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Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, The Old Ford, Marysville No.9, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the old ford in Marysville, Victoria.An early photograph of the bridge at the end of the main street in Marysville which is near the Buxton-Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road intersection. The Marysville-Buxton Road joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, buxton-marysville road, marysville-wood's point road, maroondah highway, alexandra, yarra track, mining -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour tinted photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, The Old Ford, Marysville No.9, 1923-1963
An early colour tinted photograph of the old ford in Marysville, Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.An early photograph of the bridge at the end of the main street in Marysville which is near the Buxton-Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road intersection. The Marysville-Buxton Road joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, buxton-marysville road, marysville-wood's point road, maroondah highway, alexandra, yarra track, mining -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, There's No Flies on the Beer At MARYSVILLE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.There's No Flies on the Beer At/ MARYSVILLE Lift up the booze-please don't refuse-/ And here's to our next meeting./ While in behind some views you'll find,/ And I send you my hearty greeting. 1274 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, souvenir, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), old blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9), valentine publishing co, postcard -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Having a Thrilling Time at Marysville, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a Thrilling Time/ at MARYSVILLE 1765 PRINTED PAPER/ MAILING NOVELTY/ SHAPE PASSED BY THE G.P.O./ FOR PRINTED PAPER POSTAGE RATE/ Only Name and Address of Sender Allowed/ If any other writing, Letter Postage is required/ TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD. COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Shape Passed/ by G.P.O./ for/ Printed Paper/ Postage Rate/ 34-2 Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), mount margaret (image 5), main st (image 6), nicholl's lookout (image 7), the old ford (image 8), the acheron way (image 9), taggerty river (image 10), the road to cumberland valley (image 11) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, FOR LUCK from MARYSVILLE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.FOR LUCK from/ MARYSVILLE 1852 VALENTINE'S/ MAILING NOVELTY From VALENTINE'S "MAILING NOVELTY" POSTCARD. COPYRIGHT. Postal Rates/ within Australia Enclosed in/ Envelope 2 1/2"/ Sent Open/ with only/ Name and/ Address of/ Sender 1 1/2 Mt Kitchener House/ Marysville/ 31.1.51 Dear Nancy & Albert/ Well I thought that while I had a/ chance I would drop you a few lines to/ let you know that we are having a good/ time. I read in the Herald last night about/ Uncle Will's death, but he had suffered such/ a lot, that I guess he is better off. When/ Dad & I went to see him last Tues week/ he really looked dreadful. This is a very/ nice place to stay the meals and accommod-/ ation is very nice & they are a very nice/ crowd staying here. Beryl & I went to Alexander/ yesterday with some friends of Beryl's and tomorrow/ we are going the Reefton Spur trip, ? and the Eildon Weir/ trip and then Frid the Cumberland Valley Trip./ Well I must close so for the present lots of Love/ Violetmarysville, victoria, souvenir, postcard, valentine publishing co, cumberland valley road (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), the old ford marysville (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), mount margaret (image 7), stevenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Greetings from MARYSVILLE-WHEN AM I GOING TO HEAR FROM YOU?, 1940s-1960s
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Greetings from MARYSVILLE WHEN AM I GOING TO HEAR FROM YOU? PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD. COPYRIGHT. Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), mount margaret (image 5), main st (image 6), nicholl's lookout (image 7), the old ford (image 8), the acheron way (image 9), taggerty river (image 10), the road to cumberland valley (image 11) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Having a High Old Time at MARYSVILLE-KEEP WELL AND BRIGHT KEEP SMILING AND WRITE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a High Old Time at MARYSVILLE KEEP WELL/ AND BRIGHT/ KEEP SMILING/ AND WRITE 1902 VALENTINE'S/ MAILING NOVELTY From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POSTCARD. COPYRIGHT/ PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN To Dear Mrs Bannan, I was expecting/ you down to meet "my folks" while they/ were over. Sorry you couldnt fit it in/ They went back last Tuesday & we came/ up here on Wednesday. Weve settled in/ to have a restful holiday. its a lovely/ place spotlessly clean & beautiful meals/ Ive never eaten so much for years. We/ will be here for 10 days so I should put/ on at least a stone the way Im eating/ love & best wishes to you all from Wm Staceymarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Having a fine old time at MARYSVILLE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a