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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Phoenix Paperback, Defying Hitler : a memoir, 2003
ebastian Haffner was a non-Jewish German who emigrated to England in 1938. This memoir (written in 1939 but only published now for the first time) begins in 1914 when the family summer holiday is cut short by the outbreak of war, and ends with Hitler's assumption of power in 1933. It is a portrait of himself and his own generation in Germany, those born between 1900 and 1910, and brilliantly explains through his own experiences and those of his friends how that generation came to be seduced by Hitler and Nazism.Index, ill, p.259.non-fictionebastian Haffner was a non-Jewish German who emigrated to England in 1938. This memoir (written in 1939 but only published now for the first time) begins in 1914 when the family summer holiday is cut short by the outbreak of war, and ends with Hitler's assumption of power in 1933. It is a portrait of himself and his own generation in Germany, those born between 1900 and 1910, and brilliantly explains through his own experiences and those of his friends how that generation came to be seduced by Hitler and Nazism. germany - history - 20th century, national socialism - germany -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A Vietcong Memoir (Copy 1), 1985
vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Colson, Geraldine, The Soldier Who Didn't Die: A Sister's Memoir. (Copy 1), 2018
Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Colson, Geraldine, The Soldier Who Didn't Die: A Sister's Memoir. (Copy 2), 2018
Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cosgrove, Peter (General Sir), You Shouldn't Have Joined: A Memoir, 2020
General Sir Peter Cosgrove is one of Australia's most significant public figures. As a soldier he saw action in Vietnam, winning the Military Cross, and rose to the very top of his profession, becoming Chief of the Defence Force.General Sir Peter Cosgrove is one of Australia's most significant public figures. As a soldier he saw action in Vietnam, winning the Military Cross, and rose to the very top of his profession, becoming Chief of the Defence Force.cosgrove, peter, 1947-, governors general - australia - biography, soldiers - australia - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A Vietcong Memoir (Copy 1), 1985
vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A Vietcong Memoir (Copy 2), 1985
vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mount, Frank, Wrestling with Asia: A Memoir, 2012
Follow Frank through the war zones of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, guerilla-infested areas of Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines and the exotic capitals of the region.Follow Frank through the war zones of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, guerilla-infested areas of Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines and the exotic capitals of the region.vietnam, laos, cambodia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Estes, Jack, A Field of innocence: A ,Memoir of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
The tales of battle are chilling and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.The tales of battle are chilling and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.united states. marine corps - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Estes, Jack, A Field of innocence: A Memoir of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
The tales of battle are chilling, and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.The tales of battle are chilling, and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.united states. marine corps - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, John Fairfax, My Regards to Broadway: A Memoir, 1991
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketaustralian biography, john fairfax & sons, james fairfax, publishers and publishing, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Harrison E. Salisbury, A Journey for Our Times: A Memoir, 1983
Hardcover W/ Dust JacketLibrary of John Dowell Davies Sealamerican biography, journalists, walsh st library -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Dr. William Downey, Scenes from childhood : a pre-war memoir, 2007
Patricia Downey's recollections of her childhood living in Box Hillnon-fictionPatricia Downey's recollections of her childhood living in Box Hilldowney> patricia, social history, domestic life -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, Sir Charles Lowe- A Biographical Memoir by Newman Rosenthall- Robertson and Mullens, J.c. Stephens P/L 1968
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The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, The Laureate of the Centaurs- A Memoir of the Life of Adam Lindsay Gordon
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The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, The Laureate of the Centaurs- a Memoir of the Life of Adam Lindsay Gordon- J Howlett-Ross- Samuel J Mullen 29 Ludgate Hill 1888
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Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Sir Robert Menzies 1894-1968 - a new informal memoir / [by] Sir Percy Joske, 1978
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Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford University Press (Australia), Santamaria: A Memoir, 1997
Autobiography of local (Kew) political identityxv, 328 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.Autobiography of local (Kew) political identitysantamaria ba, national civic council, political biographies -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Rev Thos. Williams, Assiduity – Being a Memoir of the late Mr Richard H. Hart of Stawell, 1885
