Cream hard-bound book of 256 pages with b&w and coloured images with black text throughout. Black dust jacket with an illustration of an architectural sports centre (Sydney Football Ground) on cover and image of railway station roofing on back cover. non-fictioncox architects, architect, architecture, australian architecture

Index, ill, maps, p.305.non-fictionAn account of the Kokoda campaign that has been challenged by Williamsworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – kokoda, kokoda track 1942

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'Thinking Black - 22 years in the long grass of Central Africa' by D. Crawford. A 1912 account of a missionary's experiences in an illustrated book of c500 pages that was presented as an attendance prize to Dorothy Peacock by the Sunday School at Temperance Hall 29 July 1916.Presentation sticker on flyleafreligion, port melbourne temperance hall, dorothy peacock, miss sugar, u hansen, education - sunday schools

Information regarding water in Australia, its uses, climate change, agriculture.Soft covered book, picture of water and reeds with a blue swipe through with title of book in white. Bottom left has a white mark with watermark Australia in gold. Spine is blue with white writing. Back is blue with white writing. irrigation, water in australia

Sticker: Francis W Dean BEM, Coral 20 Strickland Rd Bendigo 3550 Vic Aust Phone (054) 434 600Red hard cover with loose cover in red, gold print, white trim with black & white photo of soldier & child, white print on inside loose cover, 151 pagesbooks, photography-photographs

index, ill, p.338.non-fictionA history of the Flinders St station and the shops and facilities in the 1910 built building.railroad infrastructure - victoria, flinders st station - victoria - history

Map, p.340.non-fictionAn account of the origins of the First World warworld war 1914-1918 - causes, world war 1914-1918 - diplomacy

Ill, p.206.non-fictionStories and anecdotes from Australian soldiers involved in the war against Japanworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area

Ill, p.169.non-fictionAn autobiographical account of the wartime experiences of Henry Gullettworld war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia, henry gullett - autobiography

Booknon-fictionIllustrated overview of women artists from 5th - 20th century including European, British and American artists. A chapter on Chinese artists states that Chinese women's contribution to the arts ' beginning around 3000 BC.'painting, portraiture, sculpture, textiles, photography

7 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA description of the railway in Gembrook which were once the most important part of the small town gembrook (vic.)

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. 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. Taras Bulba Author: Nicolai Gogol Publisher: J M Dent & Sons Date: 1918 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 891.73 GOG Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker 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, taras bulba, nicolai gogol

The author, Esther McKay served in the NSW Police Force as a forensic investigator. These are true stories from her experiences.305 p. Paperback.new south wales police, esther mckay, forensic science

Softcoverself-help, walsh st library

Newspaper articles about the Prince Alfred Quartz Mining Company.Yellow front and Rear covers with Black Plastic ring binderPrince Alfred Quartz Mining Company 1869-1885 Mine Manager Reports From the Pleasant Creek News & Wimmera Advertiser Also known as the Pleasant Creek Chronicle Compiled By Greg Cameron For the Stawell Historical Society stawell gold mining

Book - DL size, 20 pages, centre stapled, full colour printed on gloss paper titled "TramTracker - Your new best friend", advising people could phone tram tracker and be advised by voice or SMS when the next tram due at a particular stop. Applicable for routes 48, 109 and 24, effective Dec. 2006. Details on how to use the system, stop ids, terms and conditions of use and a tear off section to record stop id's. Has the TramTracker logos and Yarra Trams logos. See Reg item 1102 for a similar item routes 57 and 59. 1050.1 - similar book, for routes 96, 109, 112 and 30, effective 12/2006.trams, tramways, tramtracker, yarra trams, tram stops, route 96, route 109, route 112, route 30

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In 1989 Mitcham technical School amalgamated with Mitcham High School, Donvale High School to become Mullauna College with the campus on Springfield Rd, Mitcham.School History.1 Yellow linen and paper covers. Mitcham Matters - brown writing front cover, back cover Year Book - 1986 staff list/movement/subject/activities with photographs. .2 Cream cover - Mitcham Matters - Final Edition Mitcham Technical School -1965-87 - front cover; Autographs - rear cover. Mitcham Mattersmitcham technical school - mitcham matters, mitcham matters

index, ill, maps, p.44.non-fictionA brief history of the railway across the Darling Range to Northam and York in Western Australia. Produced in conjunction with a railcar outing to Northam and Wundowie on the Eastern Railway by the ARHS.railroad construction - western australia - history, railroad operations - western australia - history

Six Vietnam Veterans' stories of their time in Vietnam.Cease Fire is a must read story about the lives of five men from Sydney's Northern Beaches who were involved in the Vietnam War, and another whose life was affected by the Second World War. The stories in Cease Fire are compelling and educate readers about the effects of war on human lives. It is ironic that the war did not cease for many returned soldiers - the firing never stopped. 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - australia - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian

Book has a black and white photograph of a woman in a dark coloured dress (Elizabeth Kenny [ca.1942]) Title and author's name are printed on a background of assorted sepia photos of nurses and patients. Abbreviated title and the authors name are also printed in light brown on a black background on the spine. A summary of the book is printed on the back covernon-fictionThe book examines how Elizabeth Kenny's, which often went against medical wisdom, significantly impacted the treatment of polio and influenced the development of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Previously the standard treatment for polio had been immobilization.elizabeth kenny 1886-1952, nursing-philosophy, nursing-research-philosophy, poliomylitis

From the Foreword: "It is once more the obligation of the AAF to submit a report of its/ activities to the American people". WW11. Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection.' Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book: Cover - light grey colour cardboard with black ink print on front. 93 pages, cut, plain, gloss white colour paper. illustrated black and white photographs, posters and maps.publications, "books, army air forces, usa, ww2, william (bill) thomason collection