fine old time at/ MARYSVILLE 5588 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, K. & H. Ellis, Panorama of Marysville with Black Range in background, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of a view of Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a view of Marysville in Victoria. The photograph has been taken from one of the many lookouts that surround Marysville.Panorama of Marysville with Black Range in background. Colorscans MARYSVILLE - VICTORIA Panorama of Marysville with Black/ Range in background. c PUBLISHED & PRINTED BY COLORSCAPES PUBLISHING PTY LTD 118-120 BRIGHTON STREET RICHMOND 3121 Supa-vu/ cards Photographed and Distributed by:/ K. & H. ELLIS - 35 Old Warburton Road/ Warburton 3799 20-1-81/ Dear Mum/ Just a line/ to let you know we/ have settled in here./ Its a nice park not to/ big, with a river in/ behind the van. (its/ more like a swift/ running creek, the/ kids are really enjoying/ it. There are plenty of/ walks to go on, up here/ tracks everywhere./ Hows the cooler going/ keeping you cool?/ We are able to say here until/ Sunday./ See you Mum/ Love Lois, Tom,/ & Kids. Mrs A. McTaggart/ 2 Frederick Street/ Kyabram Vic/ 3620. On reverse of postcard are 5 black marks; one in each corner and one in the centre from where the postcard has been removed from an album.marysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, k & h ellis, colorscans publishing -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Normanby Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From: Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) - Vol 2 by Andrew Ward and Associates The widening of Dandenong Road during the late 1980's has resulted in the destruction of the houses in the path of the roadworks and the construction of a high fence serving as a visual barrier between that thoroughfare and the remaining houses. Where comparatively large villas once stood on spacious allotments, only "Wisteria" survives at No. 135 Normanby Road. Adopting forms and timber enrichment characteristic of the American Queen Anne style, it has this in common with the largely reconstructed timber villa at no. 11 Normanby Avenue and to a lesser extent, 746 Inkerman Road. Normanby Road retains its comparatively opulent Edwardian character in a mature landscaped setting with spacious gardens and mature planes parallel with the railway reserve which, on account of the low lying ground in its vicinity has a high embankment commencing on the alignment of Malvern Grove and continuing to Caulfield Station. The earliest villas are Edwardian. Page 148 of Photograph Album with one landscape photograph of a house on Normanby Road (not Street).Handwritten: Normanby St [top right] / 148 [bottom right]trevor hart, verandah, porch, bull nosed verandah, tower house, tower, stone fence, normanby road, wisteria, american queen anne style, queen anne style, 1890's, mayfield grove, normanby street, timber houses, caulfield north, house names, edwardian, edwardian style, gardens -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Alma Road, circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Church of Christ, 514 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/43594 The Dandenong Road Church of Christ has regional importance as a landmark building along the Dandenong Road. It successfully addresses its triangular site by placing the belltower at the apex, deploying Romanesque and Gothic elements freely and to dramatic effect, heightened by the symbolism of the Cross (compare Robert Haddon's St Stephens in Balaclava Road of 1926).Page 4 of Photograph Album including three black and white photographs of properties on Alma Road. Two photographs are in the top half of the page and the third is in the bottom left hand side.Handwritten in black pen: Alma Road [top right of page] / 325 Alma Road [above top left photograph] / Church of Christ Caulfield North 14 Dec 1972 [above top right photograph] / 323-325 Alma Road [above bottom left photograph] / 4 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, houses, churches, church of christ caulfield north, dandenong road, bell towers, romanesque architectural style, gothic architectural style, bi-chromatic brickwork, cast iron work, verandahs, victorian architectural style -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Caulfield Institute of Technology
Two items from newspaper cuttings relating to this Institute: 1/Article from Chadstone Progress 19/03/1980 on parking problems. The local council suggested public transport instead. Titled 'Parking Problem at CIT' in 2 columns. School of Community and Access Education at C.I.T. stated in an article from the Caulfield Contact 26/03/1981 that they were running classes for older adults on local history of Caulfield and seeking interested participants. Titled 'Reflections of Life in Caulfield' in one column.c.i.t., caulfield institute of technology, logan brian, benn anthony, booth laura, dandenong road, caulfield east, caulfield, students, education, parking, country roads board, education department, victorian amateur turf club, student union, school of community and access education, education program for older adults, history, technical colleges, caulfield council, tertiary education, road construction and maintenance, caulfield racetrack, caulfield racecourse -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Copy of Lands Department Field Notes - Survey of Extension to Recreation Reserve, Township of Ringwood, Victoria, Field Notes 1907/436 - Part of O.P. R72D Surveyed 6.8.1907
