Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Two copies of a 216 page book, one hardcover and one soft cover, of poems selected from the works of William McGonagall, Poet and Tragedian. With a biographical sketch and reminiscences by the author and a sketch portrait. Published and printed by David Winter and Son Ltd, Dundee, in 1954. First published in two parts in 1890. Catalogue stickers on spine. Copy (a) '2014.1 MCG' and copy (b) '2014.2 MCG'. A copy of newspaper article from Sydney Morning Herald dated 3-5-1975 inside cover of copy (a) and two copies of same article in copy (b). Also a newspaper article from The Age pasted on flyleaf of copy (a)William McGonagallbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, william mcgonagall, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 58 page hardcover book 'Sheaf Tosser and Other Poems' by Eric C Rolls. Published by Angus and Robertson in 1967 and printed in Australia by Halstead Press. Gold, black and white illustrated dust jacket. Catalogue sticker '2009 ROL' on spine. Inside front cover is a newspaper article 'Collections by Two Australian Poets' from The Sydney Morning Herald 18/3/67 reviewing this book.Eric C Rollsbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, eric c rolls, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 47 page hardback book of poems by David Rowbotham entitled ''Ploughman and Poet''. Poems about Australia including country towns, villages, landscapes, history etc. Published by the Lyre-Bird Writers and the Commonwealth Literary Fund in 1954. Printed by Edwards & Shaw, Sydney. Catalogue sticker '2081 ROW' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''For Alec H Chisholm with the author's Brotherly Regards. -- David Rowbotham Toowoomba, Q. Dec. 1954''David Rowbothambooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, david rowbotham

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 507 page green covered hardback book of the Songs of Scotland subsequent to Burns with memoirs of the poets. Compiled by the Rev. Charles Rogers, LLD, FSA, SCOT. Historiographer to the Historical Society. Published in 1870 by William P Nimmo, Edinburgh and printed by Schenck and McFarlane, St James Square. Catalogue sticker '2045 ROG' on spine.Charles Rogersbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, charles rogers, poetry, scottish poets

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 60 page book of Australian poetry by Hugh McCrae. Selection and introduction by Douglas Stewart. Published in 1966 by Angus & Robertson 'Australian Poets' Series and printed the Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2109 MCC'' on front cover.Hugh McCraebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, hugh mccrae, douglas stewart, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 65 page softcover book of poems by Mary Gilmore. Selection and introduction by Robert D. Fitzgerald. Published in 1963 by Angus & Robertson, ''Australian Poets'' series and printed by the Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2106 GIL'' on front cover.Mary Gilmorebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, mary gilmore, robert d. fitzgerald, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 57 page softcover book of poems by Rosemary Dobson. Selected by and introduction from the author. Published in 1963 by Angus & Robertson, ''Australian Poets'' series, and printed by the Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2107 DOB'' on front coverRosemary Dobsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, rosemary dobson, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 57page softcover book of poems by Alec Derwent Hope with an introduction by the author. Selected and arranged by Douglas Stewart. Published in 1963 by Angus & Robertson, 'Australian Poets Series' and printed by the Halstead Press. Catalogue sticker ''2108 HOP'' on front cover.A. D. Hopebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, a.d.hope, douglas stewart, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 165 page hardcover collection of Australian verse by the Scottish poet, Will Ogilvie who spent 12 years in Australia working as a drover, horse breaker and station hand. Dust jacket has a coloured illustration. Published in 1958 by Angus & Robertson and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. First published in 1898. Catalogue sticker ''2007 OGI'' on spine. Faded newspaper cutting from Sydney Morning Herald, 1/2/63, about the death of Will Ogilvie.Will Ogilviebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, will ogilvie, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 56 page soft cover book of tributes to John Shaw Neilson, poet. Alec Chisholm contributes one of 28 tributes. Biographical note by Robert Henderson Croll. B & W portrait of John Shaw Neilson after title page. Two poems by the poet precedes the tributes. Published in 1942 by the Bread and Cheese Club, Melbourne and printed by J. Roy Stevens, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2149 VAR'' on front cover.Variousbooks, collections, tribute, alec h chisholm collection, john shaw neilson, tribute, poetry

