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Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Journal, Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourner Bleter / Melbourne Chronicle December 1976, ADD DATE
Journal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.44 pages, A4, Softbound, Paper covers. non-fictionJournal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.eric gottenreu, gedalia shaiak, s. liberman, adela shaw -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Journal, Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourner Bleter / Melbourne Chronicle July 1976, ADD DATE
Journal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.44 pages, A4, Softbound, Paper covers. non-fictionJournal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.yitzhok kahn, joe solvey, niel hirschon, boris smolar -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Journal, Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourner Bleter / Melbourne Chronicle February 1977, ADD DATE
Journal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.32 pages, A4, Softbound, Paper covers. non-fictionJournal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.yehuda svoray, serge i. liberman -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Journal, Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourner Bleter / Melbourne Chronicle August/September 1982, ADD DATE
Journal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.48 pages, A4, Softbound, Paper covers. non-fictionJournal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.moshe ajzenbud, serge liberman, michael danby, june factor, maria lewitt, colin golvan, stephen block, jean holkner, erwin frenkel, anne wroby, a cykiert -
Emerging Writers' Festival
Book, Rich Text
Rich Text was a partnership between the Emerging Writers' Festival in 2007 and RMIT Gallery. It consisted of an exhibition of text, from which this book was produced.A gold and black book with Rich Text in cursive script on the frontemerging writers' festival, literary programming, the wheeler centre, rmit gallery, 2007 -
Unions Ballarat
The great Labor schism : a retrospective, 2005
A collection of chapters by different historians and writers; the book is about the 1955 split in the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and its longer-term effects.Significant to the history of the ALP around 1955 and subsequent formation of the DLP. Includes interference by the Groupers, Bob Santamaria and other characters.Paper; book. Blue and white cover with red and black writing.Title and names of editors on the front cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, alp, australian labor council, 1955, dlp, democratic labor party, alp factions, politics, government, b.a. santamaria, peter love, brian coster, paul strangio, catholic church, communism -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Thomas Moore, Lalla Rookh, 1880s
Engaged to the young king of Bukhara, Lalla Rookh goes forth to meet him, but falls in love with Feramorz, a poet from her entourage. The bulk of the work consists of four interpolated tales sung by the poet: "The Veiled Prophet of Khorassan" (loosely based upon the story of Al-Muqanna), "Paradise and the Peri", "The Fire-Worshippers", and "The Light of the Harem". When Lalla Rookh enters the palace of her bridegroom she swoons away, but revives at the sound of a familiar voice. She awakes with rapture to find that the poet she loves is none other than the king to whom she is engagedRed cloth binding over carboard covers, with title in gold in top left corner. 191 pp.Engaged to the young king of Bukhara, Lalla Rookh goes forth to meet him, but falls in love with Feramorz, a poet from her entourage. The bulk of the work consists of four interpolated tales sung by the poet: "The Veiled Prophet of Khorassan" (loosely based upon the story of Al-Muqanna), "Paradise and the Peri", "The Fire-Worshippers", and "The Light of the Harem". When Lalla Rookh enters the palace of her bridegroom she swoons away, but revives at the sound of a familiar voice. She awakes with rapture to find that the poet she loves is none other than the king to whom she is engagedpoem, oriental, persian, thomas moore, irish, 18th century -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/11/1995 12:00:00 AM
Jack Porter's brother Hal Porter was writer and commentator for The Hal Porter Short Story Competition inauguated to celebrate him as a Bairnsdale boy.Black and white photograph of Jack Porter and Bruce Evans discussing the Hal Porter Short Story Competition Bairnsdale Victoriacelebrations, associations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Eureka - Historical Studies Eureka Supplement, 1965
This book was withdrawn from the Ballarat High School Library.Green soft covered book of 158 pages. Contents include Agitations of the Victorian Goldfields (Bruce Kent), Eureka Documents, Causes of Eureka (Geoffrey Serle), Americans and other Foreigners at Eureka (L.G. Churchward), Eureka and the Creative Writer (Hume Dow), Significance of Eureka in Australian History (R.D. Walshe), Bibliography of Eureka (R.D. Walshe).ballarat, bendigo, eureka, ovens, charles hotham, forest creek, australian democracy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, 1) 19.1.17 .2) 31.7 .15