Foolscap size photocopy of survey map with handwritten notations. References include New Lilydale Road 3 chains wide (Mount Dandenong Road), Silurian, undulating, poor grass, Corner cut off to allow for road in future subdivision, Old recreation reserve, (circled area) oval now in use, A. Gisler, I certify that this is a correct copy of the recorded observations & measurements made by me personally (signed) R.J. Gray 6/8/07. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Copy of Lands Department Field Notes - Parish of Ringwood, Victoria, Field Notes - OP34838 - surveyed in 1919 by D. Barker
5615b Foolscap size photocopy of survey map with handwritten notations. References include Braeside Avenue, Mount Dandenong Road, Rosedale Court, Railway Avenue, cyclone fence, Sec A, WB house, old tennis court netted, stable, old shed, tank stand, orchard, Township Boundary, netting fence, Railway fence, Ringwood to Lilydale Railway, I certify that these fieldnotes are a true copy of the actual results of observations & measurements taken by me on the ground (signed) D. Barker (1919). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ida Oke and all at Dandenong Scouting Jamboree in 1965
Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Invitation from Mr and Mrs W Oke (101 Mt Dandenong Road, East Ringwood) to celebrate son Robert ("Bob") on his 21st at Ringwood Masonic Hall, Pratt St, Ringwood 1957
Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Dandenong and District Historical Society, The Grand old lady of Dandenong, 1890-1990, 1990
64 p. : chiefly ill. ; Includes index.dandenong, dandenong town hall -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Vintage books, In the footsteps of Private Lynch, 2008
Retrace Australia's role in the First World War from the trenches of Somme Mud to the wider war on the Western Front. Imagine this. You are a country boy and just eighteen. The war has been raging for two years and because of your age, you have not been eligible for enlistment. Your mates, older by a few months are joining up and disappearing to the great adventure across the world in Europe. And there is forever talk of the need for reinforcements, for men like you to join up and support the Empire, Australia and your mates in the line. Such was the case for Edward Francis Lynch, a typical country boy from Perthville, near Bathurst. When war was declared in early August 1914, he was just sixteen and still at school, but like a generation of young males in Australia, there was something to prove and a need to be there. Will Davies, editor of the bestselling Somme Mud, meticulously tracked Lynch and his battalion's travels; their long route marches to flea ridden billets, into the frontline at such places as Messines, Dernancourt, Stormy Trench and Villers Bretonneux, to rest areas behind the lines and finally, on the great push to the final victory after August 1918. In words and pictures Davies fills in the gaps in Private Lynch's story and through the movements of the other battalions of the AIF provides impact and context to their plight and achievements. Looking at these battlefields today, the pilgrims who visit and those who attend to the land we come to understand how the spirit of Australia developed and of our enduring role in world politics.Bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.245.non-fictionRetrace Australia's role in the First World War from the trenches of Somme Mud to the wider war on the Western Front. Imagine this. You are a country boy and just eighteen. The war has been raging for two years and because of your age, you have not been eligible for enlistment. Your mates, older by a few months are joining up and disappearing to the great adventure across the world in Europe. And there is forever talk of the need for reinforcements, for men like you to join up and support the Empire, Australia and your mates in the line. Such was the case for Edward Francis Lynch, a typical country boy from Perthville, near Bathurst. When war was declared in early August 1914, he was just sixteen and still at school, but like a generation of young males in Australia, there was something to prove and a need to be there. Will Davies, editor of the bestselling Somme Mud, meticulously tracked Lynch and his battalion's travels; their long route marches to flea ridden billets, into the frontline at such places as Messines, Dernancourt, Stormy Trench and Villers Bretonneux, to rest areas behind the lines and finally, on the great push to the final victory after August 1918. In words and pictures Davies fills in the gaps in Private Lynch's story and through the movements of the other battalions of the AIF provides impact and context to their plight and achievements. Looking at these battlefields today, the pilgrims who visit and those who attend to the land we come to understand how the spirit of Australia developed and of our enduring role in world politics.world war 1914-1918 - personal narratives - australia, western front 1914-1918 - australian participation -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Random House, The thirty-six, 2009
