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Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Book - Hardcover book, Agnes Giberne, Nurse Seagrave's Story
Red board cover with an etching of floral design in black on the cover and back - 128 pagesfiction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTRALIAN MINING HISTORY MONOGRAPHS, NUMBER 8, ROCKDRILLS. PHTHSIS AND CLEAN AIR, c2002
Australian Mining History Monographs, Number 8, Rockdrills. Phthsis and Clean Air Publisher: Zlota Press, Strathfieldsaye, Victoria. 35 pages.Ralph W Birrellaustralia, history, mining -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dunn, Ian, Years of Change: An album of N.S.W. Railways in Transition, 1983
A pictorial album of photos of steam, diesel and electric locomotives in the transition period of the New South Wales Railways in the 1960s to the 1980s.ill, p.68.non-fictionA pictorial album of photos of steam, diesel and electric locomotives in the transition period of the New South Wales Railways in the 1960s to the 1980s.locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB COLLECTION: HANDBOOK 1992 - 1993, 1992-1993
BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB Season 1992 - 1993 Handbook Red cover. 20 pages. List officials and Club history.clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooper, Ian G, Launceston Municipal Transport 1911-1955, 2006
A history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.ill, maps, p.170.non-fictionA history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.local transit -- tasmania -- launceston -- history, transportation -- tasmania -- launceston -- history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Old Wives Tale Vol 2
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. The Old Wives Tale Vol 2 Author: Arnold Bennett Publisher: Jonathan Cape Date: 1931 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BEN Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, 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, the old wives tale vol 2, arnold bennett -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Grant, Malcolm et al, Wheels in Victoria, 1824-1984 : a record of wheeled transport through a century and a half of technological change, 1988
a record of wheeled transport through a century and a half of technological change528 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), facsims., ports. indexnon-fictiona record of wheeled transport through a century and a half of technological changemotor vehicles, vehicles, automobile industry and trade, history of automobiles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BEEHIVE SALES BOOK, 1936-1941
Book. Beehive Sales book 1936 - 1941.book, bendigo, beehive sales book -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, The 48 Courts of Heathmont - Mont Court, 2007
The 48 Courts of Heathmont - Mont Court - part of a series published in 2007 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, Gallipoli Landings, Pan Macmillan Australia Pty Limited, "36 DAYS - THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND THE GALLIPOLI LANDINGS", 2010
"Hugh Dolan, a former intelligence officer in the Australian military, has minutely re-examined the assault itself, giving us a day by day account of the build up to the landing that shows a very different side to the Gallipoli story".Soft Cover Book. Soft cover - cardboard, white, black and red print on front, spine and back. Front cover - background illustration in grey/black tones of group of soldiers in a landing craft. 445 pages, cut, plain, off white paper, illustrated black and white photographs and maps.non-fiction"Hugh Dolan, a former intelligence officer in the Australian military, has minutely re-examined the assault itself, giving us a day by day account of the build up to the landing that shows a very different side to the Gallipoli story".book, ww1, gallipoli -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Friendly Visitor, 1885
‘Eltham Primitive Methodist Sabbath School Presented to William Shillinglaw as his share of the W Thompsons Special Prize For Second best attendance at Sabbath School Equally divided between him and his sister Carrie Sept. 13th 1886’ -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Ansett- The Case for the Creation a new Air line 1969
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - DEEP ROOTS, 1984
Deep Roots. The Australian story of the Rochester Family 1790 - 1984.Peter Setevenson.inglewood, history, rochester geneaology. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Religious Books, Oxford University Press, The Book of Common Prayer, early 20th century
This set of prayer boos was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This set of books, each titled The Book of Common Prayers, is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of books is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this set of books to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Set of 10 books. Title: The Book of Common Prayer with the Additions and Deviations proposed in 1928 Publisher: Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London Some books have blue cloth covers, some have red cloth covers. Spines have gold inlay print. 244 numbered pages. Some books are inscribed on the inside cover. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection’.Inscription in some books "FROM THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN MELBOURNE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, preyer books, book of common prayer, anglican church prayer book, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angels club, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, anglican church, religious book -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Die Like a Carp
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Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Book, Railway guide book and time table for Melbourne, Ballarat, Adelaide and all intermediate stations, also gazette for Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Melton, &c., and almanac for 1891
Publication details: 'Railway guide book and time table for Melbourne, Ballarat, Adelaide and all intermediate stations, also gazette for Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Melton, &c., and almanac for 1891', compiled by Christopher Crisp. Printed and published by Crisp and Lane, Bacchus Marsh, Vic., 1891. SUMMARY OF CONTENT: Includes detailed timetables and schedule of fares, descriptions of stations and refreshment facilities pp.6-26; overviews of Shires of Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Melton, pp.27-30; historical, geographic, and economic background notes about places on the Melbourne to Adelaide route, pages 31-64, including descriptions of Bacchus Marsh, pp.34-42 and briefer notes on Ballan, pp.42-43 and Melton, pp.32-33. Almanac section is pp.65-95 (not numbered), containing common information in nineteenth century almanacs such as a calendar of the days, weeks, and months of the year; a record of various astronomical phenomena, climate information and seasonal suggestions for farmers, the rising and setting times of the Sun and Moon, dates of eclipses, hours of high and low tides, and religious festivals. A brief history of Irrigation in Mildura is on pages 1 and 112 (first and last pages). Advertisements, mostly for Bacchus Marsh businesses are on pp.96-111. The Almanac section is illustrated with drawings of scenic views of various places in Australia, but none of the Bacchus Marsh region. Online access is available on Trove at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-392504046Printed book. 112 pages in total. Pages 13 -64 numbered.non-fictionPublication details: 'Railway guide book and time table for Melbourne, Ballarat, Adelaide and all intermediate stations, also gazette for Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Melton, &c., and almanac for 1891', compiled by Christopher Crisp. Printed and published by Crisp and Lane, Bacchus Marsh, Vic., 1891. SUMMARY OF CONTENT: Includes detailed timetables and schedule of fares, descriptions of stations and refreshment facilities pp.6-26; overviews of Shires of Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Melton, pp.27-30; historical, geographic, and economic background notes about places on the Melbourne to Adelaide route, pages 31-64, including descriptions of Bacchus Marsh, pp.34-42 and briefer notes on Ballan, pp.42-43 and Melton, pp.32-33. Almanac section is pp.65-95 (not numbered), containing common information in nineteenth century almanacs such as a calendar of the days, weeks, and months of the year; a record of various astronomical phenomena, climate information and seasonal suggestions for farmers, the rising and setting times of the Sun and Moon, dates of eclipses, hours of high and low tides, and religious festivals. A brief history of Irrigation in Mildura is on pages 1 and 112 (first and last pages). Advertisements, mostly for Bacchus Marsh businesses are on pp.96-111. The Almanac section is illustrated with drawings of scenic views of various places in Australia, but none of the Bacchus Marsh region. Online access is available on Trove at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-392504046railways, railway lines, almanacs, railway lines timetables -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Reflections of Wyreena
Celebrating 30 years as a Community Arts Centre (1977 - 2007) within the City of Maroondah. -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Greave, Peter, The painted leopard, 1960
255 p. : plain black coverfictionpeter greave, fiction -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Huddart Parker & Co Ltd, Day Excursionist's Descriptive & Pictorial Handbook, 1890s
"Day Excursionist's Descriptive & Pictorial Handbook" Neutral colour booklet with gold and green lettering. Green background of floral images and a drawing of "Hygeia" Written in ballpoint on front "Date 1893 see page 27" Back cover has drawing of "Hygeia" in oval medallion with foliage top and bottom. Booklet was presented to all excursionists per the paddle steamer "Hygeia"maritime, transport - shipping, social activities, ps hygeia -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Aircraft fuel systems, Aeroplane Fuel and Oil Systems
Overview of the maintenance & repair of aircraft fuel & oil systems, circa 1940snon-fictionOverview of the maintenance & repair of aircraft fuel & oil systems, circa 1940s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Soldier Superb
The Australian Fights in New Guinea -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Holden, Margot, Coal Mining Heritage Study in Victoria, 2004
A key resource for genealogists, and a clear overview of public records useful for all types or research, particularly local and community history. Illustrated and indexed.genealogy, bibliography -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Harold Evans, Good Times, Bad Times, 1983
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, William Heineman, 1914 : the year the world ended, 2013
Few years can justly be said to have transformed the earth: 1914 did. In July that year, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Britain and France were poised to plunge the world into a war that would kill or wound 37 million people, tear down the fabric of society, uproot ancient political systems and set the course for the bloodiest century in human history. In the longer run, the events of 1914 set the world on the path toward the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Nazism and the Cold War. In 1914: The Year the World Ended, award-winning historian Paul Ham tells the story of the outbreak of the Great War from German, British, French, Austria-Hungarian, Russian and Serbian perspectives.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.640.non-fictionFew years can justly be said to have transformed the earth: 1914 did. In July that year, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Britain and France were poised to plunge the world into a war that would kill or wound 37 million people, tear down the fabric of society, uproot ancient political systems and set the course for the bloodiest century in human history. In the longer run, the events of 1914 set the world on the path toward the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Nazism and the Cold War. In 1914: The Year the World Ended, award-winning historian Paul Ham tells the story of the outbreak of the Great War from German, British, French, Austria-Hungarian, Russian and Serbian perspectives.world war 1914 - 1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - causes -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Ashes of Vietnam: Australian Voices. (hardcover) (Copy 4)
vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, And So Today, 1956
History of Box Hill & surrounding districts published in 1956 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Victory roll: The RAAF at war, 1945
Anecdotal stories of life and action in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War Tworoyal australian air force - history, royal australian air force - airmen - biographies -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - St John's Anglican Church Bentleigh
1/The First Hundred Years 1854-1954 by Nancy Taylor (32 pages). A photocopy of the original. Brief history including St Stephens historical background. Bibliography and list of gifts. Two black and white photos of church circ 1890 and 1954 2/A Branch of the Vine, 150 Years of Christian Service in the Community by AJ Davis. Book of church and local history (2 copies).smith hr, st andrews, st johns east brighton, st john's anglican church east brighton, st john's church of england, st john's anglican church bentleigh, st lukes, north brighton, bentleigh, taylor nancy, fleming wi, romanis je, franklin jw, perry charles 1848, epstein june, green ih, raymond c hedley, oxford university press, st marks, landcox street, christchurch, ormond, saunders gr, bullocks ajs, simmonds sj, su, parker ecc, oliver ha, green lc, bullocks sh, vickery ls, fleming wi -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Rural Industry Initiatives
Index of obituaries from local sourcesobituaries -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Book, Cassell and Company, Ltd, The ANZAC Book, 1916
This book was written and illustrated in Gallipolli by the Men of Anzac for teh benefit of Patriotic Funds connected with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp.Leather covered book that was part of the reading room collection of the Old Colonists' Club, Ballarat.anzac, army, old colonists' club reading room, old colonists' club, w.r. birdwood, a.r. perry, a.l. pemberton, james sprent, hecor dinning, am park, n. ash, v.n. hopkins, e. cadogan, a. carruthers, f.c. dunstan, e.m. smith, george h. smith, kinismonth, w.r. wishart, w. otho hewett, david barker, c. leyshon-white, ted colles, r.t. goulding, f.j. leigh, charles bean, galipolli