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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Contact: Australians in Vietnam (Copy 4)
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Victorian Volunteer Force on the Central Victorian Goldfields 1858-1883, 2003
Soft cover, buckram, spine binding. Grey coloured, black writing with image of army badge in centre. Pages 215 Illustrated with black and white photos, statistics and charts.:Donated by Bob Marmion June 2004"books-military-history, military history-volunteer forces -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Journal Of The Royal Aero Society Vol. XLIII 1939 C.A.C
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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ward, Lock & Co, Khaki and gown : an autobiography, 1941
Autobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.Index, ill, maps, p.456.non-fictionAutobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.generals - great britain - biography, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Undercarriage and Hydraulic Components fitted to Handley Page Jetstream Aircraft Overhaul Manual
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Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Andre Gide, La Symphonie Pastorale/Isabelle, 1969
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Jolly Rogers, History of the 90th Bomb Group During World War II, John S. Alcorn
The book follows the story of the United States 90th bombardment group, known unofficially as the 'Jolly Rogers'. It contains their combat operation record in summary as well as the commanders, losses, and images during operations.A black book with a skull and crossed 'Bombs' on the front.non-fictionThe book follows the story of the United States 90th bombardment group, known unofficially as the 'Jolly Rogers'. It contains their combat operation record in summary as well as the commanders, losses, and images during operations.jolly rogers, bomber aircraft, bomb group, second world war -
The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Book, A practical treatise on the diseases of the eye, 1854 (exact)
This is the 1854 fourth edition of a book on diseases of the eye by William MacKenzie (1791-1868) first published in 1830. William MacKenzie was surgeon oculist in Scotland to Her Majesty (Queen Victoria), lecturer in the University of Glasgow and a surgeon in the Glasgow Eye Infirmary. This fourth edition appeared just after Helmholtz's invention of the ophthalmoscope, but Mackenzie did not at this stage have much understanding of the internal diseases of the eye. Nor did he properly understand refractive errors which were soon to be elucidated by the work of Donders. MacKenzie did however recognise the hardness of the eye as being an essential sign of glaucoma.This book is significant historically as it shows contemporary understanding of eye disease in the early nineteenth century. It is not rare as copies still turn up at book markets and also are held in other Australian institutions.This book, bound in full calf leather (probably later 19th Century) with 1107 pages including an index and is followed by a publisher's catalogue. It is the 1854 fourth edition of William MacKenzie's 'A practical treatise on the diseases of the eye' first published in 1830. It has a long (32 pages) introductory section on the anatomy of the eye by Thomas Wharton Jones, FRS. There are 27 chapters on eye disease. Chapter 24 is on refractive errors and presbyopia.eye, ocular anatomy, ocular disease -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Construction of Eltham Town Park, 25 Jul 1973
Construction of Eltham Town Park; landscape has been scupltured and lakes formed. Shillinglaw Cottage , Main Road, Eltham Shire Council Offices and Catholic Church all visible. The park was later renamed Alistair Knox Park.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)Memorial Park 25 July 1973eltham, main road, alistair knox park, eltham town park, shillinglaw cottage, bridge street -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, The Commando: The Life and Death of Cameron Baird, VC, MG
On 22 June 2013, Corporal Cameron Baird was a 2nd Commando Regiment Special Forces soldier when he led his platoon into a known Taliban stronghold to back-up another Australian unit under heavy fire. In the prolonged firefight, Cameron was mortally wounded. In 2014, Cameron's bravery and courage under fire saw him posthumously awarded the 100th Victoria Cross, our highest award possible for bravery in the presence of the enemy. Cameron Baird died how he lived - at the front, giving it his all, without any indecision. He will forever be remembered by his mates and the soldiers he served with in the 2nd Commando Regiment. THE COMMANDO reveals Cameron's life, from young boy and aspiring AFL player, who only missed out on being drafted because of injury, to exemplary soldier and leader. Cameron's story and that of 4RAR and 2nd Commando personifies the courage and character of the men and women who go to war and will show us the good man we have lost. australian special forces, commandos, afghanistan, 2nd commando regiment -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, D. Pendavingh, Yarra River Trail Plan 1989: Banksia Street to Warrandyte, 1989
Also contains a loose A3 mylar plan inserted - Depart of Planning and Urban Growth, Heidelberg; Main Yarra Trail; Warringal Parklands and Banyule Flats, Detail Plan and Locality Plan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Michael P Garnett, Mystery on an Island Paradise - Sandakan, 2008
Hard paper cover, coloured photo, no dust cover, 46 pages, illustrated, black & white photos, black text on white paper.books, military, history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Constable & Co, The life of Pasteur, 1937
A biography of French scientist Louis PasteurIndex, p.484.non-fictionA biography of French scientist Louis Pasteurlouis pasteur 1822-1895, scientists - france - biography -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Banfield, Lorna. L, Shire of Ararat Centenary: It's settlement and development 1864-1964, 1964
5-78 p.; ports; tables; maps; bib.; 25 cm.ararat shire-history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, CA Young, Platoon commander's notebook 1915, 2007
Based on the original notebook of Lieutenant Robert Cowey - written at Gallipoli - this book describes him and his men. His notebook is a ready reference to all relevant information including; all casualties, every movement, transfers, promotions and evacuations to hospital for any reason.Bibliography, ill, facsims, port, maps , p.317.non-fictionBased on the original notebook of Lieutenant Robert Cowey - written at Gallipoli - this book describes him and his men. His notebook is a ready reference to all relevant information including; all casualties, every movement, transfers, promotions and evacuations to hospital for any reason.world war 1914-1918- regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918- personal records - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hachette, Kokoda, 2008
Kokoda, 1942. In the muddy, treacherous mountains of Papua New Guinea, a small force of young Australian soldiers - some of them still teenagers - are up against highly trained, experienced Japanese troops. Many believed that the all-conquering Imperial Japanese Army was unstoppable. But this is the story of how these brave young Aussies faced up to some of the world's best soldiers on a narrow, precarious jungle track - and defeated them.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.479.non-fictionKokoda, 1942. In the muddy, treacherous mountains of Papua New Guinea, a small force of young Australian soldiers - some of them still teenagers - are up against highly trained, experienced Japanese troops. Many believed that the all-conquering Imperial Japanese Army was unstoppable. But this is the story of how these brave young Aussies faced up to some of the world's best soldiers on a narrow, precarious jungle track - and defeated them.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – kokoda, kokoda track 1942 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Angus and Robertson, Proud echo, 1953
The battle of the Sunda Strait in 1942Ill, maps, p.188.The battle of the Sunda Strait in 1942world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia, battle of sunda strait -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Pratt & Whitney Wasp Engine Logbook for Wirraway, Royal Australian Air Force et al, Aero-Engine Log Book, WASP, Mark No. S3-H1-G Maker's No. 612, 29/09/42
Maintenance work mostly carried out by 7 Service Flight Training School. Its last repair was carried out by Ansett Airways Ltd while the aircraft was on transfer to them. -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Harrap, Charles the First, 1917
The life and time of Charles the FirstIll, p.191.non-fictionThe life and time of Charles the Firstengland - monarchy - history, charles i 1625-1649 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Farewell Miss Julie Logan
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 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 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. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860s the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. 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. Farewell Miss Julie Logan Author: J M Barrie Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Date: 1932 Further Information: The Uniform Edition of the works of J M BarrieThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BAR Pastedown frontend paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, farewell miss julie logan, j m barrie -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Main Road, Lower Plenty, 25 Jul 1973
This section of Main Road was known by locals as the "Windy Mile" due to its many little wists and turns. It was also the setting for Billy Cart derbies held on special occassions such as the Eltham Easter Gymkhana at Eltham Lower Park. Contestants would line up and race each other down the hill to the finish line at Bolton Street. Main Road, Lower Plenty underwent substantial changes when it was duplicated with the road becoming two lanes each way and split level due to the cross gradient. This particular section running down the hill from Panorama Avenue to Bolton Street with its twists and turns had many of them straightened out during the road widening constuction work.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)main road, infrastructure, lower plenty, roads, windy mile -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Stawell Buildings
Twon Hall with Three cars tow parked one passing -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Seeley Service, The uniforms & history of the Scottish regiments : Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa : 1625 to the present day, 1956
A history of the regiments and uniforms of the Scottish Regiments with illustrations in colourIndex, ill, p.344.non-fictionA history of the regiments and uniforms of the Scottish Regiments with illustrations in colourscottish regiments - history, scottish regiments - uniforms -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, WARD LOCK AND CO LIMITED LONDON, The Holy bible, 1905
The Canterbury Emerald Teacher's Bible. Bound in black leather. Contains a section of black and white and coloured photos and maps of Biblical sites. 'Holy Bible ' in gold print on spinereligious text, religion, bible, teacher -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Firewood - Picola Hotel, 1960s
Colour slide of five legatees and two ladies (presumably wives of the Legatees) in the Picola Hotel after collecting wood from the area. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Colour slide of Legatees at the Picola Hotel during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'The Bush Pub Picola' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, legatees -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Floodwater, Ely Street, Eltham east of Falkiner Street, November 1971, 1971
35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)eltham, ely street, floods -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Dante, Alighieri et al, Inferno, c. 1860
The epic poem follows Dante's journey through hell.Green cloth-covered spine and cardboard covers. Dark green and gold pattern around border of cover. Text on cover in gold.The epic poem follows Dante's journey through hell.religion, 14th century, italy, poetry, epic poem -
Clunes Museum
Book, HUTCHINSON & CO. (PUBLISHERS) LTD
BOOK WAS IN WYNETTE LENDING LIBRARY, KEW AND THEN IN LES DAVIS'S CLUNES LIBRARY, WHICH WAS IN A ROOM BEHIND THE BARBER SHOP IN FRASER STREET.NOVEL - "WREATH FOR ARABELLA", WRITTEN BY DORIS LESLIE.books, novel, books - novel, wreath for arabella -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Forests of Ash-An Environmental History, 2001
An environmental history of Victoria's Mountain Ash forestsPaperback. Front cover has a photograph of trees.Stamp of Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779eucalyptus regnans, victoria, history, forests, forestry, mountain ash, griffiths, tom -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Norman St John-Stevas, The Collected Works of Walter Bagehot. The Literary Essays (in two volumes). Volume One, 1968
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library