Sigi Siegreich and his family were expelled from their home when the Germans invaded Poland in 1939. By the end of 1942, his parents and 167 members of his extended family had been exterminated in the death camps of Treblinka, Belzec and Auschwitz. Fifteen-year-old Sigi was first enslaved in the labour camp at Skarzysko-Kamienna and later at Czestochowa, where he met Hanka, a young girl and fellow prisoner who would eventually save his life. After the war ended, Sigi and Hanka married and began to rebuild their lives. Their daughter Evelyne was the first Jewish child born to Holocaust survivors in Katowice, Sigi's home town. Thanks to a chance meeting with a childhood friend in Munich, Sigi and his family eventually ended up in Melbourne, Australia, where he established a successful import business.Index, ill, maps, p.376.non-fictionSigi Siegreich and his family were expelled from their home when the Germans invaded Poland in 1939. By the end of 1942, his parents and 167 members of his extended family had been exterminated in the death camps of Treblinka, Belzec and Auschwitz. Fifteen-year-old Sigi was first enslaved in the labour camp at Skarzysko-Kamienna and later at Czestochowa, where he met Hanka, a young girl and fellow prisoner who would eventually save his life. After the war ended, Sigi and Hanka married and began to rebuild their lives. Their daughter Evelyne was the first Jewish child born to Holocaust survivors in Katowice, Sigi's home town. Thanks to a chance meeting with a childhood friend in Munich, Sigi and his family eventually ended up in Melbourne, Australia, where he established a successful import business.holocaust survivors - australia - history, holocaust - poland - 1939-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hardie Grant Book, The spirit of Kokoda : then and now, 2002
Australia lost its innocence in 1942. Japan had conquered Asia and the Pacific,and were at our doorstep. Our finest troops were fighting in the Middle East. All that stood between the Japanese onslaught and our homeland was a handful of 18-year-old militia troops who had never fired a shot in angerIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionAustralia lost its innocence in 1942. Japan had conquered Asia and the Pacific,and were at our doorstep. Our finest troops were fighting in the Middle East. All that stood between the Japanese onslaught and our homeland was a handful of 18-year-old militia troops who had never fired a shot in angerworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – kokoda, kokoda track papua new guinea -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, West Australian Newspapers, No survivors : HMAS Sydney : the 50-year-old mystery of Australia's greatest naval tragedy, 1991
50th anniversary commemorative issue of the sinking of HMAS SydneyBibliography, ill, p.48.non-fiction50th anniversary commemorative issue of the sinking of HMAS Sydney world war 1939 – 1945 – naval operations - australia, hmas sydney -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Denny Neave et al, Aussie soldier: Up close and personal, 2008
A collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.Bibliography, index, glossary, ill (b/w)non-fictionA collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.australia - history - military - personal narratives, australia - military culture -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Usborne Publishing, Under a war torn sky, 2001
After his plane is shot down by Hitler's Luftwaffe, nineteen-year-old Henry Forester of Richmond, Virginia, strives to walk across occupied France, with the help of the French Resistance, in hopes of rejoining his unit.map, p.295.fictionAfter his plane is shot down by Hitler's Luftwaffe, nineteen-year-old Henry Forester of Richmond, Virginia, strives to walk across occupied France, with the help of the French Resistance, in hopes of rejoining his unit.woeld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - fiction, war stories - juvenile fiction -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Elleston Trevor, Squadron airborne, 1957
In the summer of 1940, the Battle of Britain rages in the skies over southern England. Nineteen-year-old Pilot Officer Peter Stuyckes arrives at RAF Westhill and is immediately put to the test. Based on the author's own service as an RAF Flight Engineer, Squadron Airborne unfolds over one unforgettable week that summer, depicting the work of the many ground crew and other staff with intensity and brilliance as they support the Few in their fight against the Luftwaffe.p.254fictionIn the summer of 1940, the Battle of Britain rages in the skies over southern England. Nineteen-year-old Pilot Officer Peter Stuyckes arrives at RAF Westhill and is immediately put to the test. Based on the author's own service as an RAF Flight Engineer, Squadron Airborne unfolds over one unforgettable week that summer, depicting the work of the many ground crew and other staff with intensity and brilliance as they support the Few in their fight against the Luftwaffe. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - fiction, battle of britain - fiction -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Kit Denton, The breaker, 1973
This novel covers the entire range of the Breakers activities, a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin and a popular balladist. It includes a selection of poems: Paddy Magee -- A bachelor's view -- Summer midnight -- Envoi -- His masterpiece -- Much - a little while -- Who's riding old Harlequin now? -- The good things that remain -- Kitty's broom -- Short shrift.p.281.fictionThis novel covers the entire range of the Breakers activities, a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin and a popular balladist. It includes a selection of poems: Paddy Magee -- A bachelor's view -- Summer midnight -- Envoi -- His masterpiece -- Much - a little while -- Who's riding old Harlequin now? -- The good things that remain -- Kitty's broom -- Short shrift. boer war, edward henry murrant (alias breaker morant) -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Anthony Hill, Soldier boy : the true story of Jim Martin the youngest Anzac, 2001