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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Ad Altiora Certamus : a collective memoir of the Box Hill High School 1959-55 Cohort and the Foundation Matriculation Class, 2015
The 1950 Form 1 group became the Cohort that culminated in the formation of the School's Foundation Matriculation Class. The following account is a compilation of recollections and anecdotes of Primary and Secondary schooling prior to either leaving Box Hill High School or deciding to continue on.Incl. bibliographical references, 214 pages. The 1950 Form 1 group became the Cohort that culminated in the formation of the School's Foundation Matriculation Class. The following account is a compilation of recollections and anecdotes of Primary and Secondary schooling prior to either leaving Box Hill High School or deciding to continue on.box hill high school, high schools, high school graduates, (mr) robert l hayes -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, General Sir Peter Cosgrove, You Should Have Joined - General Sir Peter Cosgrove - A Memoir, 2020
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Friends of St Brigids Association
Book - Angela’s Ashes : A Memoir of a Childhood, McCourt, Frank. 1996. Angela’s Ashes : A Memoir of a Childhood. London: HarperCollins
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The Celtic Club
Book, Kevin Dalton, 'that could never be' a memoir, 2003
This memoir oscillates between pathos and humour, from life in a Limerick orphanage to eventual ordination as a Church of Ireland clergyman. This memoir celebrates determination to survive.p.182.non-fictionThis memoir oscillates between pathos and humour, from life in a Limerick orphanage to eventual ordination as a Church of Ireland clergyman. This memoir celebrates determination to survive. church of ireland - clergy -biography, ireland - social life and customs -
The Celtic Club
Book, Peter Sheridan, 44: A Dublin memoir, 1999
A memoir of life in 1960s Dublin.p.296.non-fictionA memoir of life in 1960s Dublin.ireland - social life and customs, dublin - history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Precious Bodily Fluids: A Larrikan's Memoir, Charles Waterstreet, 1998
This publication tells the story of the battle to introduce fluoridation to eh water supply of Albury in New South Wales. The events are described through the eyes of the author, Charles Wallstreet wo was a11 years old when the battle raged.A publication of 262 pages. Soft cover includes images with the synopsis published on the back. The inside cover includes a map of the Albury district .non-fictionThis publication tells the story of the battle to introduce fluoridation to eh water supply of Albury in New South Wales. The events are described through the eyes of the author, Charles Wallstreet wo was a11 years old when the battle raged. albury nsw social conditions, albury 1960s -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A Long Way from Silver Creek: A Family Memoir, Margaret Gee, 2000
This book tells the story of Margaret Gee's family, spanning three generations living on the land in picturesque North Eastern Victoria, near Beechworth-Kelly country and steeped in the history of the gold rush and early pioneers. It is the story of her indomitable father, who grew up at Silver Creek, then joined the Australian Navy, became a prisoner of war on the Burma Railway after surviving the sinking of HMAS Perth, of his wife and family.non-fictionThis book tells the story of Margaret Gee's family, spanning three generations living on the land in picturesque North Eastern Victoria, near Beechworth-Kelly country and steeped in the history of the gold rush and early pioneers. It is the story of her indomitable father, who grew up at Silver Creek, then joined the Australian Navy, became a prisoner of war on the Burma Railway after surviving the sinking of HMAS Perth, of his wife and family.gee family, beechworth, rural families, country life -- victoria -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Blackwood and Sons, Henry Dundas, Scots Guards a memoir, 1921
The autobiography of Henry Dundas in the Great Warp.252.non-fictionThe autobiography of Henry Dundas in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, The poetical works of Thomas Hood : with memoir, explanatory notes, etc
A critical examination of the poetical works of Thomas Hoodp.615.non-fictionA critical examination of the poetical works of Thomas Hood poetry - english, thomas hood 1799-1845 -
Marriner Group Theatres Archive
Book, Ruth Cracknell - A Biased Memoir
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McCain, John, Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir (Copy 2), 2008
Senator John McCain leaned about life from his grandfather and father, both admirals in the US Navy. Their careers and their courage helped prepare McCain for the biggest challenge of his life when , as a naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi In 1967, and seriously injured. When his captors realised McCain's family background, they offered him early release. McCain refused the offer and was subsequently tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisioned for more that five years (the longest in US military history).Senator John McCain leaned about life from his grandfather and father, both admirals in the US Navy. Their careers and their courage helped prepare McCain for the biggest challenge of his life when , as a naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi In 1967, and seriously injured. When his captors realised McCain's family background, they offered him early release. McCain refused the offer and was subsequently tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisioned for more that five years (the longest in US military history). john mccain, united states. congress. senate -- biography., vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, naval aviator, hanoi, wounded serviceman, solitary confinement, prision of war