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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Andrew Ross Museum, Golden days on the Caledonian diggings / Mick Woiwod, 2005_
This book contains the diaries of Thomas Young, 1859-1866 and 1895-1900, based in Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill and Christmas Hills. Explanatory notes, interpretation etc by Mick Woiwod.69 pages, illus.Signed by author on title page.thomas young, mick woiwod, christmas hills -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Bunjil of the Wurundjeri / Kenneth Eric Eckersall, 2007
Self-published essay by Kenneth Eric Eckersall, Eltham, Victoria, October 2007 For the Wurundjeri people, Bunjil, the Eaglehawk was seen as being the all powerful Being of the Dreamtime, the all-father who created the centre world and its creatures. After the creation Bunjil with his wives and sons went up into the “tharingbeik”, the sky, where he remains today as the star Altair.Paperback; v, 58 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.[signed by author on title page]wurundjeri, aborigines, bunjil, mythology -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Eltham's serious and their neighbours : a history and memoir : Eltham Wesleyan/Methodist/Uniting Church, Eltham Montmorency Uniting Church 1850-2009 and of Nillumbik / Kenneth Eric Eckersall, 2010
EDHS Newsletter No. 191 March 2010 BOOK LAUNCH Eltham's Serious and Their Neighbours (100 pages, B5, February 2010) This new book by Ken Eckersall follows from his publication of 2000, Eltham Inhabitants, with some stories retold and many new stories. Eltham 's Serious and Their Neighbours tells an Eltham narrative from 1850 to the present. The name 'Eltham's Serious' refers affectionately to Eltham/Wesleyan/Methodist/Uniting Church/Eltham Montmorency Uniting Church. Eltham's Serious and Their Neighbours presents a kaleidoscope of Nillumbik through stories, and the national and international historical context. Some stories are drawn from Eltham District Historical Society resources including R.D. Taylor 'Reminiscences' of 1931 and the Family History Project. The Book Launch will be at 2.00 pm on Sunday 18 April 2010 at Eltham Uniting Church, comer of Main Road and John Street. Opportunity will be provided to view church artifacts such as the stained glass windows, the World War I memorial and the bell. Paperback; iv, 92 p. ; 25 cm.[signed by author on title page]churches, eltham, eltham methodist church, eltham uniting church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Mick Woiwod, The Christmas Hills story : once around the Sugarloaf II / Mick Woiwod, 2010
Paperback; 275 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 30 cm.Inscribed and signed by Author 2010christmas hills, sugraloaf reservoir, aborigines -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, THE NAZI CONNECTION The Adventures of a Master Spy inside Hitler’s Germany
Hard Cover with dust cover Harper & Row Publishers: 1978 Author: F.W. Winterbottom, CBE -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Book, Torquay Surf Life Saving Club Inc, History of Torquay Surf Life Saving Club, 01/01/1996
History of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club celebrates the first fifty years (1945-1995) of the largest surf life saving club in Victoria. The book features historic photographs of the surf club and the famed Torquay Surf Beach on Victoria rugged Surf Coast. The book also features chapters on the historic, cultural, social and competitive areas within the club.This bok is significant because it represents the first official history of one of the largest and most influential surf life saving clubs in Australia.Blue leather hardback book with gold lettering on blue representing the colours of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club. Authors name - Ken Pollardbells beach, torquay surf life saving club, d s club, peter troy, vic tantau, terry wall, ken pollard, torquay surf beach, pioneer surfers, jim wall, dick garrard, sprint walker, owen yateman, alan coulson, ron hussey, joe sweeney, sharon heathcote, ray brewin, frances murphy, bryan hayden -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Book, Ebury Press/Random House Australia, Layne Beachley - Beneath the Waves
Authorised biography on Australia's Layne Beachley the most successful female surfer in the history of the sport. This book follows her story as she strives to overcome the obstacles of injury, chronic fatigue and family tragedy to achieve success in the male dominated sport of surfing.The first biography on seven times, World Surfing Champion Layne Beachley, one of the most succesful female athletes in the history of modern sport. Written by award winning journalist and surfer Michael Gordon.Colour cover with a close up photographic image of a smiling Layne Beachley paddling into a wave.Book title, author name.layne beachley, kelly slater, stephanie gilmore, lisa anderson, michael gordon, ken bradshaw, kirk pengilly -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Book, Matt Warshaw, The Encyclopedia of Surfing