On 28 June 1915, young James Martin sailed from Melbourne aboard the troopship Berrima - bound, ultimately, for Gallipoli. He was just fourteen years old. "Soldier Boy" is Jim's extraordinary true story, the story of a young and enthusiastic school boy who became Australia's youngest known Anzac. Four months after leaving his home country he would be numbered among the dead, just one of so many soldier boys who travelled halfway around the world for the chance of adventure. This is, however, just as much the story of Jim's mother, Amelia Martin. It is the heartbreaking tale of the mother who had to let him go, of his family who lost a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend. It is about Amelia's boy who, like so many others, just wanted to be in on the action.ill, maps, p.166.non-fictionOn 28 June 1915, young James Martin sailed from Melbourne aboard the troopship Berrima - bound, ultimately, for Gallipoli. He was just fourteen years old. "Soldier Boy" is Jim's extraordinary true story, the story of a young and enthusiastic school boy who became Australia's youngest known Anzac. Four months after leaving his home country he would be numbered among the dead, just one of so many soldier boys who travelled halfway around the world for the chance of adventure. This is, however, just as much the story of Jim's mother, Amelia Martin. It is the heartbreaking tale of the mother who had to let him go, of his family who lost a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend. It is about Amelia's boy who, like so many others, just wanted to be in on the action.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, gallipoli campaign - child soldiers - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Thomas Dunne Books et al, SEAL warrior death in the dark : Vietnam, 1968-1972, 2009
A vivid, riveting account of highly decorated Navy SEAL Thomas H. Keith's Vietnam tour of duty and his profoundly revealing first-hand experience with the emergence of modern guerrilla warfare. The old battle tactics were useless for the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, who were fighting a guerrilla war on foreign soil for the first time in American historyIndex, bibliography, ill, p.268.non-fictionA vivid, riveting account of highly decorated Navy SEAL Thomas H. Keith's Vietnam tour of duty and his profoundly revealing first-hand experience with the emergence of modern guerrilla warfare. The old battle tactics were useless for the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, who were fighting a guerrilla war on foreign soil for the first time in American historyvietnam war 1961-1975 - guerilla operations, vietnam war 1961-1975 - us involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Brolga Publishing, A Vietnam vet's remarkable life : the true meaning of mateship, 2012
It's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.Ill, p.267.non-fictionIt's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Miegunyah Press, A merciful journey : recollections of a World War II patrol boat man, 2005
In 1939 Marsden Hordern's mother refused to sign the paper allowing her seventeen-year-old son to fight overseas with the Royal Australian Air Force. 'I did not rear you to be killed in an airplane,' she said. 'Join the navy.' He took her advice and in doing so determined his future. In small patrol boats, Fairmiles and a Harbour Defence Motor Launch, he patrolled the shores of Japanese-held territory, assisted beleaguered commandos in Timor, and was finally caught up in the drama of rounding up Japanese prisoners of war and guarding them in New Guinea.Index, bibliography, notes,maps, ill, p.334.non-fictionIn 1939 Marsden Hordern's mother refused to sign the paper allowing her seventeen-year-old son to fight overseas with the Royal Australian Air Force. 'I did not rear you to be killed in an airplane,' she said. 'Join the navy.' He took her advice and in doing so determined his future. In small patrol boats, Fairmiles and a Harbour Defence Motor Launch, he patrolled the shores of Japanese-held territory, assisted beleaguered commandos in Timor, and was finally caught up in the drama of rounding up Japanese prisoners of war and guarding them in New Guinea.world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia, royal australian navy -
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Book, Five Mile, Victory : the epic of World War II 1939-1945, 2005
Captures and details events of WWII, with stunning photographs and riveting text in this historical reference book for both young and old. Offers previously unknown details in regard to Australia and New Zealand's role within the war.Index, ill, maps, p.320.non-fictionCaptures and details events of WWII, with stunning photographs and riveting text in this historical reference book for both young and old. Offers previously unknown details in regard to Australia and New Zealand's role within the war.world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works, world war 1939-1945 - history