Index, ill, p.192.non-fictionThe homes of Irish writers is an evocative record of the links between Irelands' best known writers and the surroundings in which they lived.irish writers - biography, literature - ireland

Two books of poetry and writings by women of East Gippsland. 1833.1 is Volume 2 and has a red cover. 1833.2 is Volume 3 and has a blue cover. Both books are edited by: Marie Munday, Betty Ory and Dorothy Watt.literature women's-writing literature-east-gippsland

non-fictionAnnotation. A collection of essays, short stories and poetry about the writers and their relationship living, working or visiting the suburbs of Kingston Victoria.australian poetry, short stories, kingston

SoftcoverDear Trish, Love Bee March 86walsh st library

SoftcoverBlue ballpoint pen inscription on title page: 'To dear Mandie, / with love / Bunch / Christmas 85'walsh st library

This portable braille writer was made for the Royal Institute for the Blind, England. It embosses a roll of paper tape. A folding arm, which extends 29 centimetres beyond the width of the braille writer, holds the tape. The braille writer has six conventional keys and a spacing key. The bottom of the wooden carrying case serves as a base and is lined with green felt. It was manufactured by J.M. Glauser and Sons, who produced several braille writers in the period 1930-1950.Metal portable braille writer in a wooden box "JMG No. 17" is stamped on top of the machine.braille equipment, assistive devices

The Fellowship of Australian Writers was initially founded in Sydney in 1928 and a separate Victorian Branch was established in 1938.Scattered Nuggets Bendigo Fellowship Of Australian Writers, an anthology of poetry & prose by members of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (Vic) Inc Bendigo Regional Branch.books, collections, poetry

This is a collection of three business sized cards, printed for various uses at various times for the Emerging Writers' Festival.A collection of three business cards printed for use by Emerging Writers' Festival director's and as a way to download the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival digital showbag.emerging writers' festival, literary programming, the wheeler centre,

The 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival was held from April 7-9 in 2006. This small collection of images feature Artistic Director Steve Grimwade and other Emerging Writers' Festival and Express Media staff.A collection of digital photographs associated with the 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival.2006 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, Australia’s oldest food society, was founded in May 1886. Members were from business, professional and academic circles. The Club had some arcane rituals, with Masters and Writers of the Records. This letter from The Recorder is addressed to Brother Boyd and includes a list of 26 members and lists of past Writers of the Records and Masters from 1964-1966, and list of Writers of the Records and Masters for the next two years 1967-1968. These roles change each month. Boyd was scheduled to be Writer in March 1968.Letter plus two pages with list of members and Writers of the Records and Masters.

The 2012 Emerging Writers' Festival was the ninth Emerging Writers' Festival - and the year that marked the beginning of EWF Digital. Lisa Dempster was Artistic DirectorA collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2012 Emerging Writers' Festival. 2012 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Director David Ryding, with highlights including the 48 Hour Play Generator and Speakers' Corner.A black, grey and white poster advertising the 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival.2009 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The 2010 Emerging Writers' Festival was the first EWF programmed by Artistic Director Lisa Dempster. The Festival ran in Melbourne from May 21st until May 30th, 2010.A collection of digital photographs associated with the 2010 Emerging Writers' Festival.2010 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Steve Grimwade and ran from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 27 May 2007, at the Melbourne Town Hall, State Library Victoria and Federation Square. Special events in 2007 included: - Friday night launch featuring a keynote speech by Waleed Ali on issues key to emerging writers - The 48-Hour Play Generator - Scrabble - the best in wordplay – the Festival's Saturday night party - Independent Press and Zine Fair – all day Sunday in the Atrium - RMIT Gallery art/text exhibition from May 1 - Speed Dating for writers and editorsA collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival.2007 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The Reader includes articles, essays, poems, stories and artworks that presents highlights from the 2009 Festival and the writing world beyond. Recreating the diversity of writing forms and styles that the Emerging Writers’ Festival showcases, The Reader includes novelists, journalists, screenwriters, comedians, poets, playwrights, spoken word artists, comics writers and others, all talking about or showcasing their particular craft – all talking shop – but in a way that is useful and interesting to all writers. The book was published in 2009 and edited by Dion KaganThe Reader is the first Emerging Writers' Festival book. It has a black and silver cover with circular motifs on the front.emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the reader, books, dion kagan