The most concise encyclopedia of surfing produced to 2004 featuring over 1500 entries from the world of surfing including places, people, events, gear, culture and terminology. Illustrated with over 300 photographs plus a comprehensive surfing bibiography, discography and filmography.One of the most significant surfing books ever produced. Broad and concise coverage of surfing and surf culture by Matt Warshaw, former editor of SURFER magazineColour photograph on the cover featuring backlit surfer riding a longboard.Book title and author's nameencyclopedia of surfing, matt warshaw -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Bernard J Callinan DSO MC, Independent Company: The 2/2 and 2/4 Australian Independent Companies in Portuguese Timor, 1941-1943, April 2021
he detailed history of the No.2 and No. 4 Independent Commando Companies and their operations during World War 2 against the Japanese. No dust jacket.younon-fictionhe detailed history of the No.2 and No. 4 Independent Commando Companies and their operations during World War 2 against the Japanese. No dust jacket.you ww2, independent companies, commandos, australian special operations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL LAUREL STREET: CONSTRUCTING A HISTORY
Document outlines procedure for constructing a historical publication. This must have been sought by the organising committee of the 125th. Anniversary celebrations at the Golden Square Primary School ( 1189 ) in 1998.Peter Harrick, author and historianbendigo, education, golden square primary school, bendigo, golden square ps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Portrait Pencil sketch, William A. Delecca
BHS CollectionPencil sketch of the face of a young woman looking left. Untitled. William Delecca collection.Signed by the author: w A Deleccawilliam delecca, sketch, young woman -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Terry Keenan, "The Road Less Travelled - Port Melbourne Stands Alone", May 2012
Written following the amazing 2011 season and premiership and published the week PMFC won their 28th consecutive match (the next week they lost to Colingwood).Signed copy of "The Road Less Travelled - Port Melbourne Stands Alone" a 148 page paperback by Terry KEENAN. Cover apple green with red, navy and white lettering (colour photograph by David THOMPSON, front and back cover). A coverage of the six stand-alone years for the PMFC, from 2006 to the 2012 undefeated premiership.Signed by author on title pagepeter saultry, terry keenan, gary ayres, pmfc, port melbourne football club, sport - australian rules football -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Flight Manual Bac1-11
Description: AMENDMENT LIST No. 4 to AAP 7211.002-1. 12 pages. Published by RAAF. Published 29/9/1982. AAP 7211.002-1 Level of Importance: World. Author: K. G. Blackmore -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Chipmunk Standard Notes
Description: 412 pages. Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Published 1944. Heat Engines Illustrated Engineering Text Book Level of Importance: World. Author: N. W. Jenkinson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Further Ramblings of an Old Man, 1994
History of the life of L. P. (Phil) Heron and Family.Small book. Light tan cover with black writing. Black sketch depicting hill overlooking the ocean.Dedication to authors wife Edeheron family history, family history books, phil heron -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Edward M. Curr. The Tide of History
Map of the runs of the late E. M. Curr, St. Helliers. Recollections of squatting in Victoria. Map of Angerang Territory.Front cover profile in red of E. M. Curr. Cover images. Signed by Samuel Furphy, authoredward m curr, st helliers, angerang territory -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Lemon, Andrew, Box Hill, 1978
History of Box Hill from its beginning to 1978. Index; photos; plan of Box Hill in 1905 on endpapers; Members of Council in order of election. Presentation Edition: #15box hill -
Unions Ballarat
Life after gold : twentieth-century Ballarat, Bate, Weston, 1993
A social history of Ballarat after the decline in gold mining. Includes analysis of population, decline in the local economy and restoring financial fortunes through tourism. Discusses effects upon Ballarat as a result of WWI and WWII.Significant to the history of the Ballarat and the effects of gold mining, tourism and war upon the fortunes of the region. It is a companion to Weston's earlier book, "Lucky City".Book, paper. Cover: yellow background, colour drawing of Sturt Street, Ballarat.Front cover: title and author.social history, economy, ballarat, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gold mining, population, tourism, world war i, world war ii, resources, sovereign hill, ballarat historical park, bate, weston -
Unions Ballarat
Barry Jones: A thinking reed, Jones, Barry, 2006
Autobiography of Barry Jones who was a quiz champion, school teacher, crusader against the death penalty, National President of the ALP and Federal Minister for Science.Autobiographical interest and relevant to Australian politics.Paper; book. Front cover: picture of Barry Jones in front of bookcase.Front cover: title and author.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, jones, barry, television quiz champions, education, school teachers, death penalty, politics, politicians, alp, australian labour party, cabinet -
Unions Ballarat
Hayden : a political biography, Murphy, Denis, 1980
