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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: FOLIOS 'THE VOICE'
Four folios by Lillie Bush entitled 'The Voice'. A: Soprano Mezzo Contralto; b: Book 2 (pencil corrected copy); c: Book One - How to get notes (corrected copy, both 1&2 Book; d: A Voice Tonic for Speakers and Singers. Inscribed L. B. Lilly Bush, Royston, 64 Dandenong Rd., Caulfield, Vic.Lillie Bushperson, individual, bush collection - personal -
Cockatoo History & Heritage Group
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Fern Bower, Tourist Track, Cockatoo, VIC
Cockatoo's Tourist Track featured in many postcards that were produced. It was an important attraction for the many holiday makers that came to Cockatoo in the early part of last century.The Tourist Track extended along the Cockatoo Creek, crossing the creek in various parts. It seemingly followed the creek until it ended in the vicinity of Mountain Rd and started near the swimming pool.Original Postcard - The Rose Series P 1619 cockatoo creek, tourist track, rose series postcard, cockatoo victoria -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (sub-item) - Black and White, The Dandenongs from Wonga Park
ROSE SERIES P. 913 THE DANDENONGS FROM WONGA PARK, VIC. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Pamphlet, Price List for 1925, A.G. Nightingale, Nurseryman, Emerald, Vic, About 1925
Nursery owned by Alfred George Nightingale, who originally worked for Nobelius Nurseries. Nightingale Nursery sold fruit and ornamental trees and delivered to Emerald Railway Station. The nurseries covered an area of 50 acres.Part of the horticultural history of Emerald and the surrounding district.Four page, cream coloured pamphlet with black printing. Contains price lists for fruit trees, ornamentals, berries, hedge plants, creepers and pot plants.a.g.nightingale, emerald -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Tim Gatehouse, Goronga : A Hill Station Garden, 2022
"Goronga is a farming property at Pakenham Upper, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges 55 kilometres from Melbourne. The property of 24 hectares (60 acres) was established as a farm by selectors in the 1870s and in 1889 was purchased by Melbourne residents William and Matilda Raleigh, who created a hill station garden around the new house they built adjoining the earlier farmhouse...." -- page 3.36 p.; 30 cmnon-fiction"Goronga is a farming property at Pakenham Upper, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges 55 kilometres from Melbourne. The property of 24 hectares (60 acres) was established as a farm by selectors in the 1870s and in 1889 was purchased by Melbourne residents William and Matilda Raleigh, who created a hill station garden around the new house they built adjoining the earlier farmhouse...." -- page 3. pakenham upper (vic.), goronga -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, City of Greater Dandenong, Living Treasures of Greater Dandenong. Heroes in our midst, 2000
Living Treasures is a local project where people who have made a lasting impact on the quality and nature of life for all of the City of Greater Dandenong community were named and honoured. The project was initiated as part of the city's celebrations for Australian Federation in 2001. In the lead up to federation, the City of Greater Dandenong honoured one of its residents as a Living Treasure each month from September 1998 until September 2000. This publication contains portraits of the initial living treasures - the project is ongoing. https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/history-and-cultural-heritage/living-treasuresnon-fictionLiving Treasures is a local project where people who have made a lasting impact on the quality and nature of life for all of the City of Greater Dandenong community were named and honoured. The project was initiated as part of the city's celebrations for Australian Federation in 2001. In the lead up to federation, the City of Greater Dandenong honoured one of its residents as a Living Treasure each month from September 1998 until September 2000. This publication contains portraits of the initial living treasures - the project is ongoing. https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/history-and-cultural-heritage/living-treasureswal turner, maurie jarvis, dandenong (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, KB Mitchell, A History of the Dandenong High School 1919 - 1968
... dandenong (vic.) dandenong high school A History ...A History of the Dandenong High School 1919 - 1968non-fictionA History of the Dandenong High School 1919 - 1968dandenong (vic.), dandenong high school -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Helen Coulson, Story of the Dandenongs, 1959
History of European settlement of Dandenong ranges; minimal references to Aboriginal occupation.xv, 416 p.; 26 cmnon-fictionHistory of European settlement of Dandenong ranges; minimal references to Aboriginal occupation. dandenong ranges, land settlement, ferntree gully, scoresby (vic.), lysterfield (vic.), macclesfield (vic.), avonsleigh (vic.), wantirna (vic.), bayswater (vic.), rowville (vic.), emerald (vic.), yellingbo (vic.), cockatoo (vic.), early pastoralists -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Maree Chapman, The Church on the Hill - A history of St. Michael's Parish Berwick, 1996
The first church, built of weatherboard, was erected in 1870. It was originally part of the Brighton Parish. St. Michael's Parish was established in 1956, having previously been part of the parish of Dandenong. In 1956 it became part of the Diocese of Sale. The current Church was opened on 29 April 1984 and was blessed by the Bishop of Sale Eric D'Arcy. The Architect was Smith and Tracey and the builder was C.D. Mason Constructions.non-fictionThe first church, built of weatherboard, was erected in 1870. It was originally part of the Brighton Parish. St. Michael's Parish was established in 1956, having previously been part of the parish of Dandenong. In 1956 it became part of the Diocese of Sale. The current Church was opened on 29 April 1984 and was blessed by the Bishop of Sale Eric D'Arcy. The Architect was Smith and Tracey and the builder was C.D. Mason Constructions.st michael's parish berwick, berwick (vic.), st francis xavier college, father john gallagher -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Alex Scott & Co, 1886-1986 : Scott & Co. -- a proud record of 100 years in the selling ring, 1986