Two sighted women sit in an outside porch at the Braille Library in South Yarra, transcribing the books in front of them into Braille, using a stylus and frame. This image shows sighted volunteer Braille transcribers. At this time all Braille was manually transcribed using a hand frame and metal stylus. These volunteers worked at Australia's first Braille Library created by the Victorian Association of Braille Writers.Black and white image of two Braille writersbraille equipment, victorian association of braille writers

The 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Artistic Director Lisa Dempster. The festival ran from May 26 until June 5th, 2011.A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival.2011 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Director Lisa Dempster. The festival ran from May 26 until June 5th, 2011.A white poster with blue font and colourful paint markings advertising the 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival.2011 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

This poster is advertising the 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival, which was Directed by Steve Grimwade in 2007.A red, black and white poster advertising the 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival, including festival dates and sponsor logos.emerging writers' festival, 2007, literary programming, the wheeler centre, steve grimwade, zine fair

The Signal Express provided daily reviews, interviews and printed materials around the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival. These include articles including a Q&A with Director Sam Twyford-Moore.A series of black and white, A4 printed publications that focus on the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival.10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, festival

The 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival ran from May 23rd until June 2nd, 2013. The festival was held in Melbourne and offered 68 events across 11 days. Program highlights include the Writers' Town Hall Conference, the late night literary programming at new Festival Hub 1000 £ Bend and the health and well-being focused Writers' Retreat at Abbotsford Convent.A collection of digital photographs associated with the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival. All photographed within this sample were taken by photographer mark Gambino.10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, literary festival, melbourne, abbotsford convent,

The 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Festival Director David Ryding.A blue, grey and white poster advertising the 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival, running from May 10-11 in 2008.2008 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival was the third EWF. Surveying and understanding the wants and needs of audiences has always been an important part of programming for the following year at the EWF.A green A4 page with printing on both sides that surveys participants of the 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival.2006 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

This is the audience survey, developed after the first Emerging Writers' Festival, held in 2004. Surveying and understanding the wants and needs of audiences has always been an important part of programming for the following year at the EWF.A black and white folded survey for audiences of the first Emerging Writers' Festival, held in 2004.2004 emerging writers' festival, richard watts, express media, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by David Ryding and ran from May 22nd until May 31st. Program highlights include Speed Dating, The First Word and the Weekend Town Hall Conference.A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival.2009 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

The Reader brings together ideas and insights into the craft, philosophy and politics of being a writer. It’s about writing and everything that comes with that: editing and publishing, motivation and distraction, the missed opportunities and the poetics of failure. With articles, essays, poems, fiction and artworks, The Reader blurs the lines between the creative and the critical, ultimately asking, what is it to be a writer? The book was published in 2010 and edited by Aden RolfeThe second volume of The Reader, this book has a blue cover depicting a drawn writer at work in the only light room of a building.emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the reader, books, aden rolfe, 2010,

Letter to paper - writer was charged 21/- return fare for wife, two children and self to get to Phillip Island and 15/- for the car, yet cars were taken free for weekenders.Letter to paper - writer was charged 21/- return fare for wife, two children and self and 15/- for car.local history, documents, newspapers, ferry fares, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

The 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival was held in May and was the fifth time the festival ran. It was the first EWF programmed by Artistic Director David Ryding, with special events including a Zine Fair, 48 Hour Play Generator and a series of artists responding to the work of singer songwriter Paul Kelly.A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival.2008 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne, paul kelly