Robert Charles NORMAN No 1560 enlisted in the AIF in 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 10.4.1915 age 24 years 6 months. Embarked for Eygpt 28.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, embark for France 26.3.1916, WIA 31.7.1916 GSW to right shoulder and head severe, embark for Australia 13.2.1917 for 3 months change but was discharged medically unfit on 1.6.1917. A typying error on one post card states 10th reinforcements, 1st reinforcements as per his enlistment papers.Two post cards on an A4 size paper attached Via photo corners. The left had brown one is a " Field Service postcard." the right one is a Post card scene with Egypt and Pyramids." the attached writings under both pertain to this card. the field service card on rear is printed so that any details are added by the writer.documents - postcards, military history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "A man on the right track", 22/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 May 1973 about a discussion between Sir Robert Risson with writer Kenneth Joachim Sir Robert Risson was the executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee at the time. Looks at the trams running in Melbourne, new trams for the city and other tramways cities. Includes a photo of Sir Robert.In top centre right of the Clipping "22/5/73" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, sir robert risson, new tramcars, melbourne transportation committee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO BUSINESS COLLEGE - STUDENTS, 1916
Black and White Photo of a group of students of the Bendigo Business College circa 1916. Accompanying note states that the original photo was given to Q C Binks by the late Mrs Edna Wills. The writer thinks that she is the lady second from the left in the front row. Mrs Wills' mother (Mrs Quinn) was seamstress for Lady Lansell.education, secondary, bendigo busines college, bendigo business college, trades hall, view street, view st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: LECTURE ON THE AYRSHIRE POET WM. PEARCE RICHARDS, 1893
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: LETTER DATED APRIL 06/86, April 6. 86
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. Letter from J. R. Whidborne. Quarry Hill. Dated Ap. 6/86 to Mr McIlroy The writer of the letter is writing that he sent a bank receipt. It would have more but he had an accident on his horse and was recovering in bed. The accident occurred 3 miles from Campaspe Station.J. R. Whidbornetopic, objects, commerce, harry biggs collection, letter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NOTES RELATING TO: RICHARD GRICE
Notes relating to Richard Grice (by Harold Curnow, Bendigo.) Notes taken from letter from letters written by Richard Grice from May 1839 to January 1845 - result of examination of the file on the Grice family on May 8, 1968 by courtesy of the Archivist, University of Melbourne Archives. ''Line of enquiry taken by the writer was to ascertain the names of all the people mentioned by Richard Grice especially the names of those people who were with Richard Grice during the years he occupied the vast sheep station in part of which the City of Bendigo developed''. Mention of ''writer's own observations of the sequence of events in the appropriate places'' and ''an important letter written by Martin Maxwell (?unclear), Mar 25, 1843 and located in the State Archives of Vic..'' This document (2821) is handwritten on the back of a telegram form. It is marked in handwriting (Copyright).person, individual, richard grice, richard grice, harold curnow, melbourne archives. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, D.H. Lawrence, Kangaroo, 1976
SoftcoverTo Dad: With best writer for Christmas and 1978 - I do hope that you enjoy this book, which is arguably (and in my reading experience certainly) the best and most perspective book about Australia and Australians and their ways. Regards, John 26-xii-77fiction, walsh st library -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 28/03/1950
Quinn CollectionA one and a half page letter (0835.a) written in pencil on one page of pale cream unlined paper dated 28/03/50 and headed New York. The airmail envelope (0835.b) addressed in green ink to Randwick, New South Wales, Australia has been re-addressed in black ink to M S Mongabarra, C/-Transatlantic Shipping Company, Gothenburg, Sweden Envelope is edged with alternating red and blue stripes. There is a large tear in the upper right-hand corner where the United States of America stamp would have been. The post mark is New York, N.Y. The upper left hand corner bears a one and sixpence Australian stamp; the franking is indistinct. The letter is addressed to Allan. The writer refers to mutual friends and to the ship 'Fenris'. The signature is a Non-Anglo signature and indecipherable. The return address, written on the bottom of the back of the envelope, is to F. S?.....,119 East 127 Street, New York 35 N.Y. letters-from-abroad, quinn -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Mechanische Weksvatt fur Blindenhilfsmittel, Erika Picht mini brailler
A small, writer for note paper or index cards, designed by an East German company production started in 1980 and continued in the former DDR until 1989.Metal braille machine with red base and 7 white wood keysMechanische Werkstatt fur Blindenhilfsmittel der DDR 7033 Liepzig Burgauenstrabe 9braille equipment, picht -
Unions Ballarat
Diamond cuts: An affectionate memoir of Jim McClelland (Don Woodward Collection), Appleton, Gillian, 2000
This book is a biography/memoir of Diamond Jim McClelland - Melbourne-born politician, writer and judge. It is authored by his wife of 20 years, Gillian Appleton.Significant to Australian political history and biographical interest.Book; 352 pages. Front cover: sepia; photograph of Jim McClelland; white and black text; author's name and title. appleton, gillian, mcclelland, diamond jim, politics, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, mcclelland, jr, mcclelland, james robert, judges, politicians, legal profession, biography, politics and government -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Walter Tyndale, Japan and the Japanese, 1910