A biography of ALP MP Bill Hayden, formerly leader of the opposition. Hayden relinquished this role, after which Bob Hawke became leader and won the 1983 federal election. Hayden served as Governor General from 1989-1996.Relevant to the history of the Australian Labor Party and Australian political history.Paper; book. Front cover: picture of Bill Hayden. Front cover: title and author.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, hayden, bill, alp, australian labour party, politics, politicians, elections, biography, governor general -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - Coffee table book, Voyages to Vietnam, 2004
Book contains photographs taken by sailors and soldiers during voyages to and from Vietnam in ships of the RANA personal record of memories from the Vietnam WarCoffee table book of photographs by Australian naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflictSigned by the author, Stephen Lewisran, vietnam war, vietnam, australian army -
Unions Ballarat
Prince and the Premier: Story of Perce Galea, Bob Askin and the Others Who Gave Organized Crime Its Start in Australia (Don Woodward collection), Hickie, David, 1985
About the role of Perce Galea, a gambling entity, and Liberal Premier, Bob Askin, in the start of Australian organised crime. Covers prominent persons who were discovered to have been part of corrupt behaviour in NSW.Political and legal significance.Paper; book; 544 pages.Front cover: author and title.galea, perce, askin, bob, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politicians - premiers - nsw, crime - organised, corruption, gambling -
Unions Ballarat
American government and politics, Potter, Allen M, 1978
US politics and government. Written for a British audience.Politics and government - USA. (Published in 1955.)Paper; book. Cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council;, politics - united states of america, government - united states of america, constitution - united states of america, federalism -
Unions Ballarat
The Australian legal dictionary, Marantelli, Stephen et al, 1985
Legal reference book.Reference book - legal.Paper; book. Olive cover. Front cover: picture of a barrister wearing wig and robe.Front cover: title and authors.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, legal system, law, dictionaries, australia -
Unions Ballarat
In the service? : a history of Victorian Railways workers and their union, Butler-Bowden, Eddie, 1991
A history of the Victorian Railway Workers and their union. The union was formed from an amalgamation of various craft unions in 1911 and has involved itself in social change. The union is now part of the Australian Railways Union.Relevant to trade union history in Victoria (Australia) and railroad employees.Paper; book. Cover: black background, one colour picture.Cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades and labor council, ballarat trades hall, unions, railroad workers, railways workers, victorian railways union, australian railways union - victorian branch, locomotives -
Unions Ballarat
Fulbright : the dissenter, Johnson, Haynes et al, 1969
Senator Fulbright was a Southern Democrat in the United States who opposed McCarthyism and the Vietnam War; he served on the Foreign Relations Committee. Fulbright promoted the leglislation that enabled Fulbright grants and scholarships. The book covers the period of his time in the US senate - 1945-1974. Fulbright was defeated in the primaries in 1974.Relevant to the history of USA politics. Biographical interest - Senator James Fulbright.Paper; book.Cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politics - usa, government - usa, vietnam war, fulbright, james, fulbright scholarship, foreign relations committee - usa, biography, history -
Unions Ballarat
The Growth Of The Empire: A Handbook To The History Of Greater Britain, Jose, Arthur W, 1901
Pertains to history of Great Britain. The book was written in 1901 in the same year that Australia was proclaimed as a federation.Relevant to British history up to 1901. Paper; book.Cover: author's name and title.great britain, history, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council -
Unions Ballarat
The poetical works of Robert Browning, Browning, Robert
Poetical works. As well as being a renowned poet, Browning was a social and political commentator, including a poem that comments upon Darwin's theory of evolution.Largely literary relevance. Social and political allusions pertinent to the author's lifetime (1812-1899).Paper; book. Cover: author's name and title.browning, robert, poets, poetry, literature, social commentary, politics -
Unions Ballarat
The witless men, 1975
About the ALP in the 1970s, including discussion of the economy and impacts of tariff decisions made by the Whitlam government.Relevant to the history of politics in Australia, particularly the ALP in the 1970s.Paper; book. Front cover: blue background; ; black and caricatures of significant political figures (represented as balloons); a pink jester wearing an "It's Time" badge; pink and black lettering. Cover: author and book name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, alp, australian labor party, politics, government, whitlam, gough, economy, prime minister, alp - federal executive -
Unions Ballarat
Book - Great Australian Bushfire Stories, Mannix, Ian
Interviews with farmers, landowners, firefighters and city dwellers about their experiences during bushfires.Social/community wellbeing and safety.Book; paper.Cover: author's name and title. btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, bushfires - australia, public safety