooden cottage and pole fence. Trees in background. On far left man is standing observing another standing man shaking hands with a central mounted figure. Framed under glass in wooden carved frame with inner gold-coloured frame.Front: Meeting of Major Mitchell and Edward Henty, Portland Bay, 1836 (engraved, lower centre -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Edward Edgar Pescott, The Native Flowers of Victoria, 1914
... George Robertson & Co... wildflowers flora plants Herbert Dickins Edward Edgar Pescott George ...Green hardcover book Edith B. Flockart from her father Christmas 1930edward edgar pescott, a j ewart, botany, the native flowers of victoria, wildflowers, flora, plants, herbert dickins -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Marion Miller Knowles, Barbara Halliday-A story of the hill country of Victoria, 1896
... George Robertson & Co Pty Ltd... Knowles George Robertson & Co Pty Ltd ...A story of the hill country of Victoria set in colonial times.Cover is olive green with the title and author's name in gold lettering on the front cover and spine.fictionA story of the hill country of Victoria set in colonial times.short stories, australian, victoria