This is a 32-page book featuring illustrations and photographs that celebrate the centenary of this family-owned business in Dandenong, Victoria. The foreword was written by Greg Dickson, and the book highlights the company's history and achievements. (AI generated)32 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.non-fictionThis is a 32-page book featuring illustrations and photographs that celebrate the centenary of this family-owned business in Dandenong, Victoria. The foreword was written by Greg Dickson, and the book highlights the company's history and achievements. (AI generated)alex scott & co, dandenong (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Dandenong & District Historical Society, A snapshot of Dandenong in 2001, 2002
A community history of Dandenong in 2001. The history takes the form of written submissions from approx 160 community organisations, clubs, schools etc. The submissions include a short history of the organisation, and a summary of that organisation's activities in 2001. Includes index, photographs.xviii, 201 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA community history of Dandenong in 2001. The history takes the form of written submissions from approx 160 community organisations, clubs, schools etc. The submissions include a short history of the organisation, and a summary of that organisation's activities in 2001. Includes index, photographs. dandenong (vic.), community organisations -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Paul Mandy, Keen on Sport - A brief History of sport in Dandenong
... sport dandenong (vic.) A history of sport in Dandenong ...A history of sport in Dandenong covering the years 1840 to 1930non-fictionA history of sport in Dandenong covering the years 1840 to 1930sport, dandenong (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, MA Jones, Prolific in God's gifts : a social history of Knox and the Dandenongs, 1983
a detailed historical account of the Knox and Dandenong regions in Victoria, Australia. The book explores the area's development from the arrival of the first pastoralists to its transformation into part of urban Melbourne. It highlights key figures such as James Clow, a clergyman and pastoralist, and John Wood Beilby, an explorer and speculator. The book also discusses the region's early agricultural struggles, the impact of the railway, and its emergence as one of Australia's first tourist destinations. Richly illustrated with photographs and maps, it provides a vivid picture of the area's history through original newspaper excerpts and documents. [AI generated text]328 p.; 24 cmnon-fictiona detailed historical account of the Knox and Dandenong regions in Victoria, Australia. The book explores the area's development from the arrival of the first pastoralists to its transformation into part of urban Melbourne. It highlights key figures such as James Clow, a clergyman and pastoralist, and John Wood Beilby, an explorer and speculator. The book also discusses the region's early agricultural struggles, the impact of the railway, and its emergence as one of Australia's first tourist destinations. Richly illustrated with photographs and maps, it provides a vivid picture of the area's history through original newspaper excerpts and documents. [AI generated text]knox (vic.), dandenongs -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Jo Jenkinson, A history of the Emerald and District Co-operative Society
A History of the Emerald and District Cooperative Society* by Jo Jenkinson explores the origins and development of the Emerald & District Co-op, which has been operating in the Dandenong Ranges since 1945. The book details how the cooperative was founded in response to wartime shortages, particularly stock feed for local farmers. It highlights the early challenges faced by the community and the cooperative movement's philosophy, which prioritizes collective effort and shared ownership. The book also provides historical context about Emerald, including its early businesses, social institutions, and the impact of the cooperative on the town's growth. [AI generated text]40 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA History of the Emerald and District Cooperative Society* by Jo Jenkinson explores the origins and development of the Emerald & District Co-op, which has been operating in the Dandenong Ranges since 1945. The book details how the cooperative was founded in response to wartime shortages, particularly stock feed for local farmers. It highlights the early challenges faced by the community and the cooperative movement's philosophy, which prioritizes collective effort and shared ownership. The book also provides historical context about Emerald, including its early businesses, social institutions, and the impact of the cooperative on the town's growth. [AI generated text]emerald (vic.), emerald and district co-operative society -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, Casey Cardinia connections at Dandenong Community Cemetery, 2023
A compilation of stories of people and their families buried at Dandenong Cemetery with connections to the Casey-Cardinia area42 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA compilation of stories of people and their families buried at Dandenong Cemetery with connections to the Casey-Cardinia areadandenong (vic.), dandenong cemetery -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, St James' Dandenong 1864 - 1989
... dandenong (vic.) St James' Church Dandenong History of St ...History of St James' Dandenong 1864 - 1989non-fictionHistory of St James' Dandenong 1864 - 1989dandenong (vic.), st james' church dandenong -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Dandenong High School Ex-Students' Association, Snippets and snapshots through the years : a salute to 100 years of high school history, 1919-2019, 2019
100 years of Dandenong High School history, 1919-2019non-fiction100 years of Dandenong High School history, 1919-2019dandenong high school, dandenong (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Jenny Ferguson, A concise history of the Dandenong Markets, 1998
A short history of Dandenong's food and livestock markets.16 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA short history of Dandenong's food and livestock markets.dandenong (vic.), dandenong markets, city of greater dandenong, -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Booklet, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, Casey Cardinia Collection - Dandenong Information File, 2022
Display book containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Dandenong area.non-fictiondandenong (vic.), rossmoyne