Light blue, cloth-covered covers and spine. Text and graphics in gold. Coloured illustration on front cover-garden scene. 32 coloured illustrations by the author.japan, travel, social life, customs -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Lavender braille writer, 1962-1982
Designed by Raymond Lavender, American Printing House for the Blind, it was produced between 1962-1982. A modernized Braille writer, the Lavender allowed the paper to exit through the cover in a way similar to a typewriter. The keys are rectangular and the design is compact with no protruding parts. The cover, which is an integral part of the design, snaps on the case. The case and cover are made of Cycolac, a high impact resistant plastic. After the writer was in use for some time, it was discovered that the plastic material tended to warp and production was discontinued. (Information from the American Printing House for the Blind website). Lavender Braille Writer consisting of an oblong shaped structure made out of a beige coloured metal base with cream coloured keys and a beige coloured hard plastic cover. Braille letters are achieved by punching the various keys. A metallic handle is included.Beige coloured plastic rectangle object with cream buttons and silver returns lever with covering boxbraille equipment, assistive devices -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, Kia-Ora, c. 1900
Family on the side verandah of Kia-Ora. Writer of the card is G.S.W and the people in the picture are her mother and niece. Detailed message sent to Miss L TaylorSepia postcard, unmounted,unmounted, good conditionMiss L Taylor LAB.S.P.School,Goulburn NSW -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, J.Ogden and Co, Beeton's Book of Needlework, 1870
Isabella Mary Beeton (née Mayson; 14 March 1836 – 6 February 1865), also known as Mrs Beeton, was an English journalist, editor and writer.In the 19th century, the craft of embroidery became a pastime for women. Needlework creations were crafted to be displayed in the home.This book is an example of a popular book of ithat time.A hard back book with a dark green fabric cover. The title is in gold print -"Beeton's Book of Needlework" inside an ornate gold border. It contains descriptions and instructions for tatting patterns, crochet patterns, knitting patterns, netting patterns, embroidery patterns and point lace patterns. There are six hundred illustrations / engravings. some of the patterns are fold-out.inside cover - "Special first prize to Catherine J. Horne by Mrs William for Needlework" Tarang State Schoolbeeton-isabella needlework-knitting-lacework -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Fred Ruddy, 1940
Fred Ruddy was a garrison guard at Graytown POW camp and had a great flair as a writer and artist. His sketches are a significant part of depicting the history of the camps.Black and white photograph black border with Fred Ruddy standing at ease in front of a wood paling fence. pow's, fred ruddy, camp artists, camp writers, graytown camp -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Harriet Martineau, History of Peace Vol. 2, 1851
Light-brown coloured leather bound spine and cover corners. Paper covered board covers, marbling design, red, greens and yellow ochre. The History of Peace 1800-1845non-fictionhistory, english, feminism, peace -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: Night lights: a collection of poems 2004, ed. by Pam Collings
Book of 89 pages of poetry by varied writers and edited by Pam Collings. Published by Flat Chat Press, NMIT in 2005. Contributors include Marie Azar, Paul Northey, K. S. Doyle, Simone Chettle, Wendy Bennett, mark Leviston, David Clifford, Jenna Chandler, Pam Collings, Agnes Craig, A. T. Davidson. ISBN 0975720260flat chat press, school publications, nmit -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Terry Keenan, A Taste of Port, Apr 1999
Researched for years by the author, who has also researched the PMCC (for which he played and later was for some years President)(.01)'A Taste of Port - Personal Profiles, snapshots and statistical records drawn from the history of the Port Melbourne Football Club' by Terry KEENAN. Red and blue paperback 1999, signed by author. (.02) Letter to Martin FLANAGAN - writer for "The Age" - from Terry KEENAN regarding the Prahran Football Club. Letter is inside back cover of above book.Signed 'Terry Keenan' on title pagesport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, terry keenan, norm goss snr, norm goss jnr, denise goss, kevin goss, paul goss, michael goss, lilian 'lil' goss nee johnson, goss family, tommy lahiff, vic aanensen, frank johnson, george ogilvie, billy henneysee, billy fraser, jack hutchinson, john croft, george taylor, bob merrick, bill bedford, ron bedford, ted freyer, bob bonnett, alma football club, graeme anderson, ron barassi, william 'bill' barfoot, jack mcmurray, alexander harold james howlett, joe garbutt, billy mcgee, arthur knox, bob skilton jnr, bob skilton snr, port melbourne football club, pmfc, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, fred cook -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Rattling through the years", 21/06/1983 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RESEARCHES INTO THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH DOG, FROM ANCIENT LAWS, CHARTERS AND HISTORICAL RECORDS
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Handwritten letter dated 22-6-96 to Mr Ashman from Gilbert Tippett. Dr. Paul Haigh found one of Dr. Abbott's books on Scalebuoys in the Sydney University and wanted more information so he sent letters to the libraries. Scalebuoys are mentioned. The writer wanted to know if Scalebuoy installations were still in use in the Bendigo area.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, mr ashman, dr paul haigh?, dr abbott, sydney university, bendigo library, ballarat library, a-? mackenzie, gilbert tippett