296 page hard cover (gold embossing) on edge of walnit cover), (Marbled front & back cover pages), titled 'The Poetical Works of John Milton from the text of Dr Newton. With the life of the author and a critique on 'Paradise Lost' by Joseph Addison, Esq - Cooke's Edition Vol II. Embellished with superb engravings. London: Printed for C. Cooke No 17 Paternoster Row - Cooke's Pocket Edition of the original and complete works of select British Poets or Entertaining Poetical Library containing the Poetic Productions of the most esteemed British Bard. 1) The gift of Dr Hume in black ink on cover page. 2) Various stamps of the Eaglehawk Public Library. 3) Various numbers in pen and ink on cover page. 4) Stickers of Eglaehawk Public Library on front cover and inside. C1797.John Miltonbook, book, milton's works vol 11 (cooke's pocket edition), john milton, dr newton, c cooke, joseph addison

278 hardcover (gold embossing on edge of walnut cover) titled 'The Poetical Works of John Milton. From the text of Dr. Newton with the Life of the Author and a critique on 'Paradise Lost' by Joseph Addison, Esq. Cooke's Pocket Edition Vol. Embellished with superb engravings. London. Printed for C. Cooke, No 17, paternoster Row; part of Cooke's Edition of Select Poets. 1) 1016 Thomas Balfour Stirling 1797 inscribed in black ink on cover page. 2) The gift of Dr Hume? To E. P. Library 1.475 No 884 on 7th cover page. 3) Various stamps & Stickers of Eaglehawk. Public Library on cover and cover pages.John Miltonbook, book, milton's works (cooke's pocket edition), the poetical works of john milton, joseph addison, dr newton, c cooke, thomas balfour stirling, dr hume, eaglehawk public library, paradise lost, no. 884

Poetry book with red cloth cover and part of the jacket pasted on the front cover. It has a picture of a rural scene of men driving cattle. The book contains a number of poems by a selection from Australian Poets. Poems chosen by Joan S. Mackaness, B.A. and George Mackaness, M.A., Litt. D. Written in the front of the book; 1959 Gift to Grade VIB from Mr. R.L. Harrowfield, Head Teacher.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - the wide brown land, joan s mackaness, george mackaness, mr r l harrowfield, golden square training school no 1189, angus and robertson, halstead press pty ltd

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 48 page booklet of various poems by well known poets. An anthology for lovers of nature compiled by J.E. Published by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd., London. Undated but probably early 1900s. Printed by Bendle & Jowitt Ltd, The Caxton Press, Torquay. Catalogue sticker ''2131 J.E.'' on front cover. Inscription inside back cover, partly rubbed out, not legible.J.E.books, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, english poets

'Musicians' Birthday Book' of George Liddell (music school, Long Gully?) with associated documents. A. 'The Music of the Poets - A Musicians' Birthday Book' 356 pages with music extracts and text on LH side of page; space for birthday information on RH side of each opening page. Printed by Walter Scott Ltd. London and compiled (author?) by Eleonore D'Estrerre-Keeling; 2nd Edition. Inscription on (first) page - 'To Mr. George Liddell With Jack H. Bryant's best wishes for your birthday 1905'. Also on this page (handwritten) and Title Page: Mr H Lofts 16 Tait St Footscray W11. Also (attached to back of front cover) an envelope inscribed 'For Gentlemen Only - Ladies are particularly requested not to look' (card inside!!). Attached to frontispiece (glued) is Hotel Shamrock letter-headed sheet with signatures of Ada Crossley Muecke and Francis F. Muecke. On last page is Photograph of 'Madame Ada Crossley' with signature over of Ada Crossley Muecke'. Within the book are approximately 110 names/signatures set according to date of birth date throughout year. b. Envelope and letter to Mrs Galloway, Moe from John Barry, Manager, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, July 1985 re directing of the book to Bendigo (45 View St); c. Note; family history and information re Liddell family (researched by??); d. Note: handwritten in ink - 'for Mulke read McCachie?' and 'Liddell - Music School in Long Gully'person, individual, musician

Lecture on the Ayrshire Poet - Wm. Pearce Richards: small booklet re lecture delivered before the Adelaide Literary Society 25/1/1886. 19 pages on Robert Burns. Printer: James Vernon, Stationer 229 Elizabeth St. Inscription Mr James Henry Curnow, with kind regards of the writer 21st Sept 1893.person, individual, curnow collection

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 400 page hardcover book of verse by James Russell Lowell (1819 - 1891), American poet. A sepia photo of J. R. Lowell appears opposite the title page. Introduction by William Michael Rossetti. Published in 1911 by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd, London, Melbourne, Toronto. Printed by Butler & Tanner, The Selwood Printing Works, Frome and London. Catalogue sticker ''2121 LOW'' on spine.James Russell Lowellbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, james russell lowell, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 32 page hardcover book of poems by Grace Perry, a 17 year old Sydney poet. Includes 2 pages of tributes from the press. Wholly set up in 1944 and printed by Consolidated Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2064 PER'' on front of dust jacket. Handwritten in biro on title page '' To our good friend Alx Chisholm with compliments of the author and her father, G R Perry 21/3/70.'' Also handwritten in biro on page 5 ''I think this extract is from the notice written by Alex Chisholm''. Referring to the tribute from The Herald, Melbourne.Grace Perrycottage, miners, alec h chisholm collection, grace perry, poetry

BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 'Adam Lindsay Gordon: Westminster Abbey Memorial Volume' by Douglas Sladen. 288 page hardcover book on the life and best poems of the Poet of Australia. Includes the address by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the unveiling of the Adam Lindsay Gordon memorial in Westminster Abbey on 11 May 1934. Also includes 8 B & W illustrations. Published by Hutchinson & Co. London, c1934. A 64 page list of other books by the publisher is included at the back. '2012 SLA' catalogue sticker on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'To A.H.Chisholm from Douglas Sladen Nov. 1938'Douglas Sladenbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, adam lindsay gordon, douglas sladen, poetry

BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 300 page hardback book of poetry by Australian and New Zealand authors selected by Percival Serle assisted by Frank Wilmot and Robert H. Croll. Published by W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., London (2nd impression Dec. 1929) and printed in Great Britain. Included are four poems by William Gay (1865 - 1897) a poet who came to Bendigo for the last few years of his life and died in Bendigo. '2138 SER' catalogue sticker on spine.Various poetsbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, william gay, percival serle, frank wilmot, robert h croll

1950 Various newspaper cuttings re C J Dennis (poet) 1950s-1960s. A memorial plaque to C. J. Dennis was placed in the plaza of the Southern Cross hotel. This plaque has a verse from the 'Bloke' and was made by Ola Cohn.Australiasion Post, Listener In, TV,person, individual, c.j.dennis

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 493 page hardback anthology of Australian verse chosen by George Mackaness. Published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney in 1946 and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker '2018 MAC' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ' For my old friend Alec Chisholm, bird lover and man-of-letters from the compiler G. Mackaness 10/8/46.Various Australian Poetsbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, george mackaness, poetry.

A green hard covered book titled '' Researches into the History of the British dog, from ancient laws, charters and Historical Records. With original anecdotes and illustrations of the nature and attributes of the dog. From the poets and prose writers of ancient, medieval and modern times.'' In two volumes. Vol. II. London: Robert Hardwicke, 192, Piccadilly. 1866. 424 pgs. (ill.)George R. Jessebooks, technical, dogs, book, books, dog, dogs, animal, animals, history, british dogs, pets

Rob Upson became a volunteer at the Bendigo Visitor Centre in 1998. The Staff produced a monthly newsletter called ‘The Grapevine’. Being reasonably new to Bendigo, Rob became interested in its history and began writing articles to share with the volunteers. He called them ‘Grapevine Cuttings’ under the pen name of ‘Merlot’. Rob wrote about 90 articles over a period of 12 years until ‘The Grapevine’ was finally pruned and shutdown. Rob is a valuable volunteer for the Bendigo Historical Society.Article 17 of 65 Newsletters in PDF format from the Grapevine collection. history, bendigo, grapevine cuttings, grave in maiden gully, william gay – bendigo poet

