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Mont De Lancey
Book, Peter Cuffley, Buggies & Horse-Drawn Vehicles in Australia, 1994
This book evokes the fascinating golden era of horse-drawn vehicles in Australia in the 1800 and 1900's. The author's practical expertise and first-hand research and a wealth of contemporary illustrations, make it an indispensable guide for both the collector and restorer. It traces the development of horse-drawn road transport from the boom period of coach building to its decline in the early decades of the 20th century.A large square green paperback book about Buggies & Horse-Drawn Vehicles used for transport in Australia. The cover has a green border with a picture of a man and boy sitting in an open one horse-drawn buggy outside a house. There are many diagrams, photos and illustrations throughout. It discusses in-depth, the history, types and various aspects of these vehicles used On the front ight end paperin the early days from the 1800's-1900's. Pp.208.non-fictionThis book evokes the fascinating golden era of horse-drawn vehicles in Australia in the 1800 and 1900's. The author's practical expertise and first-hand research and a wealth of contemporary illustrations, make it an indispensable guide for both the collector and restorer. It traces the development of horse-drawn road transport from the boom period of coach building to its decline in the early decades of the 20th century.australian history, social history, horse-drawn vehicles, early road transport, coaches, buggies -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Posthumous Papers of The Pickwick Club
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 Posthumous Papers of The Pickwick Club Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: J M Dent & Sons Date: 1926 Further Information: First Issue of this Edition 1907. Reprinted 1909,1911,1913,1916,1918,1920,1923,1924,1926.The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 823 DIC Paste down front end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Inside the front loose end paper is written "to Bill from Cyril 6.1.27"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 posthumous papers of the pickwick club, charles dickens -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, Anare: Australia's Antarctic outposts, 1957
Well illustrated history of activities of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1947. Includes list of expeditions and personnel.Index, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionWell illustrated history of activities of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1947. Includes list of expeditions and personnel.antarctica - discovery and exploration, scientific expeditions - australia -
Peterborough History Group
Book - J. S. Irvine Scrapbook
Eclectic collection of newspaper clippings from around 1906 to 1908, including original cuttings about the wreck of the Falls of Halladale, obituary of a young family member and other notable locals, and various poems and articles. Mentions C Felstead, Golfer and Australian Open Champion and Obituary of Mr Thomas Shaw of Wooriwyrite. Some articles appear to be from 1882 but may just be reprints.Local resident's collection of articles which took his interest around 1906 to 1908Scrapbook made using a catalogue for Lancaster Window Blinds - Bordered. Newspaper clippings are pasted over printed patterns of window blinds available in 1905. Compiled by W. H IrvineName J. S. Irvine handwritten on the front and different name inscribed on the first page: W.H Irvine, Bayof Islands, Peterboroughpeterborough, bay of islands, window blind patterns, falls of halladale, c. felstead, thomas shaw, j. s. irvine, w. h. irvine, scrapbooks -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Michael Foot, Aneurin Bevan: A biography. Volume One: 1897-1945, 1962
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketPencil inscription first page: 'BIB | 4 / 9'walsh st library -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hibbins, Fahen and Askew, 2012 Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll, 1985
A guide to sources with information on people, land and buildings in Victoria, written for the amateur local history and family history researcher. Indexedhistory -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Behind Bamboo - The A.I.F. in Japanese hands
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Scheer, Robert, Ramparts Vietnam Primer: "I quit!"
The virgin issue in our Vietnam policy is the moral one. The Lilliputian measures of public dissent have been counched in supremely practical terms.The virgin issue in our Vietnam policy is the moral one. The Lilliputian measures of public dissent have been counched in supremely practical terms. 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - public opinion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL BENDIGO HIGH SCHOOL 1907 - 1982, 1982
THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL BENDIGO HIGH SCHOOL 1907 - 1982 40 pages with photographs and illustrations. Gold cover. With Index.Janette E. Bomfordbendigo, education, bendigo high school, bendigo, bendigo high school, education, janette bomford. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne Council, Rough Minute Book, 1899
Town of Port Melbourne Council rough minute book from 21 February 1899-1901. Written and typed. Blue and Maroon cover in poor condition Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693local government - town of port melbourne, built environment, edward c crockford, town clerks -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Geoffrey Bles, Voyage of the Parma : the great grain race of 1932 from Australia to Falmouth by way of Cape Horn, 1933
The story of the Parma in the grain race of 1932 - the last of the sailing ships from the English Channel to Australia.Ill, maps, p.269.non-fictionThe story of the Parma in the grain race of 1932 - the last of the sailing ships from the English Channel to Australia.clipper ships, parma - sailing ship -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, M1 Marriages and Anniversaries 1996 - 2001, 1995
Newspaper cuttings from local newspapers of marriages and wedding anniversaries to December 1995.celebrations -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Ursula Hoff, Charles Conder, 1972
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketaustralian painting, australian art, australian artist, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Clough Williams-Ellis, Town And Country Planning, 1951
Softcoverwalsh st library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Libraries Board of South Australia, An historical journal of the transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island with the discoveries which have been made in New South Wales and in the southern ocean since the publication of Phillip's voyage, compiled from the official papers, including the journals of Governors Phillip and King and of Lieut. Ball, and the voyages from the first sailing of the Sirius in 1787, to the return of that ship's company to England in 1792, 1968
Facsimile of journals of the voyages from England to Port Jackson and Norfolk Island and return by Governors Phillip and King, and Lieut. Ball 1787-1792, including maps, charts, drawings and tables. Reproduced from a copy held in the State Library of South Australia originally published in 1793.583 p., <16> leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill., maps, 1 port. non-fictionFacsimile of journals of the voyages from England to Port Jackson and Norfolk Island and return by Governors Phillip and King, and Lieut. Ball 1787-1792, including maps, charts, drawings and tables. Reproduced from a copy held in the State Library of South Australia originally published in 1793.norfolk isalnd - history, port jackson, hunter, john (1737-1821) -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, A.I.F. Publications Section, Australian war photographs : a pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of the war, 1919
A photographic essay of Australian involvement in the Great WarIll, p.143.A photographic essay of Australian involvement in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, world war 1914-1918 - pictorial works -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Mardie, 1989
Beatrice Pooley's written memoirsBeatrice Pooley's memoirsBeatrice Pooley's written memoirspooley, beatrice, blackburn south -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ephemera - Ticket, Ticket to ABC Q&A at Founders Hall 21st September 2015, 2015
Federation University is the current name for this organisationWhite ticket with pearl effect paper with Federation University logo and event detailsabc q&a, q&a, abc, federation university, founders' theatre -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Livre de Francais, Part 1
Hardcover w/ paper wrapfrench language, walsh st library -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam and Australia: History, Documents, Interpretations (Copy 2)
australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 4th, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Sue Ebury, Weary - The Life of Sir Edward Dunlop, 1994
Book, black buckram hard cover with gold print, coloured dust cover with plastic, photo of Sir Edawrd Dunlop on front, red background, black, white, gold print. 709 pages, illustrated, black & white photos.books-military-history-biography, medicine -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Ure Smith, Sydney in 1848 : a facsimile of the original text and copper-plate engravings of its principal streets, public buildings, churches, chapels, etc, 1966
Sydney in 1848 : illustrated by copper-plate engravings of its principal streets, public buildings, churches, chapels, etc. Originally published in 20 parts in 1848-50. First published in one volume in 1878.--Publishers' note.Sydney : Ure Smith, 1966 104 p., [40 leaves] : ill. ; 29 cm. non-fictionSydney in 1848 : illustrated by copper-plate engravings of its principal streets, public buildings, churches, chapels, etc. Originally published in 20 parts in 1848-50. First published in one volume in 1878.--Publishers' note.joseph fowles, sydney - history, sydney. description & travel. early works -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Coles Handy Ready Reckoner, 1900?
Reckoner, including currency (pounds shillings and pence); interest tables.Reckoner, including currency (pounds shillings and pence); interest tables.Reckoner, including currency (pounds shillings and pence); interest tables.ready reckoners, moffatt, william james -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Enever, Jim, Clonmel - Disaster to Discovery, 2010
A comprehensive report of the exploration and production of oil in the Lakes Entrance, East Gippsland basin, in particular the Lakes Entrance oil shaft.oil and gas industry, world war 1939 - 1945 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, The cloak that I left : a biography of the author, Henry Rider Haggard, K.B.E, 1951
A biography of Henry Rider HaggardIndex, ill, p.287non-fictionA biography of Henry Rider Haggardenglish literature, novelists - england -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sabben, Dave, Through enemy eyes (Copy 1)
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, australia - armed forces - fiction -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Australian Gliding February To March 1993, Australian Gliding
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Anzacs
world war, 1914-1918 - campaigns, australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps., world war, 1914-1918 - personal narratives, australian -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Modern Printing, The Thirty-Seventh : history of the Thirty-Seventh Battalion A.I.F, 1936
A regimental history of the 37th Battalion AIFIll, maps, p.354.non-fictionA regimental history of the 37th Battalion AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.3, 1901
A biography of George Washingtonp.395.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography