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City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Farrow Falcon Press, Printers, Ozone Estate, Bluff Road, Hampton, c. 1940
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Hampton (Highett), bounded by Bluff Road, Wickham Road, Peterson Street and June Street. Includes Morley Street, Follett Avenue, and Parrett StreetThe developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Ozone Estate, Bluff Road Hampton. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Bluff Road, Wickham Road, June Street and Peterson Street including Morley Street, Follett Avenue and Parrett Street.Handwritten in grey pencil on rear: Ozone Estateland sales, estate, highett, hampton -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, McMillan, On Radji Beach:The story of the Australian nurses after the fall of Singapore, 2010
When Singapore fell dramatically to the Japanese on 15 February 1942, hundreds of people scrambled to leave. Amongst the evacuees were 65 Australian nurses. They boarded a coastal freighter named the Vyner Brooke, which was sunk by the Japanese. From a group of 60 shipwreck survivors including 22 nurses, Vivian Bullwinkel was the only survivor.Index, bibliography, ill, p.360.When Singapore fell dramatically to the Japanese on 15 February 1942, hundreds of people scrambled to leave. Amongst the evacuees were 65 Australian nurses. They boarded a coastal freighter named the Vyner Brooke, which was sunk by the Japanese. From a group of 60 shipwreck survivors including 22 nurses, Vivian Bullwinkel was the only survivor. royal australian army nursing corps, vivian bullwinkel -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Oxford University Press, The New Testament, 1857
Used in 1859. Donated by Norma Barnes..Miniature leather bound New Testament metal edged with metal clasp. Has Gilt edging. Bowderrybibles, new testament -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laugton, K. C, Not Quite Men, NoLonger Boys (Copy 2)
Kenny was barely nineteen years old, a wide-eyed Aboriginal kid from the bush, when he left Australia for a tour of duty in Vietnam. From the fleshpots of Saigon to the 'sharp end' clearing mines at Nui Dat, there was a lot to learn for a young man in a strange country, fighting a murky, confusing war.Kenny was barely nineteen years old, a wide-eyed Aboriginal kid from the bush, when he left Australia for a tour of duty in Vietnam. From the fleshpots of Saigon to the 'sharp end' clearing mines at Nui Dat, there was a lot to learn for a young man in a strange country, fighting a murky, confusing war. australia. army - aboriginal troops, saigon, nui dat -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Military Historical Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, Alfred N Festberg: Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966, 3:MMMM, 1967 (exact)
Illustrations of Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966. Compiled by Alfred N Festberg, Photography by Arthur G Genders Published by Military Historical Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, 1967.Inscribed by author: "To the Museum Alfred Festberg 9 Nov 78"australian army, insignia, badges, alfred n festberg, arthur g genders, miltary historical society of australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVING, 1881
Hard covered book red with gold lettering and illustration of an engine, 267 pages with black and white illustrations & 5 fold out illustrations in the back, a black and white portrait of James Watt inside front cover with the inscription, I remain your obedient Servant James Watt, published by Crosby Lockwood and Co London 1881, other notations read Frank Arthur Stevenson Elwood Street Golden Square Bendigo & Please return to Frank A Stevenson 62 Honeysuckle Street Bendigo Vic & Mr W b Stevenson Elwood St Golden Sq in the back of book.Michael Reynoldsbooks, technical, engines, books-stationary engines- james watt -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Laboratory Text Book, A Guide to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, by Peter Sykes, Second Edition
Textbook, Lab Reference - Norwellan & AUNDE North Western Woolen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDERed soft cover book with Chemical Molecular Structure Diagram on coverBarry Bassettmanufacturing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIER PAY, C. WW1
Soldier's Pay Book for Use on Active Service. Light khaki canvas cover, black lettering on front, plain back. 14 paper pages with black typing detailing No, Rank, Name. Page 3 - Rate of Pay; Page 4 - Next of Kin; Page 6 - Cash Payments; Pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 - Short form of Will; Page 14.On cover: “GREENAWAY ALBERT GEORGE”, “A G GREENAWAY” Stamped on back: “Reconciled” Inside front cover: “No 2123 A G G , A. Victoria - B. Cofe, C. Aunt, D. Aunt, E. Dependent” Inside back cover: “TAB - 18.5.16 E J 1st 30.3.16”, “TAB 28.6.16 - 23.8.16, 3.9.16 W7B” 2 chv 26.2.17 - R Meadow chv 7.3.17 - R 2 documents - army records, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE OXFORD BOOK OF ENGLISH VERSE''
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 1084 page hardcover book of English verse (1250 to 1900) chosen and edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch. 883 poems. Published in 1926 by the Oxford University Press and printed by John Johnson, printer to the University. Catalogue sticker ''2122 QUI'' sticker on spine.Arthur Quiller-Couchbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, arthur quiller-couch, english verse, poetry, oxford -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hearden, Patrick J, The Tragedy of Vietnam.(3rd. ed.), 2008
the Tragedy of Vietnam provides extensive background on the war. the relevant history of Southeast Asia, and the consequences of the Vietnam conflict on the region.the Tragedy of Vietnam provides extensive background on the war. the relevant history of Southeast Asia, and the consequences of the Vietnam conflict on the region.vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, united states -- foreign relations -- indochina -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, J Mason, The New Testament with explanatory notes by the Rev John Wesley AM, c1840
Brown hardbound covering with gilt text on the spine and marbled end papers. There is an inscription inside the front cover. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Remember our fallen heroes
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Proceedings of The Air Conference 1920 With Appendices, Proceedings of The Air Conference 1920
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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Readers Book Club et al, The one that got away, 1958
In World War II James Leasor was commissioned into the Royal Berkshire Regiment and posted to the 1st Lincolns in Burma and India, where he served for three and a half years. His experiences inspired him to write such books as Boarding Party (filmed as The Sea Wolves). He later became a feature writer and foreign correspondent at the Daily Express. Here he wrote The One that Got Away.p.255.non-fictionIn World War II James Leasor was commissioned into the Royal Berkshire Regiment and posted to the 1st Lincolns in Burma and India, where he served for three and a half years. His experiences inspired him to write such books as Boarding Party (filmed as The Sea Wolves). He later became a feature writer and foreign correspondent at the Daily Express. Here he wrote The One that Got Away. franz von werra, prisoners of war - germany - escapes -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Brolga Publishing, Venturing into no man's land: The charmed life of Joseph Maxwell VC World War I hero, 2012
The the compelling story of Lieutenant Joseph "Darkie" Maxwell DCM, MC and Bar, VC – the second highest decorated Australian soldier of the First World War."A flash blinds me... We are lost in a chaos of flying mud... Smoke, filth,confusion, racket! I spit and splutter and swear... Oh Christ! I think I'm flamin' well dead." This is the compelling story of Lieutenant Joseph "Darkie" Maxwell DCM, MC and Bar, VC – the second highest decorated Australian soldier of the First World War. Meticulously researched by historian John Ramsland, Maxwell's colourful life is traced from his childhood on the Hunter coalfields until his death at age 71 in a soldier's settlement home in Matraville Sydney. Maxwell was a vivid storyteller who wrote Hells Bells and Mademoiselles, telling of his experiences in the war. In telling Maxwell's story, Ramsland has uncovered many forgotten documents to piece together an extraordinary life of an extraordinary man.index, ill, maps, p.343.non-fictionThe the compelling story of Lieutenant Joseph "Darkie" Maxwell DCM, MC and Bar, VC – the second highest decorated Australian soldier of the First World War."A flash blinds me... We are lost in a chaos of flying mud... Smoke, filth,confusion, racket! I spit and splutter and swear... Oh Christ! I think I'm flamin' well dead." This is the compelling story of Lieutenant Joseph "Darkie" Maxwell DCM, MC and Bar, VC – the second highest decorated Australian soldier of the First World War. Meticulously researched by historian John Ramsland, Maxwell's colourful life is traced from his childhood on the Hunter coalfields until his death at age 71 in a soldier's settlement home in Matraville Sydney. Maxwell was a vivid storyteller who wrote Hells Bells and Mademoiselles, telling of his experiences in the war. In telling Maxwell's story, Ramsland has uncovered many forgotten documents to piece together an extraordinary life of an extraordinary man.wold war 1914-1918 - campaigns - western front, joseph maxwell - biography -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, The Kirk at Work in the Allansford Charge Jubilee 1862-1932, Circa 1932
This booklet tells the story of the establishment of the Allansford Presbyterian church. First services were held in a Mr. Irvine’s barn at Wangoom by Rev Andrew Begg. The first church was built shortly afterwards towards the end of 1861. The first minister was Rev Robert Sutherland (1862-1876). The booklet gives a brief outline of history of the ministers who followed. Foreign missionaries are mentioned as are the men of the Kirk session. It also gives a brief history of the congregations at Wangoom, Mepunga and Nirranda.A worthwhile record of the people associated with the Presbyterian Church in the areas of Allansford, Wangoom, Mepunga and Nirranda.Khaki covered soft card cover with dark blue text. 48 pages approximately with collated black and white photographs of ministers and members of the congregation at the time. Red circular logo inside front cover.The foreward is written by W M Chapman.allansford presbyterian church, the kirk at work, wangoom, mepunga, rev andrew begg, rev robert sutherland 1862-1876 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, MOTAT, "Proceedings of the Seventh Conference of the Australasian Tramway Museums, Auckland, NZ, April 1 - 5, 1984.", 1984
Cloth tape bound, stapled document, 104 pages double side with blue card covers, titled "Proceedings of the Seventh Conference of the Australasian Tramway Museums, Auckland, NZ, April 1 - 5, 1984." Page 5 has contents: North American Scene Establishment of MOTAT New Zealand Scene Reminiscences Woodwork, Restoration and Research - painting, varnishing and removal of application, protecting and maintaining finishes Using the Media to Museum's advantage Safety Operational Procedures COTMA in Review. Has word "SPARE" on top right hand corner of front cover.trams, tramways, cotma, conferences, motat, restoration -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Len Hunter, Lions Club of Stawell 40th Anniversary 1997-2012, 2012
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet
Information pamphlets for serving soldiers issued by Australian Government Pay rates and Allowance for Nat.S Repatriation Benefits for Spec OS Opportunity for Service as Officerpamphlets -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Recipe Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Recipes for electric cooking; issued by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. 1947, 1947
A collection of recipes using pineapple, published by Golden Circle cannery.Operation and care of the electric range and recipes for electric cooking: prepared by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes a variety of recipes and handy hints.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis64p. Black and white text and images.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, electric ovens -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book - RSV New Testament Psalms, Pocket Bible
A brown coloured pocket Bible belonging to Private Errol Noack. On the front cover reads RSV New Testament - Psalms and in the centre is an image of a Crown.bible, 5 rar, noack collection, noack, errol -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet - Annual Report, Eastern Districts Football League (EDFL) Annual Report 1979
42-page booklet Eastern Districts Football League Annual Report and Financial Statement 1979 to be held at the Croydon Leisure Centre on Tuesday 11th December, 1979 -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceremonial object, Legacy Torch Emblem
A Legacy torch emblem painted on a wooden panel mounted on a stick for carrying in demonstrations or parades. It is seen in some photos of annual demonstrations with the children marching behind it. In particular one at the Glasshouse in 1961. It is painted in black and gold paint.A prop that was used for many years in the Annual Demonstrations.Gold painted Legacy Torch emblem painted on wood mounted on a wooden pole.torch, prop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: A ' NO POPERY' CRY
A book titled ' .What Came of a No Popery Cry : the story of The Gordon Riots. London in Flames: Mad Gordon's Mob Storming Newgate Gaol and Insulting the Members of the Houses of Parliament.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 161 - 175 pgs. Ill. This book is one of a series of 37' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the gordon riots, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biography, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, the gordon riots, book, books, advertisements, riots, penny books -
Clunes Museum
Book, GWYN MOORE et al, BACCHUS MARSH - A PICTORIAL CHRONICLE, 1986
LITTLE IS NOWN OF THE BACKGROUND OF KENNETH CLARKE, THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER IN THE BACCHUS MARSH DISTRICT...HARDCOVER BOOK WITH DUST JACKET, IMAGE OF BRICK BUILDINGS AND A PERSON WALKING PAST ON A ROADWAY, MATURE TREES IN THE BACKGROUNDnon-fictionLITTLE IS NOWN OF THE BACKGROUND OF KENNETH CLARKE, THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER IN THE BACCHUS MARSH DISTRICT...book, bacchus marsh, history, kenneth clarke -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Virgil et al, Bell's Illustrated Classics: Aeneid and Caesar De Bello Gallico, 1903
Light green cloth-covered board covers and spine. Black text on front cover and spine. Free Library label on inside front cover. Bell's Illustrated Classics: Vergil's Aeneid Book 2 and Caesar De Bello Gallico Book 2poetry, history, ancient rome, caesar, virgil -
Federation University Historical Collection
Pamphlet, 2018 Competition Calendar 125+ years
Competitions were held at Founders Halls part of Federation UniversityPamphlet from 2018 Royal South Street containing the competition calendarroyal south street competitions, calendar, 125+ years -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Rural City of Marong 1992, 1967
24-page soft cover booklet, 1992 Directory of the Rural City of Marong. Ten Colour photos on front cover. Foreword and photo by Cr William Rogers, Mayor, November 1991 Lists of services etc. before amalgamation of the City of Marong into the City of Greater Bendigo. city of marong, directory -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Coronet, Most secret war, 1979
Reginald Jones was nothing less than a genius. And his appointment to the Intelligence Section of Britain's Air Ministry in 1939 led to some of the most astonishing scientific and technological breakthroughs of the Second World War. In Most Secret War he details how Britain stealthily stole the war from under the Germans' noses by outsmarting their intelligence at every turn. He tells of the 'battle of the beams'; detecting and defeating flying bombs; using chaff to confuse radar; and many other ingenious ideas and devices. Jones was the man with the plan to save Britain and his story makes for riveting reading.Index, notes, ill, maps, plans, p.702.non-fictionReginald Jones was nothing less than a genius. And his appointment to the Intelligence Section of Britain's Air Ministry in 1939 led to some of the most astonishing scientific and technological breakthroughs of the Second World War. In Most Secret War he details how Britain stealthily stole the war from under the Germans' noses by outsmarting their intelligence at every turn. He tells of the 'battle of the beams'; detecting and defeating flying bombs; using chaff to confuse radar; and many other ingenious ideas and devices. Jones was the man with the plan to save Britain and his story makes for riveting reading. world war 1939 – 1945 – secret service – britain, world war 1939 – 1945 – science and technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOKLET: BENEATH THE SOUTHERN CROSS BY DR KEITH COLE
6 x copies -Glossy stapled paper Booklet 'Beneath The Southern Cross ' ' Sacred poetry , hymns and readings for the 1988 Australian Bicentenary and other Occasions Devised and written by by Dr Keith Cole - these details and the Australian flag shown on the front cover / 18 pagesDr Keith Colebook