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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Winjeel Dual Trainer RAAF Flight Crew Procedures - Smoke Grenade Delivery
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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hardie Grant Books, Remember them: a guide to Victoria's wartime heritage, 2009_
This book contains stories behind some of the names on Victorian War Memorials.Includes stories from colonial times to the present day.The stories within this book bring to life the names contained on war memorials across Victoria.Hard cover book. 308 pages, colour illustrations. Book jacket has photo of "Cobbers", the Australian memorial at Fromelles.war memorials, soldiers, world war 1, victoria -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Programme - Methodist Order of Knights Loddon Court, Syllabus Newstead/Maldon Circuit Pages
The Methodist Order of Knights was the official youth organisation of the Methodist Church of Australasia. It originated in Hurstville, NSW, on the 4th October 1914 by the then Mr and later Rev Alex Bray. Alex Bray was a Sunday School teacher and spoke to his class of the Knights of the Round Table. In 1917 the Order of Knights was officially recognised by the Sunday School Dept of the NSW Methodist Conference. Courts spread thoroughout Australia. In 1927 the High Court of NSW called for designs for a badge and in 1929 the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia recognised the Order as an approved Organisation. In 1938 the Senior Section was organised into Degrees of Sincerity, Service and Sacrifice; the Junior Section into Pages' Degree with advancement to Esquire. In 1954 the Junior Section was reorganised into two groups: Pages 8 to 11 years and Esquires 12 to 15 years. The Knight's Motto: "Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow Christ the King, else wherefore born?" Courts of the Order: General Conference Department of the Christian Education - General Court - Provincial High Court - District Court - Local Court - Senior Court - Intermediate Court - Junior Court . Regalia: All members of the Intermediate and Senior Courts wore regalia consisting of a cloth shield superimposed by a cross of light and dark blue ribbons, and supported by a cloth collar. Esquire and Degree of Sincerity regalia: White collar and white shield. Degree of Service regalia: Green collar and shield. Degree of Sacrifice: Scarlet collar and shield. District Court regalia: Blue collar and gold shield. High Court regalia: Gold collar and purple sheild. General Court regalia: Purple collar and shield. Officers of the local courts wore their symbols as part of their regalia.E3112.53.1 red and E3112.53.2 blue card covered booklet with gold pages. Syllabus for the Loddon Court Newstead/Maldon Circuit Pages n.d. The booklet is secured with a single paper clip and has a pocket at the back.methodist order of knights -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Heinemann, Aesop's fables, 1912
A new translation of Aesop's fables by V.S. Vernon Jones with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton ; and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.Ill, p.224.non-fictionA new translation of Aesop's fables by V.S. Vernon Jones with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton ; and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.aesops fables, fairy tales -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Kastelein, Peter, Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway - Paper and Discussion, 2000
Wartime reminiscences of a young boy experiencing the Second World War in Holland during German occupation. Lack of food, fuel and electricity meant that survival was the predominant daily concern.world war 1939 - 1945, holland -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Lord Clive, 1892
The life and times of Lord Clivep.221.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Clivegreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Instrument Flying, Howard C Stark
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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Judy Smythe (relative), The Wright Soldiers - World War I, 2012
Biography of 3 Wright brothers and 1 Wright cousin. Refer Cat No 780.Soft, lightweight cardboard cover. White print on front, spine & back. Front cover background is glossy black with a small black / white photo of soldiers in silhouette above a Rising Sun badge. A colour photo of a slouch hat is on the back cover. No page numbers. Illustrated black / white, sepia & colour photos, newspaper clippings, colour patches & medals. 2nd front fly leaf: “This book is dedicated to the memory of brothers Charles, George and Thomas Wright and their cousin Alan Wright”book, wright, brothers -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Asian Airline Fleet Census July 1991, Asian Airline Fleet Census
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK - POETRY OF ROSEMARY DOBSON
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 57 page softcover book of poems by Rosemary Dobson. Selected by and introduction from the author. Published in 1963 by Angus & Robertson, ''Australian Poets'' series, and printed by the Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2107 DOB'' on front coverRosemary Dobsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, rosemary dobson, poetry -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, The Argus and Australasian Ltd, While You Were Away : A digest of happenings in Australia 1940-1945, c.1945
95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains text, illustrations and photographs. It covers topics such as: sport, politics, total war, allied troops came, big news stories, seasons and crops, landmarks changed, notable deaths, wartime slang, how money was raised, an outline history of the war etc..australia - second world war 1939-1945, australia -- history -- 1939-1945, australia -- politics and government -- 1939-1945. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Norwood High School/Secondary College, Ringwood, Victoria - "The Return of Charlie Girl" (1983)
Synopsis of the play, with list of performers and production staff, presented as a 25th anniversay celebration.Covering letter included, regarding donation of the program by Sue Barnett, dating from her time as a teacher at Norwood High School. Of the names listed in the program, the following were teachers; Doug Heywood, Cheryl Conlon, Heather McCarthy, Dawn Brand, Denise Liddy, Alex Fazakas, Lois Stirling. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Long Rang Flight by
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australians in Vietnam: an account of the War in (Copy 1)
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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - THE MURRAY, Norman Mackay and David Eastburn, 1990
A study of the Murray River system, commissioned by the Murray Darling Basin Commission and published in 1990. This book provided a starting point for the understanding needed to make sustainable development og the Murray-Darling system an achievable goal. It provides a basis for action to halt futher degradation of the River and to rehabilitate its damaged environment. The picture that emerges from this volume is of a river in decline but not yet beyond saving. It covers topics such as groundwater and salinity, the associated fauna and flora, the surrounding environment, and the human impact. Illustrated with maps, diagrams and colour photographs. Includes a glossary and an index.non-fictionA study of the Murray River system, commissioned by the Murray Darling Basin Commission and published in 1990. This book provided a starting point for the understanding needed to make sustainable development og the Murray-Darling system an achievable goal. It provides a basis for action to halt futher degradation of the River and to rehabilitate its damaged environment. The picture that emerges from this volume is of a river in decline but not yet beyond saving. It covers topics such as groundwater and salinity, the associated fauna and flora, the surrounding environment, and the human impact. Illustrated with maps, diagrams and colour photographs. Includes a glossary and an index.upper murray region, murray river ecology, stream ecology murray river -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hosking, Peter ed, Hope After Horror: Helping Survivors of Torture and Trauma
Hope After Horror is written by those who have helped to mend the shattered bodies, minds and spirits of survivors of torture and trauma.Hope After Horror is written by those who have helped to mend the shattered bodies, minds and spirits of survivors of torture and trauma.torture - psychological aspects, horrors of war -
Unions Ballarat
Book - Readings in Australian Labour Economics (D.J. Spiers Collection), King, J.E
A selection of articles by various authors. Labour economics for Australian students - international and Australian context. Covers unemployment, inflation, labour market policy, deregulation, and the future of the Accord. (Note: published in 1992. The book precedes the Howard coalition government, GST, WorkChoices, Fair Work Act, etc.)Informative analysis about past industrial relations and economic practices/policy in Australia. (Published 1993)Book; paper.Front cover: editor's name and title. Title page: in blue ink, "DJ Spiers, Ballaarat University, May 1983".btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, economics - labour, industrial relations - australia, wages, unions -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Seals in Vietnam, 1997?
united states. navy -- commando troops -- history, united states. navy. seals -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- commando operations -- united states -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, British & Foreign Bible Society, Boothey Family Bible
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: ELECTORAL ROLL, 1934
Book. Harry Biggs Collection. 3 electoral rolls made up to 29th June, 1934 covering Strathfieldsaye, Newstead, & Kyneton. Printed and published for the Government of the Commonwealth Aust. By H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.organisation, union, official, harry biggs collection, electoral roll, strathfieldsaye, newstead, kyneton -
Melbourne Legacy
Magazine - Newsletter, Legacy Newsletter February 1956, 1956
The newsletter from February 1956. It featured Lord Louis Mountbatten on the cover. There was a piece on tooth decay and the St John Ambulance Brigade. Photos from the 1955 Demonstration Pages showed news from the different Boys and Girls Classes. There was a piece on two junior legatees who had been in the residences, John Woodley and Ronald Rudd and their new careers on the sea. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 12 pages from February 1956. Volume 9 Number 1.boys classes, activities, girls classes, ilc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Guide to the establishment and operation of Historical Societies and Historical Museums in Victoria, 1/04/1991 12:00:00 AM
Guide published by the Royal Historical Society of VictoriaGuide published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.Guide published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoriaroyal historical society of victoria, museums -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Gabriel, Juri, Victoriana, 1969
This book shows examples of Victorian objects. It covers furniture, silver, porcelain, pottery, glass, jewellery, embroidery and needlework, metalwork, bric-a-brac and includes a list of books to read.A5 - 160p; illustrated.non-fictionThis book shows examples of Victorian objects. It covers furniture, silver, porcelain, pottery, glass, jewellery, embroidery and needlework, metalwork, bric-a-brac and includes a list of books to read. furniture, crafts, victorian era, pottery, jewellery, needlework -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bate, Weston, A history of Brighton, 1962
The growth of Brighton from borough to city, its hey-day as Melbourne's popular beach resort, the rise of many stately mansions, and pioneering of its churches, schools and societies are woven together by the author to produce one of the most interesting and detgailed local histories that has been written.xi, 425 p., [12] p. of plates. : ill., maps. ; index; 22 cm.The growth of Brighton from borough to city, its hey-day as Melbourne's popular beach resort, the rise of many stately mansions, and pioneering of its churches, schools and societies are woven together by the author to produce one of the most interesting and detgailed local histories that has been written.1. brighton (vic.) - history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Mc Lennan Jennifer A, The Memorial Church of St James Orbost A History, 1981
A history of St James Anglican Church Orbost Victoria from the beginnings in 1884 until 1981. Reference is made to early families, serving priests and church members and Organisations. Illustrated with photographs.religion, settlers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, A.N. Pearson (Department of Agriculture), Results of Wheat-Manuring Experiments, 1899, 02/1900
Six page bookleta.n. pearson, manure, department of agriculture, wheat, agriculture, horticulture -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 5
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Gerard Menses, Vision Australia CEO, speaks at the National Convention of Blind Citizens Australia, Valerie interviews Ross McColl, who recounts the loss of his eye sight during open heart surgery and Stephen speaks with Roberta Ashby and her 20-year involvement with 3RPH, as well as Ashley Wood about the new Christmas card catalogue.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, gerard menses, ross mccoll, roberta ashby, ashley wood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Phonograph, c1890
Black Edison Phonograph - black base, handle (wind-up) metal cylinder, metal horn and Wooden cover.'Gem'audio-visual technology, audio appliances, musical instruments, accessories -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), Geoffrey Harrison, History of the first 50 years of the Anglican Church of St Mary's, Camberwell South, 1968
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Aeronautical Journal Vol. XXIV 1920 Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau