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Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System", c1928
Photocopy of a 20 page booklet, centre stapled booklet or pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System" outlining the history of the Melbourne's tramway system from 1869 (from formation of the Omnibus Co., cable trams, Tramway Board, the MMTB, Workshops, the Scheme, of August 1923, Cable car conversion, Community Services, Notes on the cover it is a reprinted version. Original possibly 1928c Photocopy mid 1970's?trams, tramways, mmtb, history, tramways, workshops, cable trams -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, M.J. Farrelly, The settlement after the war in South Africa, 1900
An exploration from various standpoints of the settlement of the Boer war.Appendices, p.323.non-fictionAn exploration from various standpoints of the settlement of the Boer war.south africa - politics and government, south africa - boer war 1899-1902 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Indochina in the Year of the Goat - 1967 (Copy 3)
vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns, vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, vietnam war (1961-1975) - australia -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, James William Gibson, The Perfect War/Technowar in Vietnam, 1986
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Sharp End: the trauma of a war in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - social aspects, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Legacy on Parade 1969, October 1969
A programme for a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October 1969. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy demonstration in 1969.Orange and white cardboard program featuring Aboriginal dancers on the front cover. Includes running order, acts and names of instructors. Presented at the Melbourne Town Hall Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October 1969.'1969' is written on the back of the program in blue pen.junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ben Evans, Out in the cold: Australia's involvement in the Korean war 1950-1953, 2010
An illustrated history of the Australian involvement in the Korean conflict.Ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Australian involvement in the Korean conflict. korean war 1950-1953 - australian involvement, korean war - commonwealth forces -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Sydney-Side Saxon
Pattison Collection This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. Rolf Boldrewood (1826-1915) ‘Rolf Boldrewood’ is the pen-name used by Thomas Alexander Browne as a writer. Browne was the eldest child of Captain Sylvester John Brown and Elizabeth Angell nee Alexander. He was born in London on 6th August 1826 and arrived in Australia with his parents and siblings when he was 5 years old and grew up in Sydney. In the 1860’s Browne added the ‘e’ to his surname. As a 17-year-old Browne took up land in the Western District of Victoria between Portland and Port Fairy on a property named “Squattlesea Mere”. He remained there until 1858, enjoying the squatters’ life on his 32,000-acre property, growing potatoes and running cattle and horses. He sold in 1858 and purchased a sheep station on the Murray River near Swan Hill. He later sold this and bought another sheep station near Narrandera until bad seasons and severe droughts eventually caused him to change his career after 25 years as a squatter. Over the next 25 years, Browne held the position of Police Magistrate and as a gold commissioner in various locations. His third career as an author lasted approximately 40 years. In 1865 he wrote two articles on pastoral life while he was recovering from a riding accident. In the 1870s his writing was bringing in the income to support his family, changing his focus to the writing of novels. A series of these were written for the Australian market and published in The Sydney Mail and the Centennial Magazine. His later novels were aimed at the overseas markets. His best-known novel “Robbery Under Arms” was written from 1882 to 1883 and has been serialised on the radio in Australia and Britain. The novel was filmed in 1907, 1920 and 1957, and in 1985 it was made into a television series. It is now an Australian Classic. He also wrote short stories, several nonfiction graziers’ guides, and an autobiography named “Old Melbourne Memories” in 1884. [This information has been taken from Wikipedia; Australian Authors-Perry Meddlemiss; Australian Dictionary of Biography, Browne, Thomas Alexander (1826-1915)] The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A Sydney-Side Saxon Auhor: Rolf Boldrewood Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1891The label on the spine with typed text 899.3 BOL Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Librarybook, a sydney-side saxon, rolf boldrewood, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE LADIES CLAIM TO FAME
The Ladies Claim to Fame, the story of Margaret Kennedy & Julia Farrell, 26 pages with black and white photographs and a map.Rita Hullcottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - FORTUNA COLLECTION: MAPMAKERS OF FORTUNA
MAP MAKERS OF FORTUNA - A HISTORY OF THE ARMY SURVEY REGIMENT - 234 pages with maps, illustrations, photos.Valerie Lovejoyhistory, army survey regiment, bendigo, army survey regiment, fortuna, cartography, mapmakers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ON THE ROADS WITH SHEEP - 1882, 1982
On The Roads With Sheep - 1882 - . A history of the drought at this time and the consequent droving of sheep along roadsides in an effort to survive, both the sheep and the farmer. Publication No. 10 of the History and Natural History Group Donald M I A Society 3480 Victoria.J. C. Jennisonautobiography, drought hardship on families -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Beeson, Margaret J, Some Aboriginal Women Pathfinders : their difficulties and their achievements, 1980
From intro. : ' These we write about are only a few of the many who have battled against prejudice and discrimination, against apathy of Christian people, and against disregard by governments; and who have, by courage and determination made an honourable place for themselves in the community.'80 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.From intro. : ' These we write about are only a few of the many who have battled against prejudice and discrimination, against apathy of Christian people, and against disregard by governments; and who have, by courage and determination made an honourable place for themselves in the community.'australian aboriginal women. biographies | women, aboriginal australian -- biography. -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Film (Item), University of Melbourne Experimental Film Unit, Film: International House, Melbourne
This short documentary film was produced by the Melbourne University Film Society in 1954 to display the hopeful possibilities of an International House in Melbourne. It was played from May 4th-6th in the Union House Theatre, along with several other films produced by the Society, possibly scheduled to coincide with the fundraising International House Fair the following weekend. The film stars broadcaster and author Allan Aldous as commentator, and the Malaysian female student is thought to be Rajeswary Thambiah of Malaysia. The female student from Lang Lang is unknown, though may be named Wendy.1950s melbourne, international house -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Shrine, 1981
Sound and colour. A film about the Shrine of Remembrance which was made in April 1981 (from the label). Documents the history of the Shrine by interspersing images of war with returned servicemen's marches. The film shows archival images of Australia in 1914 and accounts from WWI, which gave rise to the campaign to build the Shrine in the 1920s. Gen.Sir John Monash, after consulting with Legacy, lent his support and it was opened in 1934 by the Duke of Gloucester, becoming the focus of commemoration in Victoria. The forecourt with the Eternal Flame was added in 1954 to commemorate the fallen of WWII and was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. Junior Legatees are shown paying their respects at one of their annual commemorations. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Legacy were instrumental in campaigning for the building of the Shrine. Blue plastic circular tin with fitted reel inside. Lid has a sticker with information about the film. Film is 700 feet at 16mm. Piece of double-sided paper loose inside the tin with information on run time and last checked for inspection.Lid sticker is as follows: KEY NO. 810422 / PRINT NO. 1 LENGTH 17 mins / TITLE "SHRINE" VICTORIAN FILM CORPORATION / 409 KING STREET, MELBOURNE 3000 / BOX 4361 MAIL EXCHANGE 3001 / 03-329 7033 Sticker underneath is as follows to the naked eye: VICTORIAN FILM LABORATORIES / VICTORIAN FILM CORPORATION / SHRINE / G STREET HAWTHORN 8180461 Documentation inside tin is as follows: Side 1: Details, Run 1 / BRK 1, 4:12 / BRK 2, 8:05 / Credits 41, 4:33 / TOTAL, 16:50 Side 2: TDX Date / Run 1: TO BE DUBBED, 25.4.81 / No. of Breaks: 2 Remarks: Fair, Light Int scratches, Light broken scratches / Total Duration / Run 1: 16.50shrine of remembrance, history -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Film - Transparency
The painting 'Nasturtiums' by Emanuel Phillips Fox (circa 1912).Colour transparencyemanuel phillips fox, mrs penleigh boyd, edith boyd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Twenty years and twenty days
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam - politics and government - 1945 - 1975 -
The Celtic Club
Book, Gough Whitlam, The Truth of the Matter, 1979
Gough Whitlam, author and central character, provides his explanation of the Australian constitutional crisis which occurred on November 11th, 1975.Index, ill., plates. p 185non-fictionGough Whitlam, author and central character, provides his explanation of the Australian constitutional crisis which occurred on November 11th, 1975.australia - politics and government, the dismissal -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, W.M. Rossetti, The Poetical Work of Robert Burns, 1929
Keith Slorach Feb 1929stawell education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: DESTINATION EAGLEHAWK, 1965
Book. Harry Biggs Collection. A pictorial review of the tramcars of Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Poorly bound book of the history of tramcars of Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Compiled by K. S. Kings. Edited by J. Richardson. Published by Traction Publications, P. O. box 438 Canberra City ACT 1965. Destination series No 42. Price 6/-.organisation, union, transport, harry biggs collection, trams of ballarat, bendigo and geelong. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Correspondence, E C CROCKFORD, Town Clerk, Port Melbourne Council, Edward C Crockford, Town Clerk, 1895 - 1896
Letterbook of correspondence generated by Town Clerk of Port Melbourne, E.C. CROCKFORD, 1895 -1896local government - town of port melbourne, sandridge lagoon, edward c crockford, town clerks, mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Ceremonial object - SAS PATCH
Black shield with white daggerSAS, WHO DARES WINS -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Department of Railways Research and Information Section, Railway Quiz, 1966
A book of quiz questions about the New South Railways.ill, p.84.non-fictionA book of quiz questions about the New South Railways.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railway quiz - new south wales -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Souvenir Programme - Portland Trade Fair Association, n.d
Souvenir programme for Portland Trade Fair Association's 5th Trade Fair at Dalgety's North Portland Wool Store - August 5, 6 & 7, 1971. Butt cardboard covers, green and orange print.portland trade fair association, 1971, trade fair -
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (Item) - Ansett Rolls Royce Adour Turbomeca
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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Wodonga Citizens' Band Incorporated, Jim Costelloe, 2017
A history of the Wodonga Citizens' Band from its early days in 1886 until 2017. It includes a detailed timeline as well as information about key events and performances, competition achievements, personalities and anecdotes. The publication was compiled by Jim Costelloe who was a Life Member of the Wodonga Brass Band.A spiral bound booklet of 102 pages including text and imagesA history of the Wodonga Citizens' Band from its early days in 1886 until 2017. It includes a detailed timeline as well as information about key events and performances, competition achievements, personalities and anecdotes. The publication was compiled by Jim Costelloe who was a Life Member of the Wodonga Brass Band.wodonga citizens' band incorporated, wodonga brass band, jim costelloe -
Ruyton Girls' School
Magazine, Ruyton Girls' School, The Ruytonian, 1965
In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Due to the age of the record dating back to 1965, we can infer it is one of the few remaining complete, intact and original examples of The Ruytonian from this period. Therefore, it can be considered an outstanding representation of its type, and is a reference example for research in early Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication and printed on papyrus coloured paper. 54 pages.Front Cover: THE RUYTONIAN / DECEMBER / 1965 / REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. MELBOURNE FOR TRANSMISSION BY POST AS A PERIODICAL /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Bellbird Dell - Vermont, n.d
Bellbird Dell - Vermont, leaflet produced by City of Nunawading, Parks and Recreation Department. Includes details and map.bellbird dell, parks and reserves -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Black, Nancy, From Tara to Carinya: Tracing our Tracks, 1996
The Story of the Growth and Development of Anglican Homes for the Elderly, 1996camberwell, anglican -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Prof E W Russell, A Matter of Record: A history of Public Record Office Victoria, 2003
xi, 227 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.non-fictionvictoria - public record office - history, public records - victoria - history, archives - victoria - history