Typed notes briefly telling of the life of Arthur T. Woodward and mentions some of his pupils. Also mentions his family.document, arthur t woodward - artist and poet, school of mines, agnes goodsir, madge freeman (mrs lanfear thompson), george h freeman, bendigo high school, tom bone, adelaide national gallery, miss ola cohn, women's pioneers' memorial, fairy tree in the fitzroy gardens melb, mrs dorothy carroll, royal historical society of victoria, bendigo art gallery, princess margaret rose, kurmala, 'songs from a studio', mccoll rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne mine, 'roselands', ida woodward, lt col claude robertson, isola woodward, mr richard harvey, bendigo art gallery, w a dargie, 'the miser', baron von mueller

Typed and hand written notes on 'Gold Rushes around Bendigo', Eaglehawk Police Station, Bells In and Around Bendigo, Bendigo Historical Society Newsletter, Mr Henry Jones - Gold Buyer, and Sir John Quick. Gold Rushes Around Bendigo tells of some gold finds around Bendigo. Eaglehawk Police Station tells of the Building of the Log Lockups at Eaglehawk and White Hills and where the idea came from. Also the cost of building and source of logs. Bells In and Around Bendigo tell of a tram employee ringing a bell and shouting to all that the tram terminus at the Railway Station was discontinued. When this was sufficiently known the bell went to the Bridge Street Methodist Church. The BHS Newsletter mentions business men's names and connection with their trade. Mr Henry jones - Gold Buyer mentions where his office was and that you could buy gold and money could be exchanged as well. Sir John Quick page tells of the early life of Sir John Quick and his self-education, of the A. N. A. opening in Victoria.document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo goldfields, gold rushes around bendigo, caltex oil co, matt egan, thos fleck, knight's brick kiln, water commission, work shops, l king, r king, j mumberry, a kelly, 'auld dart', robert fallon, mrs jane stinton, joch, vol 1 gold nuggets literary society files (manuscript written 1852-1882.), john o'c hattam, eaglehawk police station, mr w perry, log lock-ups, john fry, charles fry, bendigo advertiser 30/3/1949, alex h stone, bendigo advertiser 20/41949, milburn's coffee palace, shell service station, bridge street methodist church, mr don hargreaves, bendigo historical society newsletter, mr buzza, mr ankle, mr foote, mr scales, mr bull, mr mutton, mr body, mr satori, mr tankard, mr punch, mr snowball, mr sweet, mr goody, mr pallett, mr frame, mr henry jones, bendigo advertiser centenary of bendigo supplement 1951, sir john quick, a w llewelyn, australian natives association, friendly society, virginia battery, commonwealth parliament, federation league, mr alfred deakin, mr d'esterre taylor, mr peacock, mr barret, mr george reid, corowa conference 1893, poet gay, bendigo cemetery, centenary history ana 1871-1971, john e menadue

A book titled ' The Life of Shakespeare Personal and Literary. Greatest Glory of English Literature and Pre-eminent Poet of the World.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 129 - 144 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward and Lock's Penny Books for the People.' Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, william shakespeare, lydia chancellor, collection, shakespeare, willliam shakespeare, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, penny books, literature, english literature, the life of shakespeare, biographies, novel, drama, famous people, person, male, advertisements, ward, lock & co. biographical sketches, ward, lock & co. biographical series, book, books

A book titled ' The Life of Robert Burns. The Poet of the People'. 'The Representative of the genius of his country: who held the dignity of manhood superior to the privileges of rank.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 353 - 368 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. ' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, robert burns, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, english literature, literature, poetry, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, person, male, individual, the life of robert burns, penny books, advertisements

A book titled ' The Life of Homer. The Poet of the Heroic World.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 753 - 768 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, homer, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of homer, shakespeare, william shakespeare, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny historical series, penny books, biographical series, poetry, literature, the illiad, the odyssey, greek legends, greece - history, famous people, male, advertisements, ward, lock & co. biographical sketches, ward, lock